Parables
| Matthew 7:24 - Matthew 7:25 - And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not; for it was founded upon a rock. Matthew 7:26 - And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: Matthew 7:27 - And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. |
| Matthew 13:3 - And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; Matthew 13:4 - And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Matthew 13:5 - Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: Matthew 13:6 - And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. Matthew 13:7 - And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: Matthew 13:8 - But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. Matthew 13:9 - Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Matthew 13:18 - Matthew 13:19 - When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. Matthew 13:20 - But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Matthew 13:21 - Matthew 13:22 - He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. Matthew 13:23 - But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold some sixty, some thirty. Matthew 13:24 - Matthew 13:25 - But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. Matthew 13:26 - Matthew 13:27 - So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? Matthew 13:28 - He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? Matthew 13:29 - But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Matthew 13:30 - Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. Matthew 13:31 - Matthew 13:32 - Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. Matthew 13:33 - Matthew 13:36 - Matthew 13:37 - He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; Matthew 13:38 - The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; Matthew 13:39 - The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. Matthew 13:40 - As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. Matthew 13:41 - The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; Matthew 13:42 - And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Matthew 13:43 - Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Matthew 13:44 - Matthew 13:45 - Matthew 13:46 - Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Matthew 13:47 - Matthew 13:48 - Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. Matthew 13:49 - So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, Matthew 13:50 - And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. |
| Matthew 18:12 - How think ye? if a man have a hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? Matthew 18:13 - And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Matthew 18:14 - Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. Matthew 18:23 - Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. Matthew 18:24 - And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. Matthew 18:25 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. Matthew 18:26 - The servant therefore fell down, and worshiped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Matthew 18:27 - Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. Matthew 18:28 - But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow servants, which owed him a hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. Matthew 18:29 - And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Matthew 18:30 - And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. Matthew 18:31 - So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Matthew 18:32 - Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Matthew 18:33 - Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow servant, even as I had pity on thee? Matthew 18:34 - Matthew 18:35 - So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. |
| Matthew 20:1 - Matthew 20:2 - And when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. Matthew 20:3 - And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, Matthew 20:4 - And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. Matthew 20:5 - Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. Matthew 20:6 - And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? Matthew 20:7 - They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. Matthew 20:8 - So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the laborers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. Matthew 20:9 - And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. Matthew 20:10 - But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. Matthew 20:11 - And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, Matthew 20:12 - Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. Matthew 20:13 - But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? Matthew 20:14 - Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. Matthew 20:15 - Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? Matthew 20:16 - So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. |
| Matthew 21:28 - Matthew 21:29 - He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. Matthew 21:30 - Matthew 21:31 - Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. Matthew 21:32 - For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. Matthew 21:33 - Matthew 21:34 - And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. Matthew 21:35 - And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. Matthew 21:36 - Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. Matthew 21:37 - But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. Matthew 21:38 - But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. Matthew 21:39 - And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. Matthew 21:40 - When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? Matthew 21:41 - They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. Matthew 21:42 - Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes? Matthew 21:43 - Matthew 21:44 - And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. |
| Matthew 22:1 - Matthew 22:2 - The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son. Matthew 22:3 - And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Matthew 22:4 - Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. Matthew 22:5 - But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: Matthew 22:6 - And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. Matthew 22:7 - But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. Matthew 22:8 - Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Matthew 22:9 - Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. Matthew 22:10 - So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. Matthew 22:11 - And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: Matthew 22:12 - Matthew 22:13 - Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matthew 22:14 - For many are called, but few are chosen. |
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| Matthew 25:1 - Matthew 25:2 - And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Matthew 25:3 - They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: Matthew 25:4 - But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. Matthew 25:5 - While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. Matthew 25:6 - And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Matthew 25:7 - Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. Matthew 25:8 - And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. Matthew 25:9 - But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Matthew 25:10 - Matthew 25:11 - Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. Matthew 25:12 - But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Matthew 25:13 - Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:14 - Matthew 25:15 - And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Matthew 25:16 - Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. Matthew 25:17 - And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. Matthew 25:18 - But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. Matthew 25:19 - After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. Matthew 25:20 - And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. Matthew 25:21 - His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:22 - He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. Matthew 25:23 - His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:24 - Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strewed: Matthew 25:25 - And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. Matthew 25:26 - His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed: Matthew 25:27 - Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. Matthew 25:28 - Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. Matthew 25:29 - For unto everyone that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. Matthew 25:30 - And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
| Mark 4:1 - Mark 4:2 - And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine, Mark 4:3 - Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: Mark 4:4 - And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. Mark 4:5 - Mark 4:6 - But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. Mark 4:7 - And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. Mark 4:8 - And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some a hundred. Mark 4:9 - And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Mark 4:14 - The sower soweth the word. Mark 4:15 - Mark 4:16 - And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; Mark 4:17 - And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. Mark 4:18 - And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, Mark 4:19 - And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. Mark 4:20 - And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred. Mark 4:26 - Mark 4:27 - And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. Mark 4:28 - Mark 4:29 - But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. Mark 4:30 - Mark 4:31 - 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: Mark 4:32 - |
| Mark 12:1 - Mark 12:2 - And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. Mark 12:3 - And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. Mark 12:4 - Mark 12:5 - And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some. Mark 12:6 - Having yet therefore one son, his well-beloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son. Mark 12:7 - But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours. Mark 12:8 - And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard. Mark 12:9 - What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. Mark 12:10 - And have ye not read this Scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: Mark 12:11 - This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes? Mark 12:12 - |
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