Verse 18

Luke 13:18

American Standard Version

18 He said therefore, Unto what is the kingdom of God (Elohim) like? and whereunto shall I liken it?
Original Language Text
greek
Ἔλεγεν ⸀οὖν· Τίνι ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ, καὶ τίνι ὁμοιώσω αὐτήν;
English Translation
He said therefore: To what is the kingdom of God like, and to what shall I compare it?
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
✓ Bookmark
Done.
Sign in to save notes and annotations.
Chapter 13 Context
1 Now there were some present at that very season who told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate h... Focus ↗
2 And he answered and said unto them, Think ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galila... Focus ↗
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish. Focus ↗
4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they were offe... Focus ↗
5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Focus ↗
6 And he spake this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking... Focus ↗
7 And he said unto the vinedresser, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, a... Focus ↗
8 And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and d... Focus ↗
9 and if it bear fruit thenceforth, [well]; but if not, thou shalt cut it down. Focus ↗
10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath day. Focus ↗
11 And behold, a woman that had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years; and she was bowed together, and c... Focus ↗
12 And when Yashua (Jesus) saw her, he called her, and said to her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine i... Focus ↗
13 And he laid his hands upon her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God (Elohim). Focus ↗
14 And the ruler of the synagogue, being moved with indignation because Yashua (Jesus) had healed on th... Focus ↗
15 But the Lord answered him, and said, Ye hypocrites, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose hi... Focus ↗
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had bound, lo, [these] eighteen ye... Focus ↗
17 And as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced f... Focus ↗
18 He said therefore, Unto what is the kingdom of God (Elohim) like? and whereunto shall I liken it?
19 It is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his own garden; and it grew... Focus ↗
20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God (Elohim)? Focus ↗
21 It is like unto leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till it was all leaven... Focus ↗
22 And he went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and journeying on unto Jerusalem. Focus ↗
23 And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them, Focus ↗
24 Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall n... Focus ↗
25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand with... Focus ↗
26 then shall ye begin to say, We did eat and drink in thy presence, and thou didst teach in our street... Focus ↗
27 and he shall say, I tell you, I know not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. Focus ↗
28 There shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jaco... Focus ↗
29 And they shall come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall sit down in the... Focus ↗
30 And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last. Focus ↗
31 In that very hour there came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Get thee out, and go hence: for Herod... Focus ↗
32 And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day an... Focus ↗
33 Nevertheless I must go on my way to-day and to-morrow and the [day] following: for it cannot be that... Focus ↗
34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets, and stoneth them that are sent unto her! how ofte... Focus ↗
35 Behold, your house is left unto you [desolate]: and I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until ye sh... Focus ↗