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Matthew 13:12

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Matthew 13:12

Verse 12 of 58

Scripture focus

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

Matthew 13:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 13:12

Theological / Devotional

Whosoever hath. That is, whoever sincerely desires truth (see on Matt. 13:11; cf. Mark 4:24). The ground must be ready for the seed to a certain extent before it can receive the seed with profit. Those who have made practical use of the truth revealed to them will be given more truth. Those who are spiritually receptive will get infinitely more good from any presentation of truth than the keenest minds that are lacking in spiritual receptiveness. The wonderful gifts of Heaven are for those who eagerly desire them (see DA 827).

Even that he hath. That is, “even that which he seemeth to have” (Luke 8:18). He who neglects to improve what little capacity he may have for the perception of truth will lose even that little capacity.

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