Parable of the Wheat and Weeds

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

’Jesus’ parable of the weeds among the wheat presents the kingdom of heaven as being like a farmer who sows good seed but is surprised to find that it contained seeds that developed into weeds. The weeds and the wheat must be allowed to grow together until the time of harvest, because, like a mustard seed or like yeast, the kingdom of heaven will grow and expand.

Because his disciples didn’t fully understand his allegory of seeds, wheat, and weeds, he explained it to them when they asked for clarification.