Translations
Modern
Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?
Traditional
Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
Literal
And He was saying, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what will I liken it?
Latin
Dicebat ergo: Cui simile est regnum Dei, et cui simile æstimabo illud?
Interlinear
Greek
English
Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?
Notes
The parables of the mustard seed and the yeast reveal the nature of the kingdom of God. Like a mustard seed, it grows from a tiny size until it becomes large. Like yeast (leaven) in dough, it spreads through everything.
Events
- Mustard Seed and Leaven Teachingc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Gospel: Compared to a Mustard Seed Jesus, the Christ: Journeys Toward Jerusalem to Attend the Passover Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Mustard Seed Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Granule of Mustard Seed The Mustard Seed