Matthew 13:3 And he spoke many things to them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 1. Seed springs not out of the ground naturally; it must first be sown. The heart must first have the seed of grace infused. 2. Seed, let it be of wheat or barley, is the choice, st of each sort respectively. True grace is of an excellent nature. 3. Until seed is sown there will be no increase. So the heart must take in the Word by faith. 4. Seed sometimes which is sown lies a considerable time in the ground before it springs up, or visibly appears; it must have time to take root. 5. Clods of earth, being not broken, oftentimes obstruct the springing up of the seed, or it is from thence it appears not to have taken root so soon as in some other ground; so likewise, through the power of Satan's temptations and corruption of the heart, the Word is for a time hindered. 6. A husbandman observes the proper time and season of sowing his seed. 7. Men are not sparing in sowing their seed, but scatter it plentifully, though they expect not all to take root. 8. A husbandman soweth his seed on what ground he pleaseth; some he lets lie barren. There are nations to whom the gospel is not sent. 9. That the earlier seed is sown the better it is rooted; so with the Word sown in the hearts of young people. (B. Keach.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;WEB: He spoke to them many things in parables, saying, "Behold, a farmer went out to sow. |
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