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17 This shamed his enemies, but all the people rejoiced at the wonderful things he did.

Parable of the Mustard Seed

18 Then Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it? 19 It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make nests in its branches.”

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17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated,(A) but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast(B)(C)

18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God(D) like?(E) What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree,(F) and the birds perched in its branches.”(G)

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