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Luke 13:19 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" 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. "
Luke 13:19
Verse in Context
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And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
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.
And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?
It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
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Luke 13:1
"There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices."
Luke 13:2
"And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?"
Luke 13:3
"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."
Luke 13:4
"Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?"
Luke 13:5
"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."
Luke 13:6
"He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none."
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