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And 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.
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Then he said, What is the kingdom of God like? what comparison may I make of it?
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It 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.
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And again he said, What is the kingdom of God like?
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It is like leaven, which a woman put into three measures of meal, and it was all leavened.
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And he went on his way, through towns and country places, teaching and journeying to Jerusalem.
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And someone said to him, Lord, will only a small number have salvation? And he said to them,
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Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.
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When the master of the house has got up, and the door has been shut, and you, still outside, give blows on the door, saying, Lord, let us in; he will make answer and say, I have no knowledge of where you come from.
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Then you will say, We have taken food and drink with you, and you were teaching in our streets.
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But he will say, Truly, I have no knowledge of you or where you come from; go away from me, you workers of evil.