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Luke 13:17–18

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And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
¶ Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
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From verse 17

  1. 1 Peter 3:16Rank 1 from verse 17
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    16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

  2. Psalms 132:18Rank 2 from verse 17
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    18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

  3. 2 Timothy 3:9Rank 3 from verse 17
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    9But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

  4. Acts 3:9–11Rank 4 from verse 17
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    9And all the people saw him walking and praising God:

    10And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

    11And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.

  5. Acts 4:21Rank 5 from verse 17
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    21So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.

  6. Exodus 15:11Rank 6 from verse 17
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    11Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

  7. Isaiah 4:2Rank 7 from verse 17
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    2In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

  8. Isaiah 45:24Rank 8 from verse 17
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    24Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.

  9. John 12:17–18Rank 9 from verse 17
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    17The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

    18For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

  10. Luke 14:6Rank 10 from verse 17
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    6And they could not answer him again to these things.

  11. Luke 18:43Rank 11 from verse 17
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    43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

  12. Luke 19:37–40Rank 12 from verse 17
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    37And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

    38Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

    39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

    40And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

  13. Luke 19:48Rank 13 from verse 17
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    48And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

  14. Luke 20:40Rank 14 from verse 17
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    40And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.

  15. Psalms 109:29Rank 15 from verse 17
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    29Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.

  16. Psalms 111:3Rank 16 from verse 17
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    3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

  17. Psalms 40:14Rank 17 from verse 17
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    14Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

From verse 18

  1. Mark 4:30–34Rank 1 from verse 18
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    30¶ And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

    31It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:

    32But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.

    33And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

    34But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

  2. Luke 17:21Rank 2 from verse 18
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    21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

  3. Matthew 13:31–32Rank 3 from verse 18
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    31¶ 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:

    32Which 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.

  4. Luke 13:20Rank 4 from verse 18
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    20And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

  5. Mark 4:26Rank 5 from verse 18
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    26¶ And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

  6. Matthew 13:24Rank 6 from verse 18
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    24¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

  7. Lamentations 2:13Rank 7 from verse 18
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    13What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? what shall I equal to thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? for thy breach is great like the sea: who can heal thee?

  8. Luke 7:31Rank 8 from verse 18
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    31¶ And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

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Luke 13:17

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ashamed

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1. Brought to shame, dishonour, confusion, or disappointed expectation. 2. Feeling or showing shame or embarrassment because of conduct, condition, or exposure. 3. Unwilling or reluctant to own, acknowledge, associate with, or do something because of shame.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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Luke 13:18

COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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whereunto

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Unto or to what or which place, person, thing, likeness, office, purpose, condition, or result.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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resemble

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To compare, liken, represent as similar, or set forth one thing by the likeness of another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Suggested context · Luke 13:11–21

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13:11¶ And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

13:12And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

13:13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

13:14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

13:15The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

13:16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

13:17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

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13:18¶ Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

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13:19It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.

13:20And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

13:21It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

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