5 Bible Verses

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
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Matthew 13:31-32KJV
This parable illustrates how the kingdom of God starts small but grows to have significant influence. It demonstrates that God's kingdom begins with humble origins but eventually becomes powerful and provides refuge for many.
Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
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Matthew 13:33KJV
This parable shows how the kingdom of God works subtly but effectively, spreading and transforming everything it touches. Like yeast permeating dough, God's kingdom gradually and invisibly influences the entire world.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
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Matthew 13:44KJV
This parable demonstrates the immense value of God's kingdom, showing that when someone truly understands its worth, they are willing to sacrifice everything else to obtain it. The kingdom is portrayed as a treasure so valuable that it merits complete commitment.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
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Matthew 13:45-46KJV
Similar to the previous parable, this verse emphasizes the supreme value of God's kingdom. The merchant represents those seeking spiritual truth, and finding the kingdom is so precious that it justifies surrendering all worldly possessions.
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard... So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
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Matthew 20:1-16KJV
This longer parable illustrates God's grace and how His kingdom operates differently from human expectations. It shows that God's rewards are not based on human measures of time or effort, but on His generous and equal love.

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