Add parallel Print Page Options

28 The earth produces crops all by itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full head of grain. 29 Whenever the crop is ready, the farmer goes out to cut the grain because it’s harvesttime.”

30 He continued, “What’s a good image for God’s kingdom? What parable can I use to explain it?

Read full chapter

28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”(A)

The Parable of the Mustard Seed(B)

30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like,(C) or what parable shall we use to describe it?

Read full chapter