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:
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So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? …
That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; …
For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 21-34)The lessons which our Saviour designs to teach us here by parables and figurative expressions are these:— I. That those who are good ought to consider the obligations they are under to do good ; that is, as in the parable before, to bring forth fruit . God expects a grateful return of his gifts to us, and a useful improvement of his gifts in us; for (Mark 4:21), Isa. a candle brought to be put und…
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