17. And when He said these things, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.
18. Then He said, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?
19. It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”
20. And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?
21. It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.”