Matthew 13:8-9

[8] But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. [9] Who hath ears to hear,

What is the context of Matthew 13:8-9?

The Parable about a Farmer (Matthew 13:1-9 true)
Jesus Teaches in Parables (Matthew 13:1-9 true)
The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9 true)
The Parable of the Sower .( A .) .( B .) .( C .) (Matthew 13:1-23 true)
Parable of the Farmer Scattering Seed (Matthew 13:1-23 true)

What does Matthew 13:8-9 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Some seed also fell on good ground and produced a crop. Even a hundred-fold return was not outstanding. ^[1] The same sower and seed produced no crop, some crop, or much crop depending on the soil.

"This fourth soil cautions us not to expect identical levels of fruitfulness in all people, since believers grow spiritually at different rates." ^[2]

Jesus" final statement means the parable needs careful consideration and interpretation ( Matthew 13:9). Jesus interpreted it to His disciples later in Matthew 13:18-23. ^[3]