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.