16 So ought not this woman, abeing a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound—think of it—for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath?”
17 And when He said these things, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were adone by Him.
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
18 aThen He said, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?
19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a1 large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”
The Parable of the Leaven
20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?
21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three ameasures of meal till it was all leavened.”
The Narrow Way
22 aAnd He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there afew who are saved?” And He said to them,
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Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
| << Luke 13:17 | Luke 13:19 >> |
Luke 13:18-21
See these parables explained in the notes at Matthew 13:31-32.
| << Luke 13:17 | Luke 13:19 >> |
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