Parables of Jesus

Jesus said, "This is why I speak to them in parables: Though seeing, they do not see. Though hearing, they do not hear or understand." Matthew 13:13

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Jesus often taught using illustrations and stories - parables. His parables often tell of the kingdom of God and the nature of God. Sometimes the meaning is clear, at other times it can seem hidden. (Read more)

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See Parables of Jesus (overview) for more information

Related topics

• Parable
• Parables Index
  • The Wise and the Foolish Builders | Matthew 7:24-27
  • The Sower | Matthew 13:3-23 | Mark 4:1-20 | Luke 8:5-15
  • Parables of the Weeds | Matthew 13:24-30
  • Parable of the Mustard Seed | Matt 13:31-32 | Mark 4:30-32 | Luke 13:18-19
  • Parable of the Leaven | Matthew 13:33 | Luke 13:20-21
  • Parable of the Hidden Treasure | Matthew 13:44
  • Parable of the Pearl | Matthew 13:45-46
  • Parable of Drawing in the Net | Matthew 13:47-50
  • The Lost Sheep | Matthew 18:12-14 | Luke 15:1-7
  • Parable of the Unmerciful Servant | Matthew 18:23-35
  • Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard | Matthew 20:1-16
  • Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen | Matthew 21:33-46 | Mark 12:1-12 } Luke 20:9-19
  • Parable of the Wedding Feast | Matthew 22:1-14
  • Parable of the Two Sons | Matthew 21:28-32
  • Parable of the Ten Virgins | Matthew 25:1-13
  • Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30
  • Parable of the Growing Seed | Mark 4:26-29
  • Parable of the Two Debtors | Luke 7:41-47
  • The Good Samaritan | Luke 10:30-37
  • Parable of the Friend at Night | Luke 11:5-8
  • Parable of the Rich Fool | Luke 12:16-21
  • Parable of the Faithful Servant | Luke 12:35-48
  • Parable of the Lost Coin | Luke 15:8-10
  • The Prodigal Son | Luke 15:11-32
  • The Unjust Steward | Luke 16:1-9
  • The Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus | Luke 16:19-31
  • Parable of the Persistent Widow | Luke 18:1-8
  • Parable of the Good Shepherd | John 10:11-18

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