The Parable of the Mustard Seed

18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

Other Translations of Luke 13:18

New International Version

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

18 Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to?

English Standard Version

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

18 He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?

The Message

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

18 Then he said, "How can I picture God's kingdom for you? What kind of story can I use?

New King James Version

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

18 Then He said, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?

New Living Translation

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

18 Then Jesus said, "What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 13:18

Commentary on Luke 13:18-22

(Read Luke 13:18-22)

Here is the progress of the gospel foretold in two parables, as in Matthew 13. The kingdom of the Messiah is the kingdom of God. May grace grow in our hearts; may our faith and love grow exceedingly, so as to give undoubted evidence of their reality. May the example of God's saints be blessed to those among whom they live; and may his grace flow from heart to heart, until the little one becomes a thousand.