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.
18. Then Jesus said, “What is God’s kingdom like? What can I compare it to?
19. God’s kingdom is like the seed of the mustard plant. Someone plants this seed in their garden. The seed grows and becomes a tree, and the birds build nests on its branches.”
20. Jesus said again, “What can I compare God’s kingdom with?