| Today's New International Version (TNIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 18 Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? | 18 Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? 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, and the birds perched in its branches." | 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." |
| 20 Again he asked, "What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? | 20 Again he asked, "What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? |
| 21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough." | 21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough." |
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