Matthew 13:32

The Passion Translation

Although the smallest of all the seeds, it eventually grows into the greatest of garden plants, becoming a tree for birds to come and build their nests in its branches.”

Cross References

Psalm 104:12

The birds build nests near the tranquil streams, chirping their joyous songs from the branches above.

Ezekiel 31:6

All the birds of heaven nested in its strong branches, and wild animals gave birth under its shade. Many, many people sat in its shadow.

Daniel 4:12

Its branches and foliage were beautiful, its fruit abundant, providing enough food for all. Animals rested under its shade, and birds found shelter in its sturdy branches. All living creatures were nourished from it.”

Mark 4:30

And he told them this parable: “How can I describe God’s kingdom realm? Let me illustrate it with this parable.

Mark 4:32

yet when it springs up and grows, it becomes the largest plant in the garden, with so many large spreading branches, even birds can nest in its shade.”

Luke 13:18

Jesus taught them this parable: “How can I describe God’s kingdom?

Acts 1:15

During this time Peter stood up among the 120 believers who were gathered and said,

Acts 21:20

When they heard Paul’s report, they praised God. And they said to him, “You should know, brother, that there are many tens of thousands of Jews who have also embraced the faith and are passionately keeping the law of Moses.

Revelation 11:15

Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and a loud voice broke forth in heaven, saying: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our God and of his Anointed One! He will reign supreme for an eternity of eternities!”