Matthew 13:8 kjv
But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Matthew 13:8 nkjv
But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Matthew 13:8 niv
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop?a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.
Matthew 13:8 esv
Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Matthew 13:8 nlt
Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!
Matthew 13 8 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Matt 13:23 | But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man... he produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. | Jesus' interpretation of the "good soil." |
| Luke 8:15 | But the seed on good soil represents those who hear the message and cling to it. By persevering, they produce a crop. | Hearing and perseverance lead to fruitfulness. |
| John 15:4 | Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. | Abiding in Christ for bearing much fruit. |
| John 15:5 | I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. | Essential for spiritual productivity. |
| John 15:8 | This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. | Glory to God through fruit-bearing disciples. |
| Rom 7:4 | ...you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another... in order that we might bear fruit for God. | Believers bear fruit for God through Christ. |
| Gal 5:22-23 | But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. | The specific character of spiritual fruit. |
| Phil 1:11 | filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. | Righteousness as the fruit through Christ. |
| Col 1:10 | so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work... | Living worthy by bearing fruit in good works. |
| Heb 6:7-8 | Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. | Good soil (fruitfulness) receives blessing. |
| Jas 1:21 | Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. | Humility and acceptance of the planted Word. |
| Ps 1:3 | That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season... | Bearing fruit consistently, like a blessed person. |
| Jer 17:7-8 | But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water... Its leaves are always green, and it never stops producing fruit. | Trust in God leads to perpetual fruitfulness. |
| Hos 14:8 | ...From me comes your fruit. | God as the source of fruitfulness. |
| Matt 7:16-19 | You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes...? | Fruit reveals true identity/nature. |
| Matt 25:14-30 | Parable of the Talents. | Varying yields (like 100, 60, 30) of faithfulness based on entrusted resources. |
| 1 Cor 3:6-9 | I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow... For we are co-workers in God's service. | Growth is from God, involving human effort. |
| 2 Cor 9:10 | Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. | God multiplies spiritual resources for a greater harvest. |
| Prov 11:30 | The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life... | Righteous living brings life-giving results. |
| Matt 3:8 | Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. | Repentance leads to demonstrable change. |
| Isa 55:10-11 | As the rain and the snow come down from heaven... so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty... it will accomplish that for which I sent it. | God's Word always accomplishes its purpose. |
Matthew 13 verses
Matthew 13 8 Meaning
Matthew 13:8 describes the positive outcome in the Parable of the Sower, where some of the sower's seed fell on "good soil." This good soil represents a heart that genuinely hears, understands, accepts, and obeys the Word of God, resulting in spiritual fruitfulness. The varying yields of "a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown" signify different, yet all abundant, levels of spiritual productivity and impact stemming from faithful receptivity to divine truth. It highlights God's expectation of fruit from those who embrace His message.
Matthew 13 8 Context
Matthew 13 is a pivotal chapter often referred to as the "Parable Chapter," where Jesus begins teaching extensively in parables to explain the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. The immediate context of verse 8 is the Parable of the Sower (Matt 13:3-9), also found in Mark 4:3-9 and Luke 8:4-8. This parable serves as a foundational teaching, illustrating how the Word of God is received and the varied responses to it. Following the parable, Jesus explains to His disciples why He teaches in parables (Matt 13:10-17) and then provides the interpretation of the Parable of the Sower itself (Matt 13:18-23). Verse 8 describes the only positive outcome among the four types of soil mentioned, setting the stage for understanding the conditions for genuine spiritual growth and fruitfulness in the Kingdom. The cultural context involves familiar agricultural practices in ancient Israel, where sowing seed by hand was common, and yields varied greatly depending on soil quality, weather, and cultivation.
Matthew 13 8 Word analysis
- Still (ἄλλα - alla): Denotes "other" or "but other." This marks a transition from the previous unproductive categories of soil (path, rocky, thorny) to a new, contrasting one. It highlights the distinct and positive outcome that follows.
- other seed (ἄλλα δὲ ἔπεσεν - alla de epesen): "Other" specifies that it's a portion of the same seed, emphasizing the identical quality of the Word of God, but its fate depends on the receiving medium. The phrase indicates diversity in results, not in the sown message.
- fell on (ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ - epesen epi): "Fell upon." Simple past tense, describing a direct action. It implies the seed landing directly on the receptive surface.
- good soil (τὴν γῆν τὴν καλήν - tēn gēn tēn kalēn):
- good (καλήν - kalēn): The Greek `kalos` here signifies intrinsic goodness, not just aesthetically pleasing but functionally fit, suitable, and productive. It refers to soil that is fertile, prepared, and capable of nurturing life, as opposed to hardened, shallow, or infested ground. This 'goodness' denotes a heart that is open, prepared, understanding, and responsive to God's Word, free from obstacles that prevent growth.
- soil (γῆν - gēn): Literally "earth" or "ground." In the parable, it metaphorically represents the human heart or a person's receptivity to God's Word. The quality of this 'soil' determines the spiritual outcome.
- where it produced (καὶ ἐδίδου - kai edidou): "And it was yielding" or "and it gave forth." The imperfect tense (`edidou`) suggests continuous or repeated action, indicating an ongoing process of bearing fruit once the seed is sown and takes root in the good soil. This implies a sustained, living productivity, not a one-time event.
- a crop (καρπόν - karpon): The Greek `karpos` refers to "fruit" or "produce." In a literal agricultural sense, it's the harvest. Spiritually, it signifies the tangible results of a transformed life by the Word of God, such as repentance, righteous living, acts of service, obedience, spiritual gifts, and particularly the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). It represents growth and evidence of divine life.
- a hundred, sixty or thirty times (ἑκατὸν ὃ δὲ ἑξήκοντα ὃ δὲ τριάκοντα - hekaton ho de hexēkonta ho de triakonta): These numbers signify different, yet all exceptionally abundant, measures of yield or multiplication. A thirtyfold yield was considered good, sixtyfold was very good, and a hundredfold was phenomenal. This diversity in abundance highlights that while genuine reception of the Word always leads to fruit, the quantity or outward expression of that fruitfulness may vary from person to person, or according to God's sovereign plan and the individual's specific capacity and circumstances. It validates varying degrees of spiritual effectiveness without devaluing any level of genuine fruitfulness. There is no "one size fits all" yield; all are commendable and result from "good soil."