Luke 13:19
It's like a mustard seed that a man planted in his garden. It grew into a tree, and the birds came and nested in its branches.”
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In Context
18Then Jesus asked, “So what is the kingdom of God like? What should I compare it to?
20He asked again, “What shall I compare the kingdom of God to?
Cross References
Song of Solomon 4:12My sister, my bride, is a locked garden, a spring of water that is closed, a fountain that is sealed.
Song of Solomon 6:2My love has gone down to his garden, to his flowerbeds of spices. He enjoys feeding in the gardens and plucks lilies.
Isaiah 2:2In the last days the mountain where the Lord's Temple stands will be recognized as the highest of all mountains, rising above other hills. Many from the other nations will travel to it.
Isaiah 49:20The children born during your time of mourning in exile will say, “This place is too crowded for me! Make room so I have a place to live!”
Isaiah 53:1Has anyone believed our news? Who has the Lord shown his power to?
Isaiah 58:11The Lord will always lead you; he will give you all you need in you in a desolate land; he will make you strong again. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring that never runs dry.
Matthew Henry on Luke 13:19-23
The Widow of Nain. 18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. 20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and… Read the whole commentary →