Luke 13:18

King James Version (KJV)

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

Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary

The kingdom - is like a grain of mustard seed - See on Matthew 13:31; (note).

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Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

Verses 18-21

See these parables explained in the notes at Matthew 13:31-32.

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Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary

Here is the progress of the gospel foretold in two parables, as in Mt 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.

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Ellen G. White
Christ's Object Lessons, 76-9

This chapter is based on Matthew 13:31, 32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18, 19.

In the multitude that listened to Christ's teaching there were many Pharisees. These noted contemptuously how few of His hearers acknowledged Him as the Messiah. And they questioned with themselves how this unpretending teacher could exalt Israel to universal dominion. Without riches, power, or honor, how was He to establish the new kingdom? Christ read their thoughts and answered them: COL 76.1

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Ellen G. White
SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5 (EGW), 1111

9-11. See EGW on Matthew 3:13-17. 5BC 1111.1

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