The MYSTERY of The Kingdom: Divine Secret Hidden from World, Revealed to Those with Eyes to See, Ears to Hear
Matthew 13:11
“He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians
Chapter 2
2For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
3And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
5That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
15But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Essential Background Studies
Revelation 1:9 and the Matthew 13 Kingdom Parables
https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2024/05/revelation-19-and-matthew-13-kingdom.html
From Vision to Victory: Jesus Christ's Intimate Divine Calling and MYSTERY of the Kingdom.
https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2025/06/from-vision-to-victory-jesus-christs.html
"From Vision to Victory: Jesus Christ's Intimate Divine Calling and MYSTERY of the Kingdom. #kjvonly
The Church of Laodicea does NOT know The Mystery given to Paul from Jesus
https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2024/02/the-church-of-laodicea-does-not-know.html
Understanding Abraham is to understand the Church of Philadelphia
https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2024/11/d-r-f-t-understanding-abraham-is-to.html
Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth is NOT of the HYPER Dividers
The Church of Philadelphia's greatest adversary is the "god" of this world using "religion" and posing in the Church of Laodicea:
The Church of Philadelphia VS The Church of Laodicea
Rightly DIVIDING The Abrahamic Covenant, The Phenomenal FOUNDATI0N of the MYSTERY
https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2024/07/rightly-dividing-abrahamic-covenant.html
BELIEVE
https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2025/02/believe.html
Let Us EXAMINE Ourselves #Gospel #KJV #Godhead #doctrinematters
Our greatest enemy used by Satan is the tares among the wheat within posing as Christians: Ultimately all members of the Laodicean Church: The Hyper-Dividers and the NAR Kingdom Dominion ZIONISTS; The Practitioners of RELIGION - church folks vs God's folks; Social Gospel and the massive list of other heretical teachings of the apostate church today known as the Church of Laodicea.
Ultimately of course we know the Devil is the "g"god of this world.
2 Corinthians 4:4
“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Hook of the False Shepherds Hebrews 10:25 and 26 Forsaking the Assembly - Sinning Willfully After
The Shock and Awe of Paul in the book of Hebrews
Matthew 13:52
“Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
In Matthew 13 (KJV), Jesus chooses His disciples to know “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” (13:11), granting them understanding withheld from the multitude. He presents eight parables, structured in two sets of four.
The first four—sower (13:3–9), wheat and tares (13:24–30), mustard seed (13:31–32), and leaven (13:33)—are spoken to the multitude, who, lacking spiritual discernment, do not understand (13:13–15).
These parables veil the kingdom’s nature.
Privately, Jesus explains these to the disciples and adds four more—treasure hidden in a field (13:44), pearl of great price (13:45–46), net (13:47–50), and householder (13:52)—revealing the kingdom’s value and ultimate judgment.
The number eight signifies new beginnings, reflecting the disciples’ role in proclaiming the kingdom’s mysteries. By expounding the first four and revealing the latter four, Jesus equips His chosen to grasp and share the kingdom’s priceless truth (13:16–17).
THE BEST FOR LAST THE HOUSEHOLDER:
Doing the Math on The Kingdom Parable of The Sower Matthew 13
The Parable of the HouseHolder: The BEST FOR LAST.
This parable is by far in my study the most essential to understand and this is identifying those who KNOW who they are in Christ Jesus our Lord and OUR Authority in Him and Him in Us and how we are JOINT HEIRS and our position in the Reign with him throughout the Millennial Kingdom and into the Eternal State.
Etymology of "Householder"
The term "householder" originates from Old English and Middle English roots, combining "house" and "holder":House: Derived from Old English hūs, meaning a dwelling, shelter, or building where people live. This term is rooted in Proto-Germanic hūsą and further back to Proto-Indo-European keudh-, meaning "to cover" or "hide."
Holder: Comes from Old English healdan ("to hold, possess, or keep"). It implies someone who maintains or possesses something, in this case, a house.
Combined, householder in Middle English (around the 14th century) referred to a person who owns or manages a household, typically the head of a family or home. It carried connotations of responsibility for the home, family, and associated duties, such as providing for the household or managing its affairs.
Historically, a householder was often a property-owning individual with social and economic responsibilities, sometimes linked to civic duties (e.g., in medieval contexts, householders might have specific legal or communal obligations).
The Oxford English Dictionary page 1340 : The person who holds or occupies a house as their own dwelling - one qualified to exercise the franchise by occupancy by legally defined as a house or tenement.
Franchise = PRIVILEGE Freedom as opposed to servitude or subjection. Oxford English dictionary page 1072.
tenement(n.)
c. 1300, "the holding of immovable property," also "building or parcel of land held by an owner," from Anglo-French (late 13c.), Old French tenement "fief, land, possessions, property" (12c.), from Medieval Latin tenementum "a holding, fief" (11c.), from Latin tenere "to hold" (see tenet).
The Parable of the Householder in Matthew 13:52 (KJV)
In Matthew 13:52 (KJV), Jesus states, “Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
In Matthew 13:52 (KJV), Jesus states, “Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
As the eighth parable in Matthew 13, spoken privately to the disciples, it is essential, revealing their role as stewards of God’s truth, preparing them to reign with Christ. This parable underscores their authority to share the kingdom’s mysteries, reflecting their exalted position in God’s eternal plan.
Element 1: The Scribe
The “scribe” signifies a disciple trained in kingdom truths (Matthew 13:11). Unlike unperceptive scribes, these are “instructed unto the kingdom,” equipped to teach with divine insight, foreshadowing their role in spreading the gospel (Matthew 28:19–20).
Element 2: The Householder
The “householder” (oikodespotes), or master of a household, symbolizes stewardship and authority. He manages a treasure, representing the disciple’s duty to distribute God’s revelation. This prefigures those who will reign with Christ, entrusted with His kingdom’s governance (Revelation 20:4, “They lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years”; Revelation 20:5, “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished”).
Element 3: Treasure, Old and New
The “treasure” comprises God’s truth: “old” (Old Testament Law and Prophets) and “new” (Christ’s teachings and gospel). The householder blends both, showing God’s redemptive continuity (Romans 15:4). The “old” grounds faith in prophecy, while the “new” fulfills it through Christ’s work.
Significance
This parable positions disciples as stewards who, understanding both Testaments, proclaim the kingdom’s value, preparing them to reign with Christ as faithful administrators (2 Timothy 2:15).
KJV Scriptures Cited:Matthew 13:52: “Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
Matthew 13:11: “Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”
Matthew 28:19–20: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations… Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.”
Romans 15:4: “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning.”
Revelation 20:4: “And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”
Revelation 20:5: “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.”
2 Timothy 2:15: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:12
"If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:"
Revelation 1:6
"And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
Revelation 5:10
"And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth."
Revelation 12:5
"And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne."
1 Peter 2:7-9
"7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:"
Isaiah 66:7
"Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child."
Isaiah 66:8
"Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children."
Isaiah 66:9
"Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God."
Below is a detailed breakdown of the eight kingdom parables found in Matthew 13, using the King James Version (KJV) as requested. Each parable is presented with its key components, followed by an explanation of its meaning, focusing on the spiritual significance as it relates to the kingdom of heaven.
Walvoord’s Thy Kingdom Come: This book is a well-known commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, where Walvoord, a prominent dispensationalist, discusses the Parable of the Sower and interprets the descending order (100, 60, 30) as reflecting the diminishing fruitfulness of true believers in the church age, aligning with the eschatological decline and apostasy narrative.
Woods’ The Coming Kingdom: This work explores the Kingdom of God in a dispensational framework, addressing Matthew 13’s parables, including the Sower, and supports the view that the descending order signifies a decline in true believers amidst rising false doctrine, consistent with the harmonized Parables of the Kingdom.
Although Dr. Woods gets some things right regarding the Kingdom Parables, most notably is properly teaching against the KINGDOM NOW DOMINION THEOLOGY that the Millennial Kingdom is NOT spiritual only but spiritual and will be a LITERAL KINGDOM.
HOWEVER...his use of the corrupted NASB Bible translation and several other errors predominately his total blindness to the MYSTERY render his work weighing in the balance and apostate.
https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2023/11/andy-woods-dismantles-bride-wife-church.html
1. Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3–9, 18–23)
Text (KJV):
“And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
“Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart.
Breakdown of the Four Scenarios: Seed Falls by the Way Side:
Meaning: Represents those who hear the gospel (the word of the kingdom) but do not understand it. The “wicked one” (Satan) snatches the message away before it can take root in their hearts. These individuals are spiritually unresponsive or hardened, often due to indifference or rejection of the truth.
Seed Falls on Stony Ground: Description: The seed lands on shallow soil over rock, sprouts quickly, but withers under the sun due to lack of root and moisture.
Seed Falls Among Thorns: Description: The seed lands among thorns, which grow and choke the plants, preventing fruitfulness.
Meaning: Represents those who hear the gospel, but worldly concerns—such as the pursuit of wealth, pleasures, or cares of life—crowd out their faith. These distractions prevent the word from producing lasting fruit, rendering their spiritual lives unfruitful.
Seed Falls on Good Soil: Description: The seed lands on fertile ground, producing a bountiful harvest of thirty, sixty, or a hundredfold. *
Meaning: Represents those who hear the gospel, understand it, and embrace it with a sincere heart. They allow the word to take deep root, producing spiritual fruit in varying degrees (e.g., good works, faith, obedience).
Example: Matthew 24-25 (Olivet Discourse, KJV) details end-times events (tribulation, false prophets, Second Coming), reinforcing Matthew’s focus on the church age’s trajectory toward apostasy, which the descending yields (100 to 30) prophetically illustrate.
Parables of the Kingdom as Prophetic Sequence:Matthew 13 contains seven parables (Sower, Wheat and Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Hidden Treasure, Pearl, Net), interpreted in dispensationalism as a chronological outline of the church age.
Arno C. Gaebelein (The Gospel of Matthew) notes: “Matthew’s descending yields are a prophetic key, signaling the diminishing fruitfulness of true faith as the age progresses toward apostasy, unlike Mark’s general listing.”
The eschatological decline is reinforced by the Leaven (false doctrine spreading) and Mustard Seed (apostate church), making Matthew’s order a deliberate reflection of end-times decay.
Alignment with Old Testament Prophecy:Matthew frequently cites Old Testament prophecies (e.g., Matthew 1:22-23; 2:15, KJV) to show Jesus as the fulfillment of messianic hopes, including eschatological ones.
The 100, 60, 30 sequence mirrors patterns of spiritual decline in Israel’s history (e.g., Judges, KJV), where faithfulness wanes over time, making Matthew’s order prophetically significant for the church age’s end.
Symbolic Decline in Yields:The descending order (100, 60, 30) is seen as intentional, symbolizing:100-fold: Early church’s robust faith (e.g., Acts 2:41, KJV: 3,000 souls).
60-fold: Reduced faithfulness as trials and false teachings emerge.
30-fold: A minimal remnant in the last days, akin to the “little flock” (Luke 12:32, KJV).
John F. Walvoord (Matthew: Thy Kingdom Come): “Matthew’s 100, 60, 30 reflects the eschatological reality of a shrinking faithful remnant, consistent with the Kingdom’s decline into apostasy.”
This decline aligns with Matthew’s eschatological warnings (e.g., Matthew 24:11, KJV: “many false prophets shall rise”).
Connection to End-Times Apostasy:Matthew’s eschatological focus includes explicit warnings of end-times apostasy, which the descending order supports:Matthew 24:4-5, 11 (KJV): “Take heed that no man deceive you… many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.”
2 Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV) (cross-referenced): “In the last days perilous times shall come… having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.”
The descending yields prophetically depict fewer true believers (good soil) as false doctrine (leaven) and apostate structures (mustard tree) dominate, a theme central to Matthew’s eschatology.
2 Timothy 3:1-5
"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."Context: Paul instructs Timothy about the moral and spiritual decline in the “last days,” describing people who outwardly profess godliness but lack true faith, embracing false doctrine and worldly values.
Source citation: King James Bible Matthew Chapter 13 listed out from Grok XAI: June 11, 2025 from
Grok (xAI). (2025). Explanation of the eight kingdom parables in Matthew 13 (KJV). Unpublished AI-generated text.
In each category I have highlighted errors posted by AI because of the conventional wisdom of our APOSTATE condition of the teachers and pastors of the Laodicean church from academia as noted as follows:
Comment/Correction by author Andrew Sheets provided as follows:
1. Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3–9, 18–23)
Text (KJV):
“And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
Explanation (verses 18–23):
“Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart.
This is he which received seed by the way side. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”
Breakdown of the Four Scenarios: Seed Falls by the Way Side:
Description: The seed lands on a hard, beaten path and is eaten by birds.
Meaning: Represents those who hear the gospel (the word of the kingdom) but do not understand it. The “wicked one” (Satan) snatches the message away before it can take root in their hearts. These individuals are spiritually unresponsive or hardened, often due to indifference or rejection of the truth.
Seed Falls on Stony Ground: Description: The seed lands on shallow soil over rock, sprouts quickly, but withers under the sun due to lack of root and moisture.
Meaning: Represents those who hear the gospel and receive it with initial joy but lack depth in their faith. When trials, persecution, or difficulties arise because of their faith, they fall away quickly, as their commitment is superficial and not rooted in true conviction.
Seed Falls Among Thorns: Description: The seed lands among thorns, which grow and choke the plants, preventing fruitfulness.
Meaning: Represents those who hear the gospel, but worldly concerns—such as the pursuit of wealth, pleasures, or cares of life—crowd out their faith. These distractions prevent the word from producing lasting fruit, rendering their spiritual lives unfruitful.
Seed Falls on Good Soil: Description: The seed lands on fertile ground, producing a bountiful harvest of thirty, sixty, or a hundredfold. *
Comment/Correction by author Andrew Sheets provided as follows:
Matthew clearly shows a decline and NOT an increase in the percentages of the good soil of hearers of the WORD. Matthew is more accurate regarding the ESCHATOLOGICAL reflection of the end times (Matthew 24 as one prime example WHERAS Mark, was more focused on the teachings of Jesus Christ and shows percentages as numbers non related to end times. See these comments by and consistently more about the
APOSTASY in the final moments of this age #endtimes
The Paradigm of Depravity in the midst of Deprivation - Sin and Religion
Meaning: Represents those who hear the gospel, understand it, and embrace it with a sincere heart. They allow the word to take deep root, producing spiritual fruit in varying degrees (e.g., good works, faith, obedience).
The variation in yield reflects differences in individual response and capacity, but all are fruitful.
Why Matthew’s Descending Order Is More Powerful Due to Its Eschatological Focus
Why Matthew’s Descending Order Is More Powerful Due to Its Eschatological Focus
Matthew’s Eschatological Purpose:Matthew’s Gospel is structured to emphasize the Kingdom of Heaven and its prophetic fulfillment, particularly its end-times implications.
Written for a Jewish audience, it connects Jesus’ teachings to Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah and the last days.
The descending order (100, 60, 30) aligns with Matthew’s eschatological narrative, portraying a decline in true believers as apostasy grows, consistent with warnings of a “falling away” 2 Timothy chapters 3 and 4. 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5.
The Deception of people NOT being ROOTED in Jesus Christ and IN His Doctrine are OPEN to Seducing Spirits
Example: Matthew 24-25 (Olivet Discourse, KJV) details end-times events (tribulation, false prophets, Second Coming), reinforcing Matthew’s focus on the church age’s trajectory toward apostasy, which the descending yields (100 to 30) prophetically illustrate.
Parables of the Kingdom as Prophetic Sequence:Matthew 13 contains seven parables (Sower, Wheat and Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Hidden Treasure, Pearl, Net), interpreted in dispensationalism as a chronological outline of the church age.
The descending order in the Sower (100, 60, 30) sets the stage for subsequent parables showing mixture (Wheat and Tares), unnatural growth (Mustard Seed with demonic birds), and corruption (Leaven as false doctrine).
Arno C. Gaebelein (The Gospel of Matthew) notes: “Matthew’s descending yields are a prophetic key, signaling the diminishing fruitfulness of true faith as the age progresses toward apostasy, unlike Mark’s general listing.”
The eschatological decline is reinforced by the Leaven (false doctrine spreading) and Mustard Seed (apostate church), making Matthew’s order a deliberate reflection of end-times decay.
Alignment with Old Testament Prophecy:Matthew frequently cites Old Testament prophecies (e.g., Matthew 1:22-23; 2:15, KJV) to show Jesus as the fulfillment of messianic hopes, including eschatological ones.
The descending order resonates with Jewish expectations of a faithful remnant amidst apostasy (e.g., Isaiah 6:13, KJV: “a tenth shall return”).
The 100, 60, 30 sequence mirrors patterns of spiritual decline in Israel’s history (e.g., Judges, KJV), where faithfulness wanes over time, making Matthew’s order prophetically significant for the church age’s end.
Symbolic Decline in Yields:The descending order (100, 60, 30) is seen as intentional, symbolizing:100-fold: Early church’s robust faith (e.g., Acts 2:41, KJV: 3,000 souls).
60-fold: Reduced faithfulness as trials and false teachings emerge.
30-fold: A minimal remnant in the last days, akin to the “little flock” (Luke 12:32, KJV).
John F. Walvoord (Matthew: Thy Kingdom Come): “Matthew’s 100, 60, 30 reflects the eschatological reality of a shrinking faithful remnant, consistent with the Kingdom’s decline into apostasy.”
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Ask yourself this question: If you understand that all scripture must be harmonized and IF you understand that we must understand CONTEXT as I go over in detail in my study of HOW TO STUDY THE KING JAMES BIBLE - then why would Matthew
This decline aligns with Matthew’s eschatological warnings (e.g., Matthew 24:11, KJV: “many false prophets shall rise”).
Connection to End-Times Apostasy:Matthew’s eschatological focus includes explicit warnings of end-times apostasy, which the descending order supports:Matthew 24:4-5, 11 (KJV): “Take heed that no man deceive you… many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.”
2 Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV) (cross-referenced): “In the last days perilous times shall come… having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.”
The descending yields prophetically depict fewer true believers (good soil) as false doctrine (leaven) and apostate structures (mustard tree) dominate, a theme central to Matthew’s eschatology.
2 Timothy 3:1-5
"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."Context: Paul instructs Timothy about the moral and spiritual decline in the “last days,” describing people who outwardly profess godliness but lack true faith, embracing false doctrine and worldly values.
Relevance: The phrase “having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof” reflects an apostate church, where false believers dominate, corroborating the Leaven (false doctrine) and Mustard Seed (apostate growth) parables and the decline in true believers (100 to 30).
1 Timothy 4:1-2
"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;"Context: Paul warns Timothy that in the “latter times,” some will abandon true faith, embracing demonic doctrines and false teachings, characterized by hypocrisy and moral corruption.
Relevance: This “departure from the faith” explicitly predicts apostasy, supporting the view that false doctrine (leaven) spreads and true believers (good soil) decrease, as reflected in Matthew’s descending order.
Additional Notes
These scriptures align with the dispensationalist interpretation of Matthew 13:8’s descending yields (100, 60, 30) as a prophetic decline in true believers, contrasted with Mark’s ascending order (30, 60, 100), which is seen as noting fruitfulness without eschatological decline.
The passages reinforce the harmonized view of the Parables of the Kingdom, where the Leaven (false doctrine) and Mustard Seed (apostate growth with demonic birds) depict a church age increasingly marked by apostasy, as warned by scholars like Arno C. Gaebelein, John F. Walvoord, and Clarence Larkin.
Why Mark’s Ascending Order Lacks Eschatological Focus Mark’s Evangelistic Purpose:Mark’s Gospel, likely written for a Gentile audience, emphasizes Jesus’ actions, miracles, and the gospel’s immediate impact, not eschatological prophecy. It presents teachings concisely, focusing on the gospel’s power and Jesus’ authority.
The ascending order (30, 60, 100) in Mark 4:8 is a rhetorical buildup, highlighting the gospel’s potential for growth to encourage believers, not a prophetic sequence. J. Dwight Pentecost (Things to Come): “Mark’s order illustrates the variety of fruitfulness, not the church’s trajectory.”
Mark lacks Matthew’s extended eschatological discourses (e.g., Matthew 24-25), making its yields less tied to end-times decline.
Non-Prophetic Structure:Mark 4 includes fewer parables (Sower, Seed Growing, Mustard Seed) than Matthew’s seven, offering a simpler narrative without a comprehensive Kingdom prophecy. The ascending order (“some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred”) lists yields as concurrent possibilities, not a decline.
Clarence Larkin (Dispensational Truth): “Mark’s order is descriptive, noting percentages of fruitfulness, while Matthew’s is prescriptive, charting the church age’s decline.” Mark’s focus on growth (“sprang up and increased,” Mark 4:8, KJV) contrasts with Matthew’s eschatological decline.
Lack of Old Testament Emphasis:Unlike Matthew, Mark rarely cites Old Testament prophecies, focusing on Jesus’ ministry to Gentiles and the immediate context of His teachings. The ascending order lacks resonance with Jewish eschatological themes like the remnant, making it less aligned with the decline narrative.
Mark’s yields (30, 60, 100) are seen as general percentages of fruitfulness, not a prophetic sequence tied to Israel’s or the church’s eschatology.
Encouraging Tone for Growth Growth**:Mark’s ascending order (30, 60, 100) creates an optimistic tone, suggesting that faith can grow from modest to abundant fruitfulness, fitting Mark’s evangelistic aim to inspire new believers.
This contrasts with Matthew’s sobering eschatological warning of declining faithfulness, as seen in the 100, 60, 30 order, which aligns with the Leaven (false doctrine) and Mustard Seed (apostate growth) parables.
Limited Eschatological Content:Mark’s equivalent to Matthew’s Olivet Discourse (Mark 13, KJV) is shorter and less detailed, focusing on Jesus’ return without Matthew’s emphasis on false prophets or apostasy. This supports the view that Mark’s ascending order is not eschatologically oriented but a general statement of fruitfulness.
Walvoord: “Mark’s yields lack the prophetic nuance of Matthew’s, presenting a range of fruitfulness without addressing the end-times decline.”
Conclusion
Matthew’s descending order (100, 60, 30) in Matthew 13:8 (KJV) is more powerful and accurate in the dispensationalist harmonization of the Parables of the Kingdom because Matthew’s eschatological focus aligns the yields with the decline of true believers and rise of apostasy, as seen in the Leaven (false doctrine) and Mustard Seed (unnatural growth with demonic birds). Matthew’s emphasis on prophecy, Old Testament fulfillment, and end-times warnings (e.g., Matthew 24-25) makes the 100, 60, 30 sequence a deliberate reflection of diminishing fruitfulness. Conversely, Mark’s ascending order (30, 60, 100) in Mark 4:8 lacks eschatological focus, noting three percentages of fruitfulness to highlight the gospel’s growth potential, fitting Mark’s evangelistic purpose and simpler narrative. Scholars like Gaebelein, Walvoord, Larkin, and Pentecost affirm Matthew’s prophetic precision over Mark’s general description.
Overall Meaning of the Parable:
The Parable of the Sower illustrates how people respond differently to the gospel message (the “word of the kingdom”). It emphasizes the condition of the hearer’s heart as critical to receiving and acting on the truth. The parable teaches that the kingdom of heaven advances through the proclamation of the gospel, but its growth depends on the receptivity of the hearer, with only the “good soil” producing lasting spiritual fruit.
Doing the Math on The Kingdom Parable of The Sower Matthew 13
2. Parable of the Tares (Wheat and Tares) (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43)
Text (KJV):
“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.”
Explanation (verses 36–43):
“Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
Breakdown of Key Elements: Sower of Good Seed: The Son of Man (Jesus).
Field: The world.
Good Seed: The children of the kingdom (true believers).
Tares: The children of the wicked one (unbelievers or false believers planted by Satan).
Enemy: The devil.
Harvest: The end of the world (the final judgment).
Reapers: The angels.
Meaning of the Parable:
This parable describes the coexistence of good and evil within the world until the final judgment. Jesus sows true believers (the wheat) in the world, but Satan introduces false believers or evildoers (the tares) who resemble the wheat outwardly but lack true faith. The instruction to let both grow together until the harvest reflects God’s patience, allowing time for repentance while avoiding premature judgment that might harm the righteous.
At the end of the age, the angels will separate the wicked (tares) for judgment and destruction, while the righteous (wheat) will be gathered into God’s kingdom to shine eternally. The parable emphasizes the reality of spiritual opposition, the certainty of final judgment, and the ultimate triumph of the kingdom of heaven.
3. Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31–32)
Text (KJV):
“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.”
Breakdown of Key Elements: Mustard Seed: The kingdom of heaven in its initial form.
Man: Jesus, who initiates the kingdom.
Field: The world.
Growth into a Tree: The expansive growth of the kingdom.
Birds in Branches: Those who find refuge or benefit from the kingdom’s influence.
Meaning of the Parable:
The Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrates the surprising growth of the kingdom of heaven from humble beginnings. The mustard seed, though tiny, grows into a large plant or tree-like structure, capable of supporting birds. Similarly, the kingdom begins specialize in this parable to include all who hear and respond to the gospel, regardless of background, finding a place in the kingdom. The parable emphasizes God’s power to expand His kingdom far beyond its small beginnings, fulfilling His promise of worldwide impact (e.g., Matthew 24:14).
Comment/Correction by author Andrew Sheets provided as follows:
The teaching and preaching of the Parable of the Mustard Seed is overwhelmingly perverse in the Church of Laodicea.
I have written about this often showing how Jesus and the Apostles warned repeatedly of the coming wolves. After the last apostle, John, died the Catholic Church soon formed and following the Creed of Nicea and the creation of the PAGAN Polytheistic Gnosticism of the TRINITY from Greek Stoic Philosophy and by the 1800s the creation of the perverted Bible translations.
How could these perverse warnings of the Kingdom Parables of Tares etc all be warnings and then among the first 4 warnings would MUSTARD SEED and LEAVEN be "good things"? It is not consistent and does not harmonize.
The TRUE MEANING of this Parable:
Man: Beginning with Jesus Christ the Apostles started the first church which was pure in Doctrine
Field: The world.
Growth into a Tree from the greatest among the Herbs (verse 32):
Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof."Field: The world.
Growth into a Tree from the greatest among the Herbs (verse 32):
Botanical Focus: The mustard seed’s transformation from seed to shrub to “tree” remains central, with the “tree” exaggeration reflecting the Church’s unnatural shift from purity to a corrupted, apostate state.
Meaning of the Parable:The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:32, KJV) likens the Kingdom to a mustard seed, tiny but potent, growing from a 1–2 mm speck into a 6–10-foot shrub, hyperbolically called a “tree,” hosting birds. Botanically, Brassica nigra remains a shrub, its weedy spread overtaking fields.
This mirrors the first-century Church’s transformation: from a pure, faithful remnant to an apostate institution. The “birds” lodging in its branches, as in Matthew 13:4, 19 (where birds represent Satan’s agents stealing truth), symbolize evil influences corrupting the Church.
This parallels the Laodicean Church (Revelation 3:14–22), lukewarm and self-deceived, embodying end-times apostasy. Like the mustard shrub’s unnatural “tree” status, the Church grew large but compromised, infiltrated by false teachings (2 Timothy 4:3–4).
This aligns with “perverse” parables like the Leaven (Matthew 13:33), where corruption spreads, and end-times warnings depicting a Church declining into apostasy, overtaken by Satan’s agents.
Explanation of Additions and Approach Birds as Evil Agents: The synopsis incorporates Matthew 13:4, 19 (from the Parable of the Sower), where birds represent Satan snatching away the Word, suggesting the “birds” in the mustard tree could symbolize evil agents or false teachers infiltrating the Church, contributing to its apostasy. 2 Timothy 4.
Explanation of Additions and Approach Birds as Evil Agents: The synopsis incorporates Matthew 13:4, 19 (from the Parable of the Sower), where birds represent Satan snatching away the Word, suggesting the “birds” in the mustard tree could symbolize evil agents or false teachers infiltrating the Church, contributing to its apostasy. 2 Timothy 4.
Laodicean Church: Revelation 3:14–22 describes the Church of Laodicea as lukewarm, self-sufficient, and spiritually blind, a classic depiction of apostasy. This connects to the mustard tree’s transformation, where growth leads to corruption, mirroring the Church’s decline.
Harmony with Parables and Scriptures: The synopsis ties the parable to the Parable of the Leaven (Matthew 13:33), often interpreted as corruption spreading within the Kingdom, and end-times passages like 2 Timothy 4:3–4 reinforcing the theme of spiritual decline.
4. Parable of the Leaven (Matthew 13:33)
Text (KJV):
“Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.”
Breakdown of Key Elements: Leaven (Yeast): The kingdom of heaven or its influence.
Woman: Represents God or His agents (e.g., Jesus, the church).
Three Measures of Meal: Humanity or the world.
Leavening Process: The pervasive spread of the kingdom’s influence.
Meaning of the Parable:
This parable highlights the transformative and pervasive nature of the kingdom of heaven. Just as a small amount of yeast works through an entire batch of dough, the kingdom starts small but gradually spreads its influence throughout the world, transforming lives and societies through the gospel. The hidden nature of the leaven suggests an internal, often invisible, work of God’s grace that produces profound change over time. The parable underscores the kingdom’s subtle but powerful growth.
Comment/Correction by author Andrew Sheets provided as follows:
The teaching and preaching of the Parable of LEAVEN is overwhelmingly perverse in the Church of Laodicea. Here is an example of John MacArthur Teaching that Leaven is GOOD and an example of how the Church grows.
Unlike the mustard seed’s visible growth, leaven suggests subtle, pervasive influence. In first-century context, leaven often symbolized corruption (Exodus 12:15, 1 Corinthians 5:6–8), implying the Kingdom’s spread could involve negative elements. Today, this applies to false teachers in the Laodicean Church (Revelation 3:14–22), which is lukewarm and self-deceived. The “woman” hiding leaven may represent deceptive influences, like false teachers, subtly infiltrating the Church with compromised doctrines (2 Timothy 4:3–4). As leaven permeates dough, these teachings spread, leading to apostasy in the modern Laodicean-like Church, marked by spiritual complacency and worldly conformity, fulfilling end-times warnings of decline.
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“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.”
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“No meat offering, which ye shall bring unto the LORD, shall be made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, in any offering of the LORD made by fire.”
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5. Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44)
Text (KJV):
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”
Breakdown of Key Elements: Treasure: The kingdom of heaven or the gospel.
Field: The world or one’s life.
Man: An individual seeking salvation.
Selling All: Sacrificing everything to gain the kingdom.
Meaning of the Parable:
This parable emphasizes the incomparable value of the kingdom of heaven. The man discovers a treasure of such worth that he joyfully gives up all he has to obtain it. Similarly, the kingdom—God’s rule, salvation, and eternal life—is so valuable that it is worth sacrificing worldly possessions, ambitions, or comforts to attain it. The parable calls for wholehearted commitment to Christ, reflecting the joy and urgency of embracing the gospel (e.g., Philippians 3:8).
6. Parable of the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45–46)
Text (KJV):
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”
Breakdown of Key Elements: Pearl of Great Price: The kingdom of heaven or salvation through Christ.
Merchant Man: An individual seeking truth or meaning.
Selling All: Giving up everything to obtain the pearl.
Meaning of the Parable:
Similar to the Hidden Treasure, this parable underscores the supreme value of the kingdom of heaven. The merchant, an active seeker of fine pearls, recognizes the unmatched worth of this one pearl and sacrifices everything to acquire it. The kingdom is portrayed as the ultimate treasure, worth any cost, and the parable encourages total dedication to Christ, who is the source of eternal life (e.g., Matthew 16:24–25).
7. Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47–50)
Text (KJV):
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
Breakdown of Key Elements: Net: The kingdom of heaven or the gospel message.
Sea: The world or humanity.
Fish of Every Kind: All people, righteous and unrighteous, who encounter the gospel.
Drawing to Shore: The end of the age or final judgment.
Good and Bad Fish: The just (believers) and the wicked (unbelievers).
Angels: God’s agents of judgment.
Meaning of the Parable:
This parable parallels the Parable of the Tares, emphasizing the final judgment. The net represents the gospel’s wide reach, drawing in all kinds of people. At the end of the age, the angels will separate the righteous (those who truly follow Christ) from the wicked (those who reject Him). The righteous are preserved, while the wicked face judgment. The parable stresses the inclusivity of the gospel call and the certainty of divine judgment, urging hearers to respond faithfully to the kingdom.
8. Parable of the Householder (Matthew 13:51–52)
Text (KJV):
“Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
Breakdown of Key Elements: Scribe Instructed: A disciple or teacher trained in the kingdom’s truths.
Householder: The master of a household, responsible for its resources.
Treasure: The truths of the kingdom, including Old Testament teachings and new revelations through Christ.
New and Old: The combination of established (Old Testament) and fresh (New Testament) teachings.
Meaning of the Parable:
This parable is directed to Jesus’ disciples, comparing them to a householder who wisely uses both old and new treasures. A scribe instructed in the kingdom understands both the Old Testament’s foundation and the new revelations brought by Christ. The parable emphasizes the responsibility of disciples to teach and apply the full scope of God’s truth, blending the continuity of God’s plan (old) with the fulfillment in Christ (new). It underscores the importance of understanding and sharing the gospel effectively.
2 Timothy 2:12
"If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:"
Revelation 1:6
"And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
Revelation 5:10
"And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth."
Revelation 12:5
"And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne."
1 Peter 2:7-9
"7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:"
Isaiah 66:7
"Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child."
Isaiah 66:8
"Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children."
Isaiah 66:9
"Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God."
Matthew 13:52
“Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
In Matthew 13 (KJV), Jesus chooses His disciples to know “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” (13:11), granting them understanding withheld from the multitude. He presents eight parables, structured in two sets of four.
The first four—sower (13:3–9), wheat and tares (13:24–30), mustard seed (13:31–32), and leaven (13:33)—are spoken to the multitude, who, lacking spiritual discernment, do not understand (13:13–15).
These parables veil the kingdom’s nature.
Privately, Jesus explains these to the disciples and adds four more—treasure hidden in a field (13:44), pearl of great price (13:45–46), net (13:47–50), and householder (13:52)—revealing the kingdom’s value and ultimate judgment.
The number eight signifies new beginnings, reflecting the disciples’ role in proclaiming the kingdom’s mysteries. By expounding the first four and revealing the latter four, Jesus equips His chosen to grasp and share the kingdom’s priceless truth (13:16–17).
The Parable of the HouseHolder: The BEST FOR LAST.
This parable is by far in my study the most essential to understand and this is identifying those who KNOW who they are in Christ Jesus our Lord and OUR Authority in Him and Him in Us and how we are JOINT HEIRS and our position in the Reign with him throughout the Millennial Kingdom and into the Eternal State.
Etymology of "Householder"
The term "householder" originates from Old English and Middle English roots, combining "house" and "holder":House: Derived from Old English hūs, meaning a dwelling, shelter, or building where people live. This term is rooted in Proto-Germanic hūsą and further back to Proto-Indo-European keudh-, meaning "to cover" or "hide."
Holder: Comes from Old English healdan ("to hold, possess, or keep"). It implies someone who maintains or possesses something, in this case, a house.
Combined, householder in Middle English (around the 14th century) referred to a person who owns or manages a household, typically the head of a family or home. It carried connotations of responsibility for the home, family, and associated duties, such as providing for the household or managing its affairs.
Historically, a householder was often a property-owning individual with social and economic responsibilities, sometimes linked to civic duties (e.g., in medieval contexts, householders might have specific legal or communal obligations).
The Parable of the Householder in Matthew 13:52 (KJV)
In Matthew 13:52 (KJV), Jesus states, “Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
In Matthew 13:52 (KJV), Jesus states, “Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
As the eighth parable in Matthew 13, spoken privately to the disciples, it is essential, revealing their role as stewards of God’s truth, preparing them to reign with Christ. This parable underscores their authority to share the kingdom’s mysteries, reflecting their exalted position in God’s eternal plan.
Element 1: The Scribe
The “scribe” signifies a disciple trained in kingdom truths (Matthew 13:11). Unlike unperceptive scribes, these are “instructed unto the kingdom,” equipped to teach with divine insight, foreshadowing their role in spreading the gospel (Matthew 28:19–20).
Element 2: The Householder
The “householder” (oikodespotes), or master of a household, symbolizes stewardship and authority. He manages a treasure, representing the disciple’s duty to distribute God’s revelation. This prefigures those who will reign with Christ, entrusted with His kingdom’s governance (Revelation 20:4, “They lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years”; Revelation 20:5, “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished”).
Element 3: Treasure, Old and New
The “treasure” comprises God’s truth: “old” (Old Testament Law and Prophets) and “new” (Christ’s teachings and gospel). The householder blends both, showing God’s redemptive continuity (Romans 15:4). The “old” grounds faith in prophecy, while the “new” fulfills it through Christ’s work.
Significance
This parable positions disciples as stewards who, understanding both Testaments, proclaim the kingdom’s value, preparing them to reign with Christ as faithful administrators (2 Timothy 2:15).
KJV Scriptures Cited:Matthew 13:52: “Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
Matthew 13:11: “Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”
Matthew 28:19–20: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations… Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.”
Romans 15:4: “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning.”
Revelation 20:4: “And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”
Revelation 20:5: “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.”
2 Timothy 2:15: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:12
"If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:"
Revelation 1:6
"And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
Revelation 5:10
"And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth."
Revelation 12:5
"And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne."
1 Peter 2:7-9
"7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:"
Isaiah 66:7
"Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child."
Isaiah 66:8
"Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children."
Isaiah 66:9
"Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God."
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