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Luke 13:18 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 13:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 13 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
“Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?”
Luke 13:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 13:18
Jesus asks: 'Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?' (τίνι ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ, καὶ τίνι ὁμοιώσω αὐτήν;). The double question emphasizes the challenge of explaining God's kingdom to earthly minds. The mustard seed parable (vv.18-19) illustrates how God's kingdom begins small but grows expansive—from Jesus and twelve disciples to worldwide church. The leaven parable (vv.20-21) shows the kingdom's permeating influence—small beginning, total transformation. Both parables counter expectations of immediate, visible messianic kingdom, teaching gradual, o...
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Cross-References for Luke 13:18
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“How will we liken the Kingdom of God? Or with what parable will we illustrate it?,And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?,,,,,,,,”
“'Look”
“saying”
“The Kingdom of God is as if a man should cast seed on the earth,,And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;,,,,,,,,”
“To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?,And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?,,,,,,,,”
“saying”
“{So reads TR. MT omits But the Lord said,} To what then will I liken the people of this generation? What are they like?,And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?,,,,,,,,”
“daughter of Jerusalem? What shall I compare to you”