Jesus Parables

Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till it was all leavened.

Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: — read the full passage →

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep.

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

And he said, A certain man had two sons: — read the full passage →

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? — read the full passage →

And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: — read the full passage →

And he spake to them many things in parables, saying, Behold, the sower went forth to sow;

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls: — read the full passage →

Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field: — read the full passage →

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: — read the full passage →

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. — read the full passage →

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock: — read the full passage →

And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

And his disciples asked him what this parable might be. — read the full passage →

and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things.

And he spake this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found none. — read the full passage →

And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.

On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. — read the full passage →

And he said, A certain man had two sons:

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it; — read the full passage →

And he said, How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth? — read the full passage →

Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season? — read the full passage →

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: — read the full passage →

All these things spake Jesus in parables unto the multitudes; and without a parable spake he nothing unto them:

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: — read the full passage →

And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; — read the full passage →

And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? — read the full passage →

But what think ye? A man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to-day in the vineyard. — read the full passage →

Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed? — read the full passage →

And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; — read the full passage →

Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.

How think ye? if any man have a hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and go unto the mountains, and seek that which goeth astray? — read the full passage →

Neither do men put new wine into old wine-skins: else the skins burst, and the wine is spilled, and the skins perish: but they put new wine into fresh wine-skins, and both are preserved.

And no man putteth a piece of undressed cloth upon an old garment; for that which should fill it up taketh from the garment, and a worse rent is made.

Or what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she find it? — read the full passage →

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants. — read the full passage →

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath.

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

Every one that cometh unto me, and heareth my words, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: — read the full passage →

And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables?

And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:

Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples, — read the full passage →

Therefore speak I to them in parables; because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. — read the full passage →

And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.

And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth; — read the full passage →

Hear another parable: There was a man that was a householder, who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country.

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. — read the full passage →

But who is there of you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say unto him, when he is come in from the field, Come straightway and sit down to meat; — read the full passage →

But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him. — read the full passage →

It is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his own garden; and it grew, and became a tree; and the birds of the heaven lodged in the branches thereof.

And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.

And he spake to them many things in parables, saying, Behold, the sower went forth to sow; — read the full passage →

He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.

For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.

This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

The sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it;

And again he began to teach by the sea side. And there is gathered unto him a very great multitude, so that he entered into a boat, and sat in the sea; and all the multitude were by the sea on the land.

The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son, — read the full passage →

On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned.

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called To-day; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin:

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended unto the Father: but go unto my brethren, and say to them, I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.

These things have I spoken unto you in dark sayings: the hour cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in dark sayings, but shall tell you plainly of the Father.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. — read the full passage →

No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day.

Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.

He that hath ears, let him hear.

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

And he spake also a parable unto them: No man rendeth a piece from a new garment and putteth it upon an old garment; else he will rend the new, and also the piece from the new will not agree with the old.

during forty days, being tempted of the devil. And he did eat nothing in those days: and when they were completed, he hungered.

And no man putteth new wine into old wine-skins; else the wine will burst the skins, and the wine perisheth, and the skins: but they put new wine into fresh wine-skins.

No man seweth a piece of undressed cloth on an old garment: else that which should fill it up taketh from it, the new from the old, and a worse rent is made.

And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through.

And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. — read the full passage →

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. — read the full passage →

What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? — read the full passage →

He said therefore, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I liken it? — read the full passage →

No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light.

Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow: — read the full passage →