Overview
The Bible addresses mustard across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Mark, Matthew and Luke. Closely related themes include Sermon, Parables, Seed and Trees.
Key Bible verses about mustard
New Testament
Matthew
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Mark
And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
It 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:
But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying mustard for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 13:31, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Mark, Matthew and Luke each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Sermon, Parables, Seed and Trees.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about mustard?
The Bible addresses mustard across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Mark, Matthew and Luke. Closely related themes include Sermon, Parables, Seed and Trees.
How many Bible verses are about mustard?
The Bible references mustard in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention mustard?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 13:31: “Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:”
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