17And when he said these things, those who were against him were shamed, and all the people were full of joy because of the great things which were done by him.
18Then he said, What is the kingdom of God like? what comparison may I make of it?
19It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his garden, and it became a tree, and the birds of heaven made their resting-places in its branches.
20And again he said, What is the kingdom of God like?
21It is like leaven, which a woman put into three measures of meal, and it was all leavened.
22And he went on his way, through towns and country places, teaching and journeying to Jerusalem.
23And someone said to him, Lord, will only a small number have salvation? And he said to them,
