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href="/bsb/luke/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Again he asked, &#8220What shall I compare the kingdom of God to?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He also asked, “What else is the Kingdom of God like?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And again He said, "To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And again He said, &#8220To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And again He said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again he said, “What can I compare the kingdom of God to?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again He said, &#8220What can I compare the kingdom of God to? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, "What can I compare God's kingdom with? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He asked again, "What can I compare the kingdom of God to?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Again Jesus asked, "What shall I compare the Kingdom of God with? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Again he said, "To what can I compare the kingdom of God? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again He asked, ?To what can I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Again he said, "To what should I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And again he said, "To what can I compare the Kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And again He said, "To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Again he said, “To what shall I compare God’s Kingdom? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And again He said, “To what will I liken the Kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And again He said, "To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And again he said, 'To what shall I liken the reign of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And again he said: Whereunto shall I esteem the kingdom of God to be like? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And again, he said: “To what figure shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And again he said, “To what should I compare the kingdom of God?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Again Jesus said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Again, Yeshua said, “To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And again he said: To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And again He said, <FR>To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />again he said, to what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And again He said, "To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And again He said, <FR>"To what shall I liken the Kingdom of God?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And again He said, <FR>To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/13-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5674" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/13.htm">The Parable of the Leaven</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19</span>It 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.” <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">Again</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He asked,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tini (IPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“To what</a> <a href="/greek/3666.htm" title="3666: homoiōsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To make like, liken; I compare. From homoios; to assimilate, i.e. Compare; passively, to become similar.">can I compare</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">21</span>It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Matthew 13:33</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-30.htm">Mark 4:30-32</a></span><br />Then He asked, “To what can we compare the kingdom of God? With what parable shall we present it? / It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds sown upon the earth. / But after it is planted, it grows to be the largest of all garden plants and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air nest in its shade.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a></span><br />He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-6.htm">Matthew 16:6</a></span><br />“Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-9.htm">Galatians 5:9</a></span><br />A little leaven works through the whole batch of dough.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6-7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Matthew 13:24-30</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45-46</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Matthew 13:47-50</a></span><br />Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. / When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. / So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34-35</a></span><br />As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. / Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-22.htm">Ezekiel 17:22-24</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take a shoot from the lofty top of the cedar, and I will set it out. I will pluck a tender sprig from its topmost shoots, and I will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. / I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches. / Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-6.htm">Ezekiel 31:6</a></span><br />All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs; all the great nations lived in its shade.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Compare</a> <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Liken</a> <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Whereunto</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Compare</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Liken</a> <a href="/luke/13-29.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/acts/5-24.htm">Whereunto</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/13-1.htm">Jesus preaches repentance upon the punishment of the Galilaeans and others.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/13-6.htm">The fruitless fig tree may not stand.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/13-10.htm">He heals the crooked woman;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/13-18.htm">shows the powerful working of the word, by the parable of the grain of mustard seed, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/13-20.htm">and of leaven;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/13-22.htm">exhorts to enter in at the strait gate;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/13-31.htm">and reproves Herod and Jerusalem.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Again He asked</b><br>This phrase indicates a continuation of Jesus' teaching, suggesting that He is building upon previous parables or lessons. It reflects His method of using questions to engage His audience and provoke deeper thought. This approach is consistent with rabbinic teaching methods of the time, where questions were used to stimulate discussion and reflection.<p><b>“To what can I compare</b><br>Jesus often used comparisons and parables to explain spiritual truths in a way that was relatable to His audience. This method of teaching was effective in conveying complex ideas through simple, everyday experiences. The use of comparison here invites listeners to consider the nature of the kingdom of God in a new and insightful way.<p><b>the kingdom of God?”</b><br>The kingdom of God is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and reign. It is both a present reality and a future hope, encompassing the transformative power of God's presence in the world. In the context of Luke, the kingdom is often depicted as subverting worldly expectations, emphasizing humility, service, and the reversal of social norms. This concept is echoed throughout the Gospels and is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about God's reign (e.g., <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a>, <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>). The kingdom is also typified in Jesus Himself, who embodies its values and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the nature of the Kingdom of God through parables.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a></b><br>A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and reign, both in the present and future.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples_and_followers.htm">The Disciples and Followers</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, who are learning about the nature and growth of God's Kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_kingdom.htm">Understanding the Kingdom</a></b><br>The Kingdom of God is not just a future reality but a present spiritual reign in the hearts of believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/growth_and_influence.htm">Growth and Influence</a></b><br>Like yeast in dough, the Kingdom of God starts small but has a transformative and expansive influence on the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_patience.htm">Faith and Patience</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation.htm">Active Participation</a></b><br>Christians are invited to actively participate in the Kingdom by living out its values and sharing the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_assurance.htm">Hope and Assurance</a></b><br>The certainty of God's Kingdom provides hope and assurance amidst the challenges of life, knowing that God's purposes will ultimately prevail.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'first_will_be_last'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'first will be last'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'formless_and_void'_mean.htm">What does studying the Bible precept upon precept mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_yeast_change_dough_like_god's_realm.htm">How does yeast transform dough like God's kingdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_parables_did_jesus_teach.htm">What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/13-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Again</span><br /><span class="grk">πάλιν</span> <span class="translit">(palin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He asked,</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“To what</span><br /><span class="grk">Τίνι</span> <span class="translit">(Tini)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can I compare</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁμοιώσω</span> <span class="translit">(homoiōsō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3666.htm">Strong's 3666: </a> </span><span class="str2">To make like, liken; I compare. From homoios; to assimilate, i.e. Compare; passively, to become similar.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kingdom</span><br /><span class="grk">βασιλείαν</span> <span class="translit">(basileian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> </span><span class="str2">From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God?</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/13-20.htm">Luke 13:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/13-20.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 13:20 Again he said To what shall (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/13-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 13:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 13:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/13-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 13:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 13:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>