the field is the world, the good seeds are the children of the Kingdom, and the darnel weeds are the children of the evil one.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 13:38 in context
Matthew 13:35–41
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that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
“I will open my mouth in parables;
I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.”
36
Then Jesus sent the multitudes away, and went into the house. His disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the darnel weeds of the field.”
37
He answered them, “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man,
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the field is the world, the good seeds are the children of the Kingdom, and the darnel weeds are the children of the evil one.
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As therefore the darnel weeds are gathered up and burned with fire; so will it be at the end of this age.
41
The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will gather out of his Kingdom all things that cause stumbling and those who do iniquity,
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