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Compare the four Gospel accounts

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Parables: Leaven

A short kingdom parable about hidden permeating growth.

Leaven 2 of 4 Gospel account(s) Appears in Matthew, Luke.
Matthew

Matthew 13:33-33

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Matthew pairs leaven with the mustard seed.

33 He told them still another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough."

Mark

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Luke

Luke 13:20-21

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Luke also pairs leaven with the mustard seed.

20 Again he asked, "What shall I compare the kingdom of God to?

21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough."

John

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