New Testament

Matthew 13:40

The Clear Bible Translation matches the King James Version, written at a 10th-grade reading level in plain English

At a Glance

In this verse, Jesus uses the imagery of weeds, or tares, being gathered and burned to illustrate a future event known as the end of the age.

Author
Matthew the apostle
Written
Around AD 60-70
Genre
Gospel
Original Audience
Jewish Christians
CBTClear Bible Translation

Just as the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, that's how it will be at the end of the age.

KJVKing James Version

As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

Verse Analysis

Plain-English insight for readers

In this verse, Jesus uses the imagery of weeds, or tares, being gathered and burned to illustrate a future event known as the end of the age. Just as farmers remove weeds from their crops to ensure a good harvest, God will separate the righteous from the wicked at the end of time. The burning of the weeds symbolizes judgment and the consequences of living a life apart from God. This teaching emphasizes the reality of divine justice and the importance of living according to God's will. It serves as a warning that there will be a time of reckoning when all actions will be accounted for, and those who do not follow God's ways will face judgment. This verse encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to be mindful of their choices, as they will ultimately determine their eternal destiny.

How to apply Matthew 13:40 to your life

This verse reminds us to evaluate our lives and choices in light of God's standards. We should strive to live righteously and avoid behaviors that lead us away from God. It encourages us to support one another in faith and to share the message of hope and redemption with others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick, clear answers about this verse

What does Matthew 13:40 mean?

Matthew 13:40 uses the metaphor of weeds being burned to illustrate the final judgment at the end of the age, where God will separate the righteous from the wicked.

What is the meaning of 'end of the age' in Matthew 13:40?

The 'end of the age' refers to a future time when God will bring about final judgment, determining the eternal fate of all people based on their actions and faith.

How does Matthew 13:40 relate to judgment?

Matthew 13:40 illustrates the concept of judgment by comparing the gathering and burning of weeds to God's separation of the righteous from the wicked at the end of the age.

What can we learn from Matthew 13:40?

From Matthew 13:40, we learn the importance of living righteously and being mindful of our choices, as they will ultimately determine our eternal destiny.

The Book of Matthew
Book Summary

The Book of Matthew

Matthew 1: The Generation and Birth of Jesus Christ

The book begins with the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. It records the generations from Abraham to David, from David until the carrying away into Babylon, and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ, each being fourteen generations. The genealogy concludes with Jacob begetting Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

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