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He said, "How will we liken the kingdom of God? Or by what parable will we compare it?
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Scholars note that Jesus's double question is not a sign of uncertainty, but a deliberate teaching method. It was a common rhetorical device used by Jewish teachers to capture the audience's attention, build anticipation, and prepare their minds to receive the important lesson that followed.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whereunto shall we liken, etc. This shows the great concern Jesus had to adapt his instructions to the capacity of his disciples. He sough…
How shall we liken? (Πως ομοιωσωμεν?) Deliberative first aorist subjunctive. This question alone in Mark. So with the other questi…
19th Century
Anglican
With what comparison shall we compare it?—Literally, By what parable shall we set it forth? The question which i…
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This is the third and last of the parables about the seed sown. The mustard seed was proverbial for its smallness but when grown, it becomes a huge…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said Still continuing his discourse on this subject, and in order to convey to the minds of his disciples cle…
These declarations were intended to draw the disciples' attention to the word of Christ. By His instructing them in this way, they were enabled to …
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