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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:31

The Parable of the Mustard Seed · Matthew 13:31–32
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Translations

Modern
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.
Traditional
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Literal
He put before them another parable, saying: “The kingdom of the heavens is like a grain of mustard, which a man, having taken, sowed in his field,
Latin
Aliam parabolam proposuit eis dicens: Simile est regnum cælorum grano sinapis, quod accipiens homo seminavit in agro suo:

Original

Greek
English
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.

Notes

Matthew 13:31–33

Jesus used surprising and vivid images in these parables. He probably wanted to show how the kingdom of Heaven would grow through preaching the good news. More probably, he wanted to highlight the contrast between small beginnings and a glorious end. He also encouraged the disciples to be patient (see also Matthew 16:24–17:13).

Matthew 13:1–53

In the third major speech recorded by Matthew (see study note on Matthew 5:1–7:29), Jesus here recognized the separation of his followers from others (Matthew 13:14, 16). He began to reveal the secrets of the kingdom of heaven privately to them through parables.

Events

Parallels

Mark 4:30–34 Luke 13:18–19

Glossary

Eternal Life Food and Food Preparation Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Mustard Parable

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gospel: Compared to a Mustard Seed Jesus, the Christ: Kingdom of Its Nature Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Mustard Seed Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Tares and Other Teachings (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Granule of Mustard Seed Mustard Seed Mustard: General Scriptures Concerning Parables: Parables of Christ: Mustard-Seed Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee The Mustard Seed