Matthew 13:24He set another parable before them, saying, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field,
The setting
Sea of Galilee, ~30 AD. Jesus begins a new parable about farming, drawing from daily life his audience knows...
The emotion here: patient teacher beginning a complex lesson
The original word
basileia (βασιλεία) — kingdom, not a place but God's reign breaking into this world
Why it matters
Palestinian farmers typically sowed seed by broadcasting handfuls across prepared fields
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 13:24
This parable immediately follows the Sower — Jesus is shifting from heart conditions to field conditions
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about evangelism, but Jesus is teaching about living faithfully when the world seems broken — doing good when evil is all around.
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 13:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 13:24 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include kingdom, sowing. Notable phrases: Kingdom of Heaven; sowed good seed; his field.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
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— Genesis 1:1
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— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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