Mark 4:31

As a grain of mustard; which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that are in the earth.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:

In Context

30And he said: How shall we liken the kingdom of God, or in what comparison shall we set it forth?

32And when it is sown, it grows up, and becomes greater than all the herbs, and shoots out great branches; so that the birds of the air can lodge under its shadow.

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Matthew Henry on Mark 4:22-35

The Gradual Advance of the Gospel. 21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. 25 For he that hath, to him shall be… Read the whole commentary →

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