17. When Jesus said this, all those who opposed him were put to shame. But the people were delighted. They loved all the wonderful things he was doing.
18. Then Jesus asked, "What is God's kingdom like? What can I compare it to?
19. It is like a mustard seed. Someone took the seed and planted it in a garden. It grew and became a tree. The birds sat in its branches."
20. Again he asked, "What can I compare God's kingdom to?
21. It is like yeast that a woman used. She mixed it into a large amount of flour. The yeast worked its way all through the dough."
22. Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching the people. He was on his way to Jerusalem.
23. Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He said to them,