New International Version“Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied.
New Living TranslationDo you understand all these things?” “Yes,” they said, “we do.”
English Standard Version“Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.”
Berean Standard BibleHave you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.
Berean Literal BibleHave you understood all these things?" "Yes," they say to Him.
King James BibleJesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
New King James VersionJesus said to them, “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”
New American Standard Bible“Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes.”
NASB 1995“Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes.”
NASB 1977“Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes.”
Legacy Standard Bible“Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes.”
Amplified Bible“Have you understood all these things [in the lessons of the parables]?” They said to Jesus, “Yes.”
Christian Standard Bible“Have you understood all these things? ” They answered him, “Yes.”
Holman Christian Standard Bible“Have you understood all these things?"” Yes,” they told Him.
American Standard VersionHave ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea.
Contemporary English VersionJesus asked his disciples if they understood all these things. They said, "Yes, we do."
English Revised VersionHave ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"Have you understood all of this?" "Yes," they answered.
Good News Translation"Do you understand these things?" Jesus asked them. "Yes," they answered.
International Standard Version"Do you understand all these things?" They told him, "Yes."
NET Bible"Have you understood all these things?" They replied, "Yes."
New Heart English Bible"Have you understood all these things?" They answered him, "Yes."
Webster's Bible TranslationJesus saith to them, Have ye understood all these things? They say to him, Yes, Lord.
Weymouth New Testament"Have you understood all this?" He asked. "Yes," they said. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHave you understood all these things?” Jesus asked them. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.
World English BibleJesus said to them, “Have you understood all these things?” They answered him, “Yes, Lord.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJesus says to them, “Did you understand all these?” They say to Him, “Yes, Lord.”
Berean Literal BibleHave you understood all these things?" "Yes," they say to Him.
Young's Literal Translation Jesus saith to them, 'Did ye understand all these?' They say to him, 'Yes, sir.'
Smith's Literal TranslationJesus says to them, Have ye understood all these? They say to him, Yes, Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHave ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.
Catholic Public Domain VersionHave you understood all these things?” They say to him, “Yes.”
New American Bible“Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.”
New Revised Standard Version“Have you understood all this?” They answered, “Yes.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to them, Have you understood all of these things? They said to him, Yes, our Lord.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishYeshua said to them, “Have you understood all these things?” They were saying to him, “Yes, Our Lord.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus said to them: Have you understood all these things? They said to him: Yes, Lord.
Godbey New TestamentDo you understand all these things? They say to Him, Yea.
Haweis New Testament
Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things?
Mace New Testament
Then Jesus said to them, have ye understood all this?
Weymouth New Testament
"Have you understood all this?" He asked. "Yes," they said.
Worrell New Testament
"Did ye understand all these things?" They say to Him, "Yes;"
Worsley New Testament
Then saith Jesus unto them,Did ye understand all these? they say unto Him, Yes, Lord: and He said unto them,
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Parable of the Net… 50and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 51Have you understoodallthese things?”“Yes,”they answered.52Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”…
Cross References Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
Matthew 16:12Then they understood that He was not telling them to beware of the leaven used in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Mark 4:11He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
Luke 8:10He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’
John 16:29His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech.
John 14:26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.
John 16:13However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
1 Corinthians 2:10But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
1 Corinthians 2:14The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Ephesians 1:17-18that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
Colossians 1:9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Hebrews 5:12-14Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! / For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. / But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
1 John 2:20You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.
1 John 2:27And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.
Proverbs 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Treasury of Scripture Jesus said to them, Have you understood all these things? They say to him, Yes, Lord. Have. Matthew 13:11,19 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… Matthew 15:17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? Matthew 16:11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spakeit not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? Jump to Previous ClearJesusSirUnderstandUnderstoodJump to Next ClearJesusSirUnderstandUnderstoodMatthew 13 1.The parable of the sower and the seed;18.the explanation of it.24.The parable of the weeds;31.of the mustard seed;33.of the leaven;36.explanation of the parable of the weeds.44.The parable of the hidden treasure;45.of the pearl;47.of the drag net cast into the sea.53.Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.Have you understood all these things?”In this phrase, Jesus is addressing His disciples after delivering a series of parables. The question emphasizes the importance of understanding spiritual truths. In the biblical context, understanding is often linked to wisdom and insight given by God ( Proverbs 2:6). The parables in Matthew 13, such as the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Weeds, reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus' inquiry highlights the necessity for His followers to grasp the deeper meanings of His teachings, which are not always apparent to the casual listener ( Matthew 13:11-13). This question also serves as a reminder of the disciples' role as future teachers and leaders who must comprehend and convey these truths to others. “Yes,” they answered.
The disciples' affirmative response indicates their confidence in understanding Jesus' teachings, though it is evident from subsequent events that their comprehension was not yet complete. This reflects a common theme in the Gospels where the disciples often misunderstand or only partially grasp Jesus' message (Mark 8:17-21). Their answer also demonstrates their willingness to learn and grow in their faith. The cultural context of the time valued oral teaching and learning through dialogue, which is evident in the disciples' engagement with Jesus. This moment foreshadows the fuller understanding they would receive after the resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (John 14:26,Acts 2:1-4), which would empower them to fully comprehend and teach the truths of the Kingdom. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching His disciples through parables in this chapter. 2. DisciplesThe followers of Jesus who are being taught and are responding to His question about understanding the parables. 3. ParablesA series of accounts told by Jesus in Matthew 13 to convey spiritual truths about the Kingdom of Heaven. Teaching Points Understanding Spiritual TruthsJesus emphasizes the importance of understanding His teachings. As believers, we should strive to comprehend the spiritual truths in Scripture, seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance. The Role of the DiscipleThe disciples' affirmative response indicates their willingness to learn and grow. As modern disciples, we should be eager to understand and apply Jesus' teachings in our lives. The Importance of Asking QuestionsJesus' question invites reflection and self-assessment. We should regularly evaluate our understanding of Scripture and seek clarification when needed. The Gift of Spiritual InsightUnderstanding is a gift from God. We should pray for insight and wisdom, trusting that God will illuminate His Word to us. Application of ParablesThe parables are not just accounts but lessons for living. We should consider how the principles in Jesus' parables apply to our daily lives and decisions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13
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Jesus predicted He would return soon (Matthew 24:34), but 2,000 years have passed--was He wrong?(51) Have ye understood all these things?--The verb is the same as that used in the parable of the Sower. An intellectual apprehension of the truth, which is also spiritual, is the condition of the growth in wisdom which enables the disciple to become in due course a teacher. There was doubtless in the answer of the disciples a grateful consciousness of a rapid increase in knowledge and insight. There was also a certain child-like na?vete in the readiness with which they declared their conviction that they had mastered all the mysteries of the kingdom which had been veiled beneath the symbolism of these earthly similitudes. Verses 51, 52. - The Promise, under the simile of the householder. Matthew only. Verse 51. - Jesus saith unto them. Omitted by the Revised Version as a manifest gloss, perhaps originally due to a lectionary. Haveye understood. Our Lord wishes them to realize the progress that they have already made, that he may give them a fresh promise, and thus summon them to fresh energy. All these things? Probably the immediately preceding parables and others spoken at the same time (cf. ver. 34, note). They say unto him, Yea, Lord.Lord is rightly omitted by the Revised Version. It distracts the attention from the quiet affirmative.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Have you understoodΣυνήκατε(Synēkate)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4920:To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.allπάντα(panta)Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.these things?”ταῦτα(tauta)Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.“Yes,”Ναί(Nai)Particle
Strong's 3483:Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.they answered.Λέγουσιν(Legousin)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.
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