Translations
Modern
Again He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God?
Traditional
And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?
Literal
And again, He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?
Latin
Et iterum dixit: Cui simile æstimabo regnum Dei?
Original
Greek
English
Again He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God?
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) Leaven Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Gospel: Compared to a Pearl of Great Price Jesus, the Christ: Journeys Toward Jerusalem to Attend the Passover Jesus, the Christ: Parable of Leaven (Yeast)