Theology & Doctrine
Bible Verses About parables
16 key scriptures
What does the Bible say about parables? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
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| Translation | Key Verse: Luke 15:11 |
|---|---|
| King James (KJV) | “And he said, A certain man had two sons:” |
16 Key Scriptures
“And he said, A certain man had two sons:”
Luke 15:11KJV
“Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.”
“And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,”
Matthew 22:1KJV
“And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;”
Matthew 13:3KJV
“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:”
Luke 16:19KJV
“And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead .”
Luke 10:30KJV
“For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.”
Matthew 20:1KJV
“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:”
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”
Matthew 25:1KJV
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:”
Luke 12:16KJV
“Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:”
Luke 14:16KJV
“And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;”
Mark 4:26KJV
“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”
Luke 18:1KJV
“But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?”
Luke 10:29KJV
“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.”
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