18. Then he said, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?
19. It is like a mustard seed that a person took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and ‘the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.’”
20. Again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?
21. It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed [in] with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch of dough was leavened.”
22. He passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem.
23. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered them,
24. “Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.
25. After the master of the house has arisen and locked the door, then will you stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ He will say to you in reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’
26. And you will say, ‘We ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets.’