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16 This woman that I healed is a true descendant of Abraham.[a] But Satan has held her for 18 years. Surely it is not wrong for her to be made free from her sickness on a Sabbath day!” 17 When Jesus said this, all those who were criticizing him felt ashamed of themselves. And all the people were happy for the wonderful things he was doing.

What Is God’s Kingdom Like?(A)

18 Then Jesus said, “What is God’s kingdom like? What can I compare it to?

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 13:16 true descendant of Abraham Literally, “daughter of Abraham.”

16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham,(A) whom Satan(B) has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”

17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated,(C) but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast(D)(E)

18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God(F) like?(G) What shall I compare it to?

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