Matthew 13:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 13:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 13:22 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulne..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 13:22 — KJV
“He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.”
— Matthew 13:22 (KJV)
Matthew 13:22 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 13:22
“And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. lusts: or, inordinate desires”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:22: word, care, world
“And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:22: among, thorns, care
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:22: received, seed, heareth
“But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:22: received, seed, heareth
“Balaam also the son of Beor, the soothsayer, did the children of Israel slay with the sword among them that were slain by them. soothsayer: or, diviner”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:22: also, among, word
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