17. And as he was saying these things, all his adversaries were ashamed. And all the people rejoiced in everything that was being done gloriously by him.
18. And so he said: "To what is the kingdom of God similar, and to what figure shall I compare it?
19. It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and cast into his garden. And it grew, and it became a great tree, and the birds of the air rested in its branches."
20. And again, he said: "To what figure shall I compare the kingdom of God?
21. It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of fine wheat flour, until it was entirely leavened."
22. And he was traveling through the cities and towns, teaching and making his way to Jerusalem.
23. And someone said to him, "Lord, are they few who are saved?" But he said to them:
24. "Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and not be able.
25. Then, when the father of the family will have entered and shut the door, you will begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, open to us.' And in response, he will say to you, 'I do not know where you are from.'