He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches."

— Matthew 13:31-32 (NIV)

Jesus shared this parable as part of a series of kingdom parables, illustrating how God's kingdom grows from seemingly insignificant beginnings to encompass all nations.

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Parable of the Mustard Seed