Matthew 13:33

Another parable he spoke to them: The kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

In Context

32Which is the least indeed of all seeds; but when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in its branches.

34All these things Jesus spoke to the multitudes in parables; and without a parable he spoke nothing to them;

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Cross References

Matthew 13:24Another parable he put forth to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field.

Luke 13:21It is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

John 16:12I have yet many things to say to you, but ye can not bear them now.

Galatians 5:9A little leaven leavens the whole lump.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:25-44

Parable of the Tares, the Mustard-Seed, the Leaven, &c.. 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? 28 He… Read the whole commentary →

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