Matthew 13:40 - The Message40-43 “The picture of thistles pulled up and burned is a scene from the final act. The Son of Man will send his angels, weed out the thistles from his kingdom, pitch them in the trash, and be done with them. They are going to complain to high heaven, but nobody is going to listen. At the same time, ripe, holy lives will mature and adorn the kingdom of their Father. “Are you listening to this? Really listening? Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176940 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition40 Just as the darnel (weeds resembling wheat) is gathered and burned with fire, so it will be at the close of the age. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)40 As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so shall it be in the end of the world. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible40 Just as people gather weeds and burn them in the fire, so it will be at the end of the present age. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version40 Therefore, just as weeds are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the consummation of the age. Ver Capítulo |
These are all warning markers—danger!—in our history books, written down so that we don’t repeat their mistakes. Our positions in the story are parallel—they at the beginning, we at the end—and we are just as capable of messing it up as they were. Don’t be so naive and self-confident. You’re not exempt. You could fall flat on your face as easily as anyone else. Forget about self-confidence; it’s useless. Cultivate God-confidence.