Matthew 13:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus invites His disciples to hear the meaning of the parable of the sower.
What Does Matthew 13:18 Mean?
Having explained why He teaches in parables, Jesus now turns to interpret the first one. He calls the disciples to hear it again, this time with understanding, and to receive its meaning rather than only its story.
The word therefore links this to all He has just said about seeing and hearing. Because they have been given eyes that see, they are now ready to be taught. The verse models the gentle patience of the Teacher who not only speaks in pictures but explains them to those who draw near. To the one willing to listen, Christ never leaves the truth locked away.
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What does Matthew 13:18 mean?
Jesus invites His disciples to hear the meaning of the parable of the sower.