Luke 13:19 bbe — It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his garden, and it became a tree, and the birds of heave…

Bible in Basic English

"It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his garden, and it became a tree, and the birds of heaven made their resting-places in its branches."

— Luke 13:19, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 13 — Context

16

And is it not right for this daughter of Abraham, who has been in the power of Satan for eighteen years, to be made free on the Sabbath?

17

And when he said these things, those who were against him were shamed, and all the people were full of joy because of the great things which were done by him.

18

Then he said, What is the kingdom of God like? what comparison may I make of it?

19

It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his garden, and it became a tree, and the birds of heaven made their resting-places in its branches.

20

And again he said, What is the kingdom of God like?

21

It is like leaven, which a woman put into three measures of meal, and it was all leavened.

22

And he went on his way, through towns and country places, teaching and journeying to Jerusalem.

Luke 13:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 13:19 say?
Luke 13:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his garden, and it became a tree, and the birds of heaven made their resting-places in its branches.”
Where is Luke 13:19 in the Bible?
Luke 13:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verse 19.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 13:19.
What translation should I read Luke 13:19 in?
Luke 13:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 13:19?
Luke 13:19 reads (BBE): “It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his garden, and it became a tree, and the birds of heaven made their resting-places in its branches.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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