17. As he said this, everyone who opposed him felt ashamed. But the entire crowd was happy about the miraculous things he was doing.
18. Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What can I compare it to?
19. It’s like a mustard seed that someone planted in a garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds nested in its branches.”
20. He asked again, “What can I compare the kingdom of God to?