Matthew 13:31-33

The Mustard Seed

31 He presented another parable to them, saying, "1The kingdom of heaven is like 2a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field;
32 and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that 3THE BIRDS OF THE AIR come and NEST IN ITS BRANCHES."

The Leaven

33 He spoke another parable to them, "4The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in 5three pecks of flour until it was all leavened."

Cross References 5

  • 1. Matthew 13:31, 32: {Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18, 19;} Matthew 13:24
  • 2. Matthew 17:20; Luke 17:6
  • 3. Ezekiel 17:23; Psalms 104:12; Ezekiel 31:6; Daniel 4:12
  • 4. Matthew 13:33: {Luke 13:21;} Matthew 13:24
  • 5. Genesis 18:6; Judges 6:19; 1 Samuel 1:24

Footnotes 2

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