Matthew 13:19 Cross References

Matthew 13:19

19: The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the Good News about the Kingdom and don't understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches the seed away from their hearts.

Luke 8:11

  1. "This is the meaning of the story: The seed is God's message.
  2. The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the message, but then the Devil comes and steals it away and prevents them from believing and being saved.
  3. The rocky soil represents those who hear the message with joy. But like young plants in such soil, their roots don't go very deep. They believe for a while, but they wilt when the hot winds of testing blow.
  4. The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.
  5. But the good soil represents honest, good-hearted people who hear God's message, cling to it, and steadily produce a huge harvest.

Matthew 13:38

  1. The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.

Hebrews 2:1

  1. So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.

Matthew 4:23

  1. Jesus traveled throughout Galilee teaching in the synagogues, preaching everywhere the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed people who had every kind of sickness and disease.

1 John 2:13

  1. I am writing to you who are mature because you know Christ, the one who is from the beginning. I am writing to you who are young because you have won your battle with Satan.
  2. I have written to you, children, because you have known the Father. I have written to you who are mature because you know Christ, the one who is from the beginning. I have written to you who are young because you are strong with God's word living in your hearts, and you have won your battle with Satan.

1 John 5:18

  1. We know that those who have become part of God's family do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot get his hands on them.

1 John 3:12

  1. We must not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and killed his brother. And why did he kill him? Because Cain had been doing what was evil, and his brother had been doing what was right.

Acts 20:25

  1. "And now I know that none of you to whom I have preached the Kingdom will ever see me again.

Romans 2:8

  1. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and practice evil deeds.

Luke 10:9

  1. and heal the sick. As you heal them, say, 'The Kingdom of God is near you now.'

Acts 18:15

  1. But since it is merely a question of words and names and your Jewish laws, you take care of it. I refuse to judge such matters."

Romans 14:17

  1. For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:2

  1. We reject all shameful and underhanded methods. We do not try to trick anyone, and we do not distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know that.
  2. If the Good News we preach is veiled from anyone, it is a sign that they are perishing.

Luke 9:2

  1. Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the coming of the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Acts 26:31

  1. As they talked it over they agreed, "This man hasn't done anything worthy of death or imprisonment."
  2. And Agrippa said to Festus, "He could be set free if he hadn't appealed to Caesar!"

John 8:43

  1. Why can't you understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to do so!

Romans 1:28

  1. When they refused to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their evil minds and let them do things that should never be done.

Proverbs 2:1

  1. My child, listen to me and treasure my instructions.
  2. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.
  3. Cry out for insight and understanding.
  4. Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure.
  5. Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God.

Acts 28:23

  1. So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul's house. He told them about the Kingdom of God and taught them about Jesus from the Scriptures--from the five books of Moses and the books of the prophets. He began lecturing in the morning and went on into the evening.

John 3:19

  1. Their judgment is based on this fact: The light from heaven came into the world, but they loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.
  2. They hate the light because they want to sin in the darkness. They stay away from the light for fear their sins will be exposed and they will be punished.

2 Thessalonians 2:12

  1. Then they will be condemned for not believing the truth and for enjoying the evil they do.

Matthew 5:37

  1. Just say a simple, 'Yes, I will,' or 'No, I won't.' Your word is enough. To strengthen your promise with a vow shows that something is wrong.

Proverbs 1:20

  1. Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square.
  2. She calls out to the crowds along the main street, and to those in front of city hall.
  3. "You simpletons!" she cries. "How long will you go on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools fight the facts?

Proverbs 17:16

  1. It is senseless to pay tuition to educate a fool who has no heart for wisdom.

Acts 17:32

  1. When they heard Paul speak of the resurrection of a person who had been dead, some laughed, but others said, "We want to hear more about this later."

Acts 24:25

  1. As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified. "Go away for now," he replied. "When it is more convenient, I'll call for you again."
  2. He also hoped that Paul would bribe him, so he sent for him quite often and talked with him.

Proverbs 18:1

  1. A recluse is self-indulgent, snarling at every sound principle of conduct.
  2. Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.

Proverbs 1:7

  1. Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Mark 4:15

  1. The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the message, but then Satan comes at once and takes it away from them.

Acts 25:19

  1. It was something about their religion and about someone called Jesus who died, but whom Paul insists is alive.
  2. I was perplexed as to how to conduct an investigation of this kind, and I asked him whether he would be willing to stand trial on these charges in Jerusalem.

John 18:38

  1. "What is truth?" Pilate asked. Then he went out again to the people and told them, "He is not guilty of any crime.

1 John 5:20

  1. And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we are in God because we are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life.

Ephesians 3:8

  1. Just think! Though I did nothing to deserve it, and though I am the least deserving Christian there is, I was chosen for this special joy of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ.
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