What is the meaning of Matthew 13:27? The owner’s servants came to him - Notice how the servants run straight to their master when something looks wrong. That’s the normal reflex of those who belong to him—take the problem to the One in charge (Psalm 34:4; Hebrews 4:16). - Their action mirrors the disciples in Matthew 13:36, who “came to Him” for clarity after the crowds dispersed. God welcomes questions that are rooted in faith and loyalty. - In the parable, the servants symbolize God’s people (and ultimately the angels, Matthew 13:39). Their coming underscores relationship, responsibility, and trust. Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? - The servants begin with a settled conviction: the master only sows what is good. That parallels Genesis 1:31—“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good”. - Scripture repeatedly affirms God’s unwavering goodness: “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17); “A good tree cannot bear bad fruit” (Matthew 7:18). - By calling Him “Sir” (literally “Lord”), they express respect and confidence. When circumstances look contradictory, believers start with what they know: the Lord’s character is flawless. Where then did the weeds come from? - The question exposes the age-old tension: if God is good, why is there evil? The next verse answers, “An enemy did this” (Matthew 13:28). - Scripture traces weeds—sin, lies, rebellion—to a personal adversary: • Genesis 3:1–6 shows the serpent introducing corruption into a perfect garden. • 1 Peter 5:8 warns that “your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion.” • 1 John 3:8 states, “The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning.” - The servants’ question is healthy. Instead of doubting the master, they seek His explanation. Their posture teaches us to bring perplexities to God rather than assign blame to Him. summary Matthew 13:27 captures the shock of faithful servants who know their master’s goodness yet observe evil growing alongside the good. Their instinctive move—run to the master, affirm His goodness, and ask for insight—models how believers should respond to the presence of evil in a world God created good. The verse reminds us that evil is foreign, sown by an enemy, and that clarity comes only from staying near the Lord who planted the good seed. |
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