Luke 13:17-19

International Children’s Bible

¹⁷ When Jesus said this, all the men who were criticizing him were ashamed. And all the people were happy for the wonderful things Jesus was doing.

Stories of Mustard Seed and Yeast

¹⁸ Then Jesus said, “What is God’s kingdom like? What can I compare it with? ¹⁹ God’s kingdom is like the seed of the mustard plant.^[a] A man plants this seed in his garden. The seed grows and becomes a tree. The wild birds build nests on its branches.”