Matthew 13:31-32 - The Parable Of The Mustard Seed

³¹ Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field; ³² which is less indeed than all seeds, but when it is grown is greater than herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of heaven come and roost in its branches.

³⁰ And he said, How should we liken the kingdom of God, or with what comparison should we compare it? ³¹ As to a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown upon the earth, is less than all seeds which are upon the earth, ³² and when it has been sown, mounts up and becomes greater than all herbs, and produces great branches, so that the birds of heaven can roost under its shadow.

³³ And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear, ³⁴ but without a parable spoke he not to them; and in private he explained all things to his disciples.

¹⁸ And he said, To what is the kingdom of God like? and to what shall I liken it? ¹⁹ It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and cast into his garden; and it grew and became a great tree, and the birds of heaven lodged in its branches.