17. Jesus' words made his enemies ashamed. But everyone else in the crowd was happy about the wonderful things he was doing.
18. Jesus said, “What is God's kingdom like? What can I compare it with?
19. It is like what happens when someone plants a mustard seed in a garden. The seed grows as big as a tree, and birds nest in its branches.”
20. Then Jesus said, “What can I compare God's kingdom with?
21. It is like what happens when a woman mixes yeast into three batches of flour. Finally, all the dough rises.”
22. As Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem, he taught the people in the towns and villages.
23. Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?”Jesus answered:
24. Do all you can to go in by the narrow door! A lot of people will try to get in, but will not be able to.