Luke 13:18-21

Listen to Luke 13:18-21

The Mustard Seed and the Leaven

18 1He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?
19 It is like 2a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches. ”
20 And again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?
21 3It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in 4three measures of flour, until it was 5all leavened. ”

Cross References 5

  • 1. 13:18 For ver. 18, 19, see Matt. 13:31, 32; Mark 4:30-32
  • 2. 13:19 ch. 17:6; Matt. 17:20
  • 3. 13:21 Matt. 13:33
  • 4. 13:21 Gen. 18:6
  • 5. 13:21 1 Cor. 5:6; Gal. 5:9
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