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NASB | Matthew 13:12 "For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 13:12 "For whoever has [spiritual wisdom because he is receptive to God's word], to him more will be given, and he will be richly and abundantly supplied; but whoever does not have [spiritual wisdom because he has devalued God's word], even what he has will be taken away from him. [Matt 25:29; Mark 4:25; Luke 8:18] |
Bible Question:
Explain Matthew 13:12 |
Bible Answer: Dear Carl :: Thanks for your question; it's good to have you with us at Study Bible Forum. Matthew 13:12, as with just about every other verse of Scripture, lends itself to keener understanding and better interpretation when it is considered in the broader light of the context of the verses that surround it, so perhaps a study of the entire chapter will serve to illumine v. 13. ..... That being said, I'll include here a brief commentary on the verse written by the editors of "The Nelson Study Bible." It seems to catch the meaning quite well and has the added advantage of being succinct: "As the failure to respond to truth brings blindness, so a positive response is rewarded with further understanding (see Luke 8:16-18). This principle is applied to the leaders of Israel in fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies -- especially Isaiah 6:9,10. The leaders' rejection of the message of Jesus further blinded them to the spiritual nature of Christ's kingdom. Parables then became Jesus' effective tools for both revealing truth to the faithful and concealing it from those who would reject it. As emphasized by Mark 4:11, 12, Jesus' parables revealed the truths of His kingdom as well as the unbelief of many." ...... That's the end of the quote, but I'll include this personal thought at no extra charge: Isn't that true in our time? Those who reject Christ and His truth aren't going to get very far spiritually, are they? I'd also like to add that, contrary to the teachings of the purveyors of the "Prosperity Gospel," this verse has nothing at all to do with gaining or losing material wealth. Again, welcome to SBF. I do hope that you enjoy it. --Hank |
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