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Matthew 13:3-9 The Parable of the Sower

3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed.

4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.

5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow.

6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants.

8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.

9 He who has ears, let him hear.”

Cross References for Matthew 13:3-9

Isaiah 61:11 - For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:11

Ezekiel 20:49 - Then I said, “Ah, Sovereign Lord! They are saying of me, ‘Isn’t he just telling parables?’” Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:49 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:49

Mark 4:33 - With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. Click to read the verse Mark 4:33 Click to read the verse Mark 4:33

Ezekiel 17:2 - “Son of man, set forth an allegory and tell the house of Israel a parable. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 17:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 17:2

Psalms 49:4 - I will turn my ear to a proverb; with the harp I will expound my riddle: Click to read the verse Psalms 49:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:4

Habakkuk 2:6 - “Will not all of them taunt him with ridicule and scorn, saying, “‘Woe to him who piles up stol... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:6 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:6

Micah 2:4 - In that day men will ridicule you; they will taunt you with this mournful song: ‘We are utterly... Click to read the verse Micah 2:4 Click to read the verse Micah 2:4

Mark 12:12 - Then they looked for a way to arrest him because they knew he had spoken the parable against th... Click to read the verse Mark 12:12 Click to read the verse Mark 12:12

Psalms 78:2 - I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old— Click to read the verse Psalms 78:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:2

John 16:25 - “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind... Click to read the verse John 16:25 Click to read the verse John 16:25

2 Samuel 12:1-7 - Nathan Rebukes David The Lord sent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, “There were t... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Isaiah 5:1-7 - The Song of the Vineyard I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:1-7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:1-7

Mark 4:2 - He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: Click to read the verse Mark 4:2 Click to read the verse Mark 4:2

Matthew 13:34-35 - Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:34-35 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:34-35

Mark 12:1 - He then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it,... Click to read the verse Mark 12:1 Click to read the verse Mark 12:1

Matthew 24:32 - “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come o... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:32

Luke 8:10 - He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to othe... Click to read the verse Luke 8:10 Click to read the verse Luke 8:10

Luke 15:3-7 - Then Jesus told them this parable: Click to read the verse Luke 15:3-7 Click to read the verse Luke 15:3-7

Ezekiel 24:3-14 - Tell this rebellious house a parable and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 24:3-14 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 24:3-14

Mark 4:13 - Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t you understand this parable? How then will you understand any p... Click to read the verse Mark 4:13 Click to read the verse Mark 4:13

Judges 9:8-20 - One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be ou... Click to read the verse Judges 9:8-20 Click to read the verse Judges 9:8-20

Matthew 22:1 - The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: Click to read the verse Matthew 22:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:1

Mark 3:23 - So Jesus called them and spoke to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? Click to read the verse Mark 3:23 Click to read the verse Mark 3:23

Matthew 13:10-13 - The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” Click to read the verse Matthew 13:10-13 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:10-13

Matthew 13:53 - A Prophet Without Honor When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. Click to read the verse Matthew 13:53 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:53

Luke 12:41 - Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?” Click to read the verse Luke 12:41 Click to read the verse Luke 12:41

Luke 8:5-8 - “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it... Click to read the verse Luke 8:5-8 Click to read the verse Luke 8:5-8

Mark 4:2-9 - He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: Click to read the verse Mark 4:2-9 Click to read the verse Mark 4:2-9

Mark 4:3 - “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. Click to read the verse Mark 4:3 Click to read the verse Mark 4:3

Mark 4:26 - The Parable of the Growing Seed He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man s... Click to read the verse Mark 4:26 Click to read the verse Mark 4:26