Matthew 13:23
But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 13 connects to 10 cross-references. The parable chapter: seven parables of the kingdom — the sower and soils, wheat and tares, mustard seed, leaven, hidden treasure, pearl of great price, and dragnet. Jesus explains why he speaks in parables: to fulfill Isaiah 6 and reveal …
Other Translations
And he that was sown upon the good ground, this is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who verily beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
`And that sown on the good ground: this is he who is hearing the word, and is understanding, who indeed doth bear fruit, and doth make, some indeed a hundredfold, and some sixty, and some thirty.'
And the seed which was put in good earth, this is he who gives ear to the word, and gets the sense of it; who gives fruit, some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times as much.
Cross References
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, …
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his …
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.
To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new …
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will …