And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:

For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.