17. Even as He said this, all His opponents were put to shame, and all the people were rejoicing over all the glorious things that were being done by Him.
18. This led Him to say, What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?
19. It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his own garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the wild birds found shelter and roosted and 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 wheat flour or meal until it was all leavened (fermented).
22. [Jesus] journeyed on through towns and villages, teaching, and making His way toward Jerusalem.