New International Version Again he asked, “What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? New Living Translation He also asked, “What else is the Kingdom of God like? English Standard Version And again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? Berean Standard Bible Again He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God? Berean Literal Bible And again, He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? King James Bible And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? New King James Version And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? New American Standard Bible And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? NASB 1995 And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? NASB 1977 And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? Legacy Standard Bible And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? Amplified Bible And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? Berean Annotated Bible Again He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God {Theou}? Christian Standard Bible Again he said, “What can I compare the kingdom of God to? Holman Christian Standard Bible Again He said, “What can I compare the kingdom of God to? American Standard Version And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? Contemporary English Version Then Jesus said, "What can I compare God's kingdom with? English Revised Version And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? GOD'S WORD® Translation He asked again, "What can I compare the kingdom of God to? Good News Translation Again Jesus asked, "What shall I compare the Kingdom of God with? International Standard Version Again he said, "To what can I compare the kingdom of God? NET Bible Again he said, "To what should I compare the kingdom of God? New Heart English Bible And again he said, "To what can I compare the Kingdom of God? Webster's Bible Translation And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? Weymouth New Testament And again He said, "To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAgain He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God? World English Bible Again he said, “To what shall I compare God’s Kingdom? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd again He said, “To what will I liken the Kingdom of God? Berean Literal Bible And again, He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? Young's Literal Translation And again he said, 'To what shall I liken the reign of God? Smith's Literal Translation And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd again he said: Whereunto shall I esteem the kingdom of God to be like? Catholic Public Domain Version And again, he said: “To what figure shall I compare the kingdom of God? New American Bible Again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? New Revised Standard Version And again he said, “To what should I compare the kingdom of God? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAgain Jesus said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? Aramaic Bible in Plain English Again, Yeshua said, “To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd again he said: To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? Godbey New Testament And again He said, Haweis New Testament And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? Mace New Testament again he said, to what shall I compare the kingdom of God? Weymouth New Testament And again He said, "To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God? Worrell New Testament And again He said, Worsley New Testament And again He said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Parable of the Leaven19It is like a mustard seed that a man tossed into his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.” 20 Again He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God? 21It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”… Cross References Again He asked, Matthew 22:1 Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: Matthew 13:31 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. “To what can I compare Matthew 11:16 To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: Mark 4:30 Then He asked, “To what can we compare the kingdom of God? With what parable shall we present it? Isaiah 40:18 To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him? the kingdom of God? Daniel 2:44 In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. Matthew 13:33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.” Matthew 17:20 “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 16:6 “Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Galatians 5:9 A little leaven works through the whole batch of dough. 1 Corinthians 5:6-7 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough? / Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Matthew 13:24-30 Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. / But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away. / When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared. … Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. Matthew 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Treasury of Scripture And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? Jump to Previous Compare Kingdom Liken Reign WhereuntoJump to Next Compare Kingdom Liken Reign WhereuntoLuke 13 1. Jesus preaches repentance upon the punishment of the Galilaeans and others.6. The fruitless fig tree may not stand. 10. He heals the crooked woman; 18. shows the powerful working of the word, by the parable of the grain of mustard seed, 20. and of leaven; 22. exhorts to enter in at the strait gate; 31. and reproves Herod and Jerusalem. Again He asked, Jesus continued teaching the crowds through parables, using questions to draw them into careful reflection. Mat 22:1 Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: “To what can I compare He used familiar images from daily life to reveal realities that could not be fully understood through outward appearances alone. Mat 11:16 To what can I compare this generation? They are like… the kingdom of God? God’s kingdom is His saving rule, present in the ministry of Jesus and destined to be fully revealed in the future. Its growth and influence often begin in ways that seem small or unexpected, overturning human assumptions about power and importance. Dan 2:44 In the days of those kings, the God of heaven… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the nature of the Kingdom of God through parables. 2. The Kingdom of God A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and reign, both in the present and future. 3. The Disciples and Followers The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, who are learning about the nature and growth of God's Kingdom. Teaching Points Understanding the KingdomThe Kingdom of God is not just a future reality but a present spiritual reign in the hearts of believers. Growth and Influence Like yeast in dough, the Kingdom of God starts small but has a transformative and expansive influence on the world. Faith and Patience Believers are called to have faith in the seemingly small beginnings of God's work and to trust in His timing for growth and fulfillment. Active Participation Christians are invited to actively participate in the Kingdom by living out its values and sharing the Gospel. Hope and Assurance The certainty of God's Kingdom provides hope and assurance amidst the challenges of life, knowing that God's purposes will ultimately prevail. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 13:20?2. How does Luke 13:20 illustrate the Kingdom of God's transformative power? 3. What does the "leaven" symbolize in Luke 13:20, and why is it significant? 4. How can we apply the principle of growth from Luke 13:20 in our lives? 5. What other Scriptures emphasize small beginnings leading to significant outcomes? 6. How can we actively participate in expanding God's Kingdom as described in Luke 13:20? 7. What does the parable of the yeast in Luke 13:20 reveal about the Kingdom of God? 8. How does Luke 13:20 challenge traditional views of spiritual growth and influence? 9. Why is yeast used as a metaphor in Luke 13:20, and what does it symbolize? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 13? Luke 13:20 captures Jesus pausing, repeating, and framing a question so His disciples—and we—will ponder the nature of God’s reign. The kingdom is real, present, and powerfully at work, beginning small but destined to permeate and prevail. Christ’s simple question draws us to watch for that quiet, sovereign expansion in every corner of life and history. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Againπάλιν (palin) Adverb Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. He asked, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “To what Τίνι (Tini) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. can I compare ὁμοιώσω (homoiōsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3666: To make like, liken; I compare. From homoios; to assimilate, i.e. Compare; passively, to become similar. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God? Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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