Matthew 13:29

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그러나 주인은 이렇게 대답하였다. ‘아니다. 가라지를 뽑다가, 가라지와 함께 밀까지 뽑으면, 어떻게 하겠느냐?

이 구절의 의미

In Matthew 13:29, Jesus explains that in the field of life, it's not wise to try and remove all the bad things (tares) because doing so might also harm the good things (wheat). He is speaking to his disciples about the kingdom of heaven.

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Imagine you have a garden with pretty flowers (the wheat), but there are some weeds (the tares) growing among them. Jesus says we shouldn't try to pull out all the weeds because we might accidentally hurt our beautiful flowers too!

역사적 배경

Matthew, one of Jesus' disciples, wrote this verse around AD 80-90 for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. The agricultural imagery would have been familiar in first-century Palestine.

오늘의 적용

Consider a situation where you want to remove a toxic friend from your life but realize that doing so might also affect other friends who are less problematic. Jesus teaches patience and letting God sort out the good from the bad.

주제

• judgment
• patience
• kingdom of heaven
• discipleship
• growth
• separation

관련 구절

• Matthew 13:24-30
• John 7:24
• Galatians 6:9
• Luke 8:11-15
• Ephesians 5:11

자주 묻는 질문

Why doesn't Jesus want the tares removed immediately?

Jesus emphasizes that removing bad elements prematurely might also harm the good. He teaches patience, trusting in God’s timing and plan.

How do we apply Matthew 13:29 to our relationships?

In our relationships, this verse reminds us not to rush judgments or actions that could unintentionally hurt others while trying to remove problems.

What does 'wheat' and 'tares' symbolize in the parable?

The wheat represents faithful believers, while tares represent those who follow evil. The parable illustrates how both coexist until judgment day.

Can this verse be used to justify indifference towards wrongdoings?

No, it's about timing and approach; it doesn't advocate ignoring wrongdoing but suggests waiting for the right moment under God’s guidance.