Matthew 13:12

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.

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Other Translations for Matthew 13:12

BSB

Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For whoever has, it shall be given to him, and he shall have in abundance. But whoever has not, even what he has shall be taken away from him.

ERV

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

NHEB

For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will have abundance, but whoever does not have, from him will be taken away even that which he has.

SMT

For whoever has shall be given to him, and he shall have in excess; and whoever has not, also what he has shall be taken away from him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 13:12

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Commentary for Matthew 13:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 13:12

Summary

Increase follows possession; deprivation follows lack

Event

Jesus teaches reciprocal principle

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD