Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. New Living Translation “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. English Standard Version Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. Berean Standard Bible As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. Berean Literal Bible Therefore, as the weeds are gathered and consumed in fire, so will it be in the consummation of the age. King James Bible As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. New King James Version Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. New American Standard Bible So just as the weeds are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. NASB 1995 “So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. NASB 1977 “Therefore just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. Legacy Standard Bible So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. Amplified Bible So just as the weeds are gathered up and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, just as the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, just as the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. American Standard Version As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so shall it be in the end of the world. Contemporary English Version Weeds are gathered and burned. That's how it will be at the end of time. English Revised Version As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so shall it be in the end of the world. GOD'S WORD® Translation Just as weeds are gathered and burned, so it will be at the end of time. Good News Translation Just as the weeds are gathered up and burned in the fire, so the same thing will happen at the end of the age: International Standard Version Just as weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so it will be at end of the age. NET Bible As the weeds are collected and burned with fire, so it will be at the end of the age. New Heart English Bible As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so will it be at the end of the age. Webster's Bible Translation As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. Weymouth New Testament As then the darnel is collected together and burnt up with fire, so will it be at the Close of the Age. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of this age. World English Bible As therefore the darnel weeds are gathered up and burned with fire; so will it be at the end of this age. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs, then, the darnel is gathered up, and is burned with fire, so will it be in the full end of this age; Berean Literal Bible Therefore, as the weeds are gathered and consumed in fire, so will it be in the consummation of the age. Young's Literal Translation 'As, then, the darnel is gathered up, and is burned with fire, so shall it be in the full end of this age, Smith's Literal Translation As therefore the tares are gathered together and burnt in fire; so shall it be in the end of this time. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEven as cockle therefore is gathered up, and burnt with fire: so shall it be at the end of the world. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, just as weeds are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the consummation of the age. New American Bible Just as weeds are collected and burned [up] with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. New Revised Standard Version Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, just as the tares are picked out and burned in the fire, so shall it be at the end of the world. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Therefore, just as the tares are gathered and burn in the fire, so it will be in the end of this world. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAs, therefore, the tares are collected and burned in fire, so shall it be in the end of this age. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament As therefore the zizane are gathered, and burned in the fire; just so shall it be at the end of this world. Mace New Testament as then the tares are gathered and burnt in the fire; so shall it be at the conclusion of the age. Weymouth New Testament As then the darnel is collected together and burnt up with fire, so will it be at the Close of the Age. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Weeds Explained…39and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. 40 As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness.… Cross References Matthew 3:12 His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Malachi 4:1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Revelation 14:18-19 Still another angel, with authority over the fire, came from the altar and called out in a loud voice to the angel with the sharp sickle, “Swing your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vine of the earth, because its grapes are ripe.” / So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath. Revelation 19:20 But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Isaiah 66:24 “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” Daniel 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. John 15:6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. Matthew 25:41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. Revelation 20:15 And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Joel 3:13 Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great. Zephaniah 1:18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. Ezekiel 15:6-7 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem. / And I will set My face against them. Though they may have escaped the fire, yet another fire will consume them. And when I set My face against them, you will know that I am the LORD. Hebrews 6:8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. Psalm 37:20 But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. Treasury of Scripture As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. Jump to Previous Age Burned Burnt Close Collected Completion Darnel End Evil Fire Full Gathered Plants Pulled Tares Together Weeds WorldJump to Next Age Burned Burnt Close Collected Completion Darnel End Evil Fire Full Gathered Plants Pulled Tares Together Weeds WorldMatthew 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. As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire This phrase refers to the parable of the weeds, where Jesus explains the separation of the righteous and the wicked. The imagery of weeds being collected and burned is a common agricultural practice in ancient Palestine, symbolizing judgment and purification. In biblical context, fire often represents divine judgment (e.g., Isaiah 66:24, Malachi 4:1). The collection of weeds signifies the gathering of those who do not belong to the kingdom of God, paralleling the final judgment described in Revelation 20:11-15. This imagery also connects to the concept of hell, a place of eternal separation from God, as seen in Matthew 25:41. so will it be at the end of the age Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of the parable, who uses this illustration to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven and the final judgment. 2. The Weeds Symbolic of the sons of the evil one, representing those who reject God's kingdom and live contrary to His will. 3. The Harvesters Angels who will carry out God's judgment at the end of the age, separating the righteous from the wicked. 4. The Fire Represents the final judgment and eternal separation from God for those who do not belong to His kingdom. 5. The End of the Age Refers to the culmination of history when Christ returns to judge the living and the dead. Teaching Points The Reality of JudgmentThe parable underscores the certainty of God's judgment. Believers are reminded to live in a way that reflects their citizenship in God's kingdom. The Coexistence of Good and Evil Until the end of the age, believers will live alongside those who reject God. This calls for patience and perseverance in faith. The Role of Angels Angels are depicted as active participants in God's plan, serving as His agents in the final separation of the righteous and the wicked. Urgency of the Gospel Understanding the reality of judgment should motivate believers to share the gospel with urgency, knowing that the end of the age is approaching. Assurance for Believers While the imagery of fire and judgment is sobering, believers can find assurance in their salvation through Christ, who has already borne the judgment for their sins. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 13:40?2. How does Matthew 13:40 illustrate the fate of the unrighteous at the end? 3. What does the imagery of "weeds" teach about judgment and separation? 4. How can we ensure we are "wheat" and not "weeds" in God's field? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize the final judgment and separation of the wicked? 6. How should Matthew 13:40 influence our daily walk with Christ? 7. What does Matthew 13:40 imply about the fate of the wicked at the end of the age? 8. How does the imagery of burning weeds in Matthew 13:40 relate to eternal punishment? 9. What historical context influenced the parable in Matthew 13:40? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13? 11. What is the Pillar of Cloud and Fire? 12. In Matthew 13:41-42, angels are said to remove all evil from God's kingdom; how does this reconcile with the broader biblical theme that God desires none to perish (e.g., 2 Peter 3:9)? 13. (Matthew 23:36) Did Jesus' prophecy of impending judgment occur exactly as described, or does the historical record conflict with it? 14. Who is The Wicked One in the story? What Does Matthew 13:40 Mean As the weeds are collectedJesus pictures farmhands moving through a field, separating worthless plants from the good crop (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–39). • He is describing a real, future gathering of people, not just an agricultural lesson. • The “weeds” represent “sons of the evil one,” those who reject Christ (v. 38). • Similar imagery appears when God gathers His people and removes the wicked (Isaiah 5:24; Mark 4:29). • The point: no one slips through unnoticed—every life will be evaluated. and burned in the fire The fate of the weeds is intense and permanent. • Fire speaks of judgment that destroys, not refines, here (Matthew 3:12; John 15:6). • Revelation 20:15 shows the final “lake of fire” for those not in the Book of Life. • Second Thessalonians 1:7–9 describes “eternal destruction” away from the Lord’s presence. • Jesus is not using scare tactics; He is unveiling the sober reality awaiting unrepentant hearts. so will it be Christ moves from parable to promise. • His words carry absolute certainty—He will do exactly what He says (Luke 21:33). • God’s past faithfulness guarantees future fulfillment (2 Peter 3:7). • The phrase underscores divine authority: human opinion will not alter God’s decree (Revelation 21:5). at the end of the age Timing matters. • Jesus places this judgment at His return, when the present age closes (Matthew 24:3; 28:20). • Daniel 12:1–2 foretells a resurrection to life or shame, aligning with Jesus’ timeline. • The righteous will “shine like the sun” (Matthew 13:43), while the wicked face fire—two eternal destinies set in motion when the age ends. • This future orientation motivates present faithfulness (Titus 2:13). summary Matthew 13:40 assures that a day is coming when Christ will separate believers from unbelievers with absolute precision. The gathering, the burning, and the timing are all literal realities anchored in God’s unchanging Word. For every person, the present is the moment to align with the King before the harvesters move through the field. Verse 40. - As therefore. Observe that in vers. 40-43 our Lord dwells at much greater length on the details of the reapers' work than on the preceding stages of the parable. lie wishes to draw special attention to the fact that the tares will, without any doubt, be one day separated, and the wheat appear in full splendour. The tares are gathered and burned in the fire - burned with fire (Revised Version); cf. Matthew 3:10, note - so shall it be in the end of this world (ver. 39, note).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AsὭσπερ (Hōsper) Adverb Strong's 5618: Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. weeds ζιζάνια (zizania) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 2215: Darnel or false grain. are collected συλλέγεται (syllegetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4816: To collect, gather. From sun and lego in its original sense; to collect. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. burned κατακαίεται (katakaietai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2618: To burn up, consume entirely. From kata and kaio; to burn down, i.e. Consume wholly. in the fire, πυρὶ (pyri) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4442: Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'. so οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). will it be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. at 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. end συντελείᾳ (synteleia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4930: A completion, consummation, end. From sunteleo; entire completion, i.e. Consummation. of the 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. age. αἰῶνος (aiōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. Links Matthew 13:40 NIVMatthew 13:40 NLT Matthew 13:40 ESV Matthew 13:40 NASB Matthew 13:40 KJV Matthew 13:40 BibleApps.com Matthew 13:40 Biblia Paralela Matthew 13:40 Chinese Bible Matthew 13:40 French Bible Matthew 13:40 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 13:40 As therefore the darnel weeds are gathered (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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