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Mark 4:30
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28 For the earth ayields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head.  
29 But when the grain ripens, immediately ahe puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”  

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

30 Then He said, a“To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it?  
31 It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth;
32 but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out large branches, so that the birds of the air may nest under its shade.”

Jesus’ Use of Parables

33 aAnd with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it.  
34 But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, aHe explained all things to His disciples.  
Verse Comparison: Mark 4:30

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American Standard Version
And he said, How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth?

Amplified® Bible
And He said, With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use to illustrate {and} explain it?

Contemporary English Version
Finally, Jesus said: What is God's kingdom like? What story can I use to explain it?

Darby English Version
And he said, How should we liken the kingdom of God, or with what comparison should we compare it?

Good News Bible
"What shall we say the Kingdom of God is like?" asked Jesus. "What parable shall we use to explain it?

International Standard Version
He was also saying, "How can we show what the kingdom of God is like, or what parable can we use to describe it?

King James Version
And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

New American Standard Bible
And He said, "How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it?

New International Version
Again he said, "What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it?

New King James Version
Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it?

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And He said, "How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it?

Young's Literal Translation
And he said, `To what may we liken the reign of God, or in what simile may we compare it?


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