17. And when he said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the things that were gloriously done by him.
18. He said therefore: To what is the kingdom of God like, and whereunto shall I resemble it?
19. It is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and cast into his garden, and it grew and became a great tree, and the birds of the air lodged in the branches thereof.
20. And again he said: Whereunto shall I esteem the kingdom of God to be like?
21. It is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
22. And he went through the cities and towns teaching, and making his journey to Jerusalem.
23. And a certain man said to him: Lord, are they few that are saved? But he said to them:
24. Strive to enter by the narrow gate; for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter, and shall not be able.
25. But when the master of the house shall be gone in, and shall shut the door, you shall begin to stand without, and knock at the door, saying: Lord, open to us. And he answering, shall say to you: I know you not, whence you are.
26. Then you shall begin to say: We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.