Bible Verses About "What Is the Parable of the Leaven"
The Parable of the Leaven teaches that the kingdom of God spreads silently and pervasively, transforming everything it touches.
The Parable of the Leaven teaches that the kingdom of God spreads silently and pervasively, transforming everything it touches.
"The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened." — Matthew 13:33 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Parable of the Leaven?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened."
"It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened."
"A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump."
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