Matthew 13:43
New International Version
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.

New Living Translation
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!

English Standard Version
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Berean Literal Bible
Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one having ears, let him hear!

King James Bible
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

New King James Version
Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!

New American Standard Bible
Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH LIKE THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears, let him hear.

NASB 1995
“Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

NASB 1977
“Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Amplified Bible
Then THE RIGHTEOUS [those who seek the will of God] WILL SHINE FORTH [radiating the new life] LIKE THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears [to hear], let him hear and heed My words.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. Let anyone who has ears listen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. Anyone who has ears should listen!

American Standard Version
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears, let him hear.

Contemporary English Version
But everyone who has done right will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. If you have ears, pay attention!

English Revised Version
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears, let him hear.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the people who have God's approval will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen!

Good News Translation
Then God's people will shine like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, then, if you have ears!

International Standard Version
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen!"

Majority Standard Bible
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

NET Bible
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears had better listen!

New Heart English Bible
Then the righteous will shine forth like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then shall the righteous shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Weymouth New Testament
Then will the righteous shine out like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, every one who has ears!

World English Bible
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Then will the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who is having ears to hear—let him hear.

Berean Literal Bible
Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one having ears, let him hear!

Young's Literal Translation
'Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the reign of their Father. He who is having ears to hear -- let him hear.

Smith's Literal Translation
Then shall the just emit a brilliant light as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He having ears to hear, let him hear.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then shall the just shine as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the just ones shall shine like the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.

New American Bible
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the righteous ones shall shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Then the righteous will shine as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. Whoever has an ear that will hear, let him hear.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

Godbey New Testament
Then the righteous will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. But let the one having ears, hear.

Haweis New Testament
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Mace New Testament
then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Weymouth New Testament
Then will the righteous shine out like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, every one who has ears!

Worrell New Testament
Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He that has ears let him hear.

Worsley New Testament
But the righteous shall then shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Parable of the Weeds Explained
42And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. 44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.…

Cross References
Daniel 12:3
Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

Revelation 22:5
There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

1 Corinthians 15:41-42
The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor. / So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable.

Revelation 21:23
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.

Isaiah 60:19
No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor.

Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.

2 Peter 1:19
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

John 12:36
While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.

Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,

Colossians 1:12
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.

1 John 3:2
Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

Revelation 2:28
And I will give him the morning star.

Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.


Treasury of Scripture

Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who has ears to hear, let him hear.

shall.

Matthew 25:34,36
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: …

Daniel 12:3
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

1 Corinthians 15:41-54,58
There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory…

in.

Matthew 26:29
But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 22:29
And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

Who.

Matthew 13:9
Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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Matthew 13
1. The parable of the sower and the seed;
18. the explanation of it.
24. The parable of the weeds;
31. of the mustard seed;
33. of the leaven;
36. explanation of the parable of the weeds.
44. The parable of the hidden treasure;
45. of the pearl;
47. of the drag net cast into the sea.
53. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.














Then the righteous
The term "righteous" in this context refers to those who have been justified and sanctified through faith in Jesus Christ. The Greek word for "righteous" is "dikaios," which implies being in right standing with God. Historically, righteousness was a central theme in Jewish thought, often associated with adherence to the Law. However, in the New Testament, righteousness is understood as a gift from God, granted through faith in Christ (Romans 3:22). This righteousness is not self-derived but is imputed by God, highlighting the transformative power of the Gospel.

will shine like the sun
This phrase draws from the imagery found in Daniel 12:3, where the wise are said to shine like the brightness of the heavens. The Greek word for "shine" is "lampsō," which conveys the idea of radiating light. In a historical context, light is often associated with purity, truth, and divine presence. The sun, being the most powerful source of light known to ancient peoples, symbolizes the ultimate manifestation of God's glory and the exaltation of the righteous. This shining is not merely a physical transformation but represents the full revelation of the believers' glorified state in eternity.

in the kingdom of their Father
The "kingdom" here refers to the eschatological reality of God's reign, fully realized in the new heaven and new earth. The Greek word "basileia" denotes a realm or dominion, emphasizing God's sovereign rule. The phrase "of their Father" underscores the intimate relationship between God and His children, a recurring theme in the teachings of Jesus. Historically, the concept of God's kingdom was anticipated by the Jewish people as a time of restoration and peace. In the New Testament, this kingdom is inaugurated through Christ and will be consummated at His return, where believers will experience the fullness of their inheritance as children of God.

He who has ears, let him hear
This exhortation is a call to attentive listening and spiritual discernment. The phrase is a common idiom used by Jesus to emphasize the importance of understanding and responding to His teachings. The Greek word for "hear" is "akouō," which implies not just hearing but comprehending and acting upon what is heard. In a scriptural context, this call to hear is a reminder of the prophetic tradition, where hearing God's word was essential for obedience and faithfulness. It challenges believers to be receptive to divine truth and to live in accordance with the revelation of God's will.

(43) Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun.--The imagery is so natural that we hardly need to look for any reference to older teaching, yet we can hardly help remembering the path of the just that "shineth more and more unto the perfect day" (Proverbs 4:18), and yet more, as connected more closely with the judgment to come, those "that shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and as the stars for ever and ever" (Daniel 12:3). Yet the promise here has one crowning and supreme blessing: the kingdom in which the righteous shall thus shine forth is the kingdom of their Father.

Verse 43. - Then shall the righteous. For with these also their character is seen in their lives (Matthew 5:45, note). Shine forth as the sun. An undoubted reference to the substance of Daniel 12:3. Observe that according to the thought of the parable, it is suggested that the likeness consists not only in the brightness of the sun in itself, but also in its being alone in the sky, with nothing round it to prevent its full glory being seen. Then. The chief lesson of the parable; not before, but at, that time. In the kingdom of their Father. In ver. 38 they were spoken of as "the sons of the kingdom;" here their Father is expressly mentioned, not "the Son of man" (vers. 37, 41). The same reference to his Father rather than to himself is found in Matthew 26:29. Did our Lord wish already to hint that "then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father" (1 Corinthians 15:24)? Had St. Paul's teaching also here a direct connexion with that of our Lord (ver. 41, note)? Who hath ears to hear, let him hear (ver. 9, note).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
τότε (tote)
Adverb
Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

righteous
δίκαιοι (dikaioi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1342: From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.

will shine
ἐκλάμψουσιν (eklampsousin)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1584: To shine forth (out). From ek and lampo; to be resplendent.

like
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sun
ἥλιος (hēlios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2246: The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kingdom
βασιλείᾳ (basileia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

of
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

Father.
Πατρὸς (Patros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

He who
(Ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

has
ἔχων (echōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

ears,
ὦτα (ōta)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.

let him hear.
ἀκουέτω (akouetō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.


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