Matthew 13:19

KJV1611 – Modern English

When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, [then] cometh the evil [one], and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Whosoever heareth the worde of ye kingdome and vnderstondeth it not ther cometh the evyll ma and catcheth awaye yt which was sowne in his hert. And this is he which was sowne by the wayesyde.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Whan one heareth ye worde of the kyngdome, and vnderstondeth it not, the euell man cometh, and plucketh it awaye that is sowne in his hert: & this is he yt is sowne by the waye syde.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Whensoeuer any man heareth the woorde of that kingdome, and vnderstandeth it not, that euil one commeth, and catcheth away that which was sowen in his heart: and this is he which hath receiued the seede by the way side.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    When one heareth the worde of the kyngdome, and vnderstandeth it not, then commeth that euyll, and catcheth away that which was sowen in his heart: this is he, which receaued seede by the way syde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth› [it] ‹not, then cometh the wicked› [one], ‹and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and doesn't understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Every one hearing the word of the reign, and not understanding -- the evil one doth come, and doth catch that which hath been sown in his heart; this is that sown by the way.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, `then' cometh the evil `one', and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, [then] cometh the evil [one], and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    When the word of the kingdom comes to anyone, and the sense of it is not clear to him, then the Evil One comes, and quickly takes away that which was put in his heart. He is the seed dropped by the wayside.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and doesn't understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches what was sown in his heart; this is the seed sown along the path.

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 8:11-15 : 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the wayside are they that hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 13 They on the rock are they, who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. 14 And that which fell among thorns are they, who, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity. 15 But that on the good ground are they, who in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
  • Matt 13:38 : 38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one,
  • Matt 4:23 : 23 And Jesus went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.
  • Heb 2:1 : 1 Therefore we ought to give more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
  • 1 John 2:13-14 : 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father. 14 I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.
  • 1 John 3:12 : 12 Not as Cain, who was of the wicked one, and killed his brother. And why did he kill him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
  • 1 John 5:18 : 18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin, but he who is born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.
  • 2 Thess 2:12 : 12 That they all might be condemned who did not believe the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
  • Matt 5:37 : 37 But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No': for whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
  • Mark 4:15 : 15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown; but when they hear it, Satan comes immediately, and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.
  • Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
  • Prov 1:20-22 : 20 Wisdom cries out outside; she raises her voice in the streets; 21 She cries out in the chief places of concourse, at the openings of the gates; she speaks her words in the city, saying, 22 "How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
  • Prov 2:1-6 : 1 My son, if you will receive my words and hide my commandments with you; 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; 4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
  • Prov 17:16 : 16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no desire for it?
  • Prov 18:1-2 : 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may express itself.
  • Luke 9:2 : 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
  • Luke 10:9 : 9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come near to you.
  • John 3:19-20 : 19 This is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
  • John 8:43 : 43 Why do you not understand my speech? Because you cannot hear my word.
  • John 18:38 : 38 Pilate said to him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews and said to them, I find no fault in him at all.
  • Acts 17:32 : 32 And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, We will hear you again on this matter.
  • Acts 18:15 : 15 But if it is a question of words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such matters.'
  • Acts 20:25 : 25 And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more.
  • Acts 24:25-26 : 25 And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go away for now; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you. 26 He also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him: therefore, he sent for him more often, and conversed with him.
  • Acts 25:19-20 : 19 but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. 20 And because I was uncertain of how to investigate such matters, I asked him if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.
  • Acts 26:31-32 : 31 And when they had gone aside, they talked among themselves, saying, This man does nothing deserving of death or chains. 32 Then Agrippa said to Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Caesar.
  • Acts 28:23 : 23 And when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging, to whom he explained and testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning till evening.
  • Rom 1:28 : 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;
  • Rom 2:8 : 8 But to those who are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
  • Rom 14:17 : 17 For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
  • 2 Cor 4:2-3 : 2 But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel is hidden, it is hidden to those who are lost:
  • Eph 3:8 : 8 To me, who am less than the least of all saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
  • 1 John 5:20 : 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Matt 13:18
    85%

    18Listen then to what the parable of the sower means.

  • Mark 4:14-20
    7 verses
    84%

    14The sower sows the word.

    15And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown; but when they hear it, Satan comes immediately, and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.

    16And these are likewise the ones sown on stony ground; who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

    17and have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

    18And these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word,

    19and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

    20And these are the ones sown on good ground; those who hear the word, receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.

  • Luke 8:11-15
    5 verses
    83%

    11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

    12Those by the wayside are they that hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

    13They on the rock are they, who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

    14And that which fell among thorns are they, who, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

    15But that on the good ground are they, who in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

  • Matt 13:20-29
    10 verses
    83%

    20The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.

    21But they have no root and last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.

    22The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.

    23But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown.

    24He put another parable before them: The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

    25But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away.

    26When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.

    27The owner's servants came to him and said, Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?

    28He replied, An enemy did this. The servants asked him, Do you want us to go and pull them up?

    29No, he answered, because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them.

  • Matt 13:3-9
    7 verses
    83%

    3And He told them many things in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went out to sow.

    4And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them.

    5Some fell on rocky places, where there was not much soil, and they immediately sprang up because the soil was shallow.

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

    7Some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them.

    8But others fell on good soil and yielded a crop—some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

    9He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

  • Luke 8:5-9
    5 verses
    81%

    5A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it.

    6And some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

    7And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

    8And others fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bore fruit a hundredfold. When he had said these things, he cried, He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

    9And his disciples asked him, saying, What does this parable mean?

  • Mark 4:3-7
    5 verses
    79%

    3Listen; behold, a sower went out to sow:

    4And it happened, as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and the birds of the air came and devoured it.

    5And some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much earth; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of earth.

    6But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

    7And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

  • Matt 13:37-39
    3 verses
    78%

    37He answered, The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.

    38The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one,

    39and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.

  • Matt 13:31
    75%

    31He told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field.

  • Matt 13:13
    74%

    13This is why I speak to them in parables: Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.

  • Luke 13:19
    74%

    19It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air lodged in its branches.

  • Luke 8:18
    73%

    18Take heed therefore how you hear: for whoever has, to him shall be given; and whoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.

  • Matt 13:44
    73%

    44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

  • Mark 4:26
    73%

    26And he said, The kingdom of God is as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

  • Mark 4:9
    72%

    9And he said to them, He who has ears to hear, let him hear.