Is like (ομοια εστιν). Adjective for comparison with associative instrumental as in Matthew 13:13; Matthew 13:44; Matthew 13:45; Matthew 13:47; Matthew 13:52.

Grain of mustard seed (κοκκω σιναπεως). Single grain in contrast with the collective σπερμα (Matthew 17:20).

Took and sowed (λαβων εσπειρεν). Vernacular phrasing like Hebrew and all conversational style. In Koine.