Matthew 13:33

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is similar to yeast, which a woman worked into a batch of dough [i.e., the amount was over half a bushel], until [the dough] was completely leavened [by it].”

Cross References

Galatians 5:9

A little bit of yeast permeates the whole batch of dough [i.e., a few people can influence everyone else to do the wrong thing in this matter].

Luke 13:21

It is similar to yeast, which a woman worked into three batches of dough, until the dough was completely permeated [by it].”

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the unearned favor and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May He be honored both now and forever. May it be so.

Philippians 1:9

And I pray that your love may grow stronger and stronger, [along] with how much you know, and [that you may grow] in your ability to comprehend things.

Philippians 1:6

I am confident of this very thing, that God, who began something good among you, will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ’s [return].

John 15:2

He will cut off [See verse 6] every branch [i.e., follower of Christ] who is in [fellowship with] me that does not bear fruit. And He will prune every branch that does bear fruit, so it will bear more fruit.

Mark 13:20

And if the Lord had not kept those days as short as they were, no one would have been saved [i.e., from the devastating destruction]. But for the sake of the elect [i.e., God’s people], whom He chose, He kept those days short.

Matthew 13:24

[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,