Parables told by Jesus
Jesus often related truths in the form of stories, called parables. This page is a collection of His parables. He used metaphors very often, so this listing is a cherry-picked selection that focuses on stories.
The Fruitless Fig Tree
Found at: Luke 13:6-9
We are given a chance to repent, but if we don't we will be lost.
The Good Samaritan
Found at: Luke 10:25-37
Love your neighbors -- and everyone is your neighbor
Lazarus and the Rich Man
Found at: Luke 16:19-31
Those that listen to the Word will be in Heaven; what you have on Earth does not matter.
The Mustard Seed
Found at: Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19
The smallest of seeds can become the largest of plants in the garden
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Found at: Luke 18:9-14
Humility is valued much more than pride
The Prodigal Son
Found at: Luke 15:1-32
Though you may leave the flock, you will always be welcome back
The Rebellious Vine Keepers
Found at: Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19
The kingdom will belong to those that will produce its fruit
The Servant and Ruler
Found at: Matthew 24:45-51; Luke 12:42-48
The master is away and will return at an unknown date; one should remain faithful and do their job in the meantime.
The Sheep and Goats
Found at: Matthew 25:31-46
In the end the Lord will separate the saved from the unsaved among His flock
The Shrewd Manager
Found at: Luke 16:1-13
A manager losing his job makes deals in his favor
The Sower
Found at: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15
Not everyone that hears the Word will accept it and keep it
The Talents
Aka "The Ten Minas"
Found at: Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27
A good servant tries to serve his master's best interest
The Tares in the Wheat
Aka "The Parable of the Weeds"
Found at: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
The weeds and the crop will be harvested together, but they will meet different ends.
The Ten Virgins
Aka "The Parable of the Lamps"
Found at: Matthew 25:1-13
No one knows the hour of His coming, so remain watchful
The Two Sons
Found at: Matthew 21:28-32
Similar to the Prodigal Son, this story highlights that those that disobey and later return are still welcome.
The Unforgiving Servant
Found at: Matthew 18:23-35
You are forgiven as you forgive others
The Wedding Banquet
Found at: Matthew 22:1-14
Only a few will enter Heaven
The Wedding Feast's Seating Arrangement
Found at: Luke 14:7-11
Those who humble themselves will be exalted, and visa versa.
The Wise and Foolish Builders
Aka "Two Houses in a Hurricane"
Found at: Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49
By building on a firm foundation, the wise builder's home is spared
The Workers in the Vineyard
Found at: Matthew 20:1-16
Fair and equal might not always appear to be so.
Found at: Luke 13:6-9
We are given a chance to repent, but if we don't we will be lost.
The Good Samaritan
Found at: Luke 10:25-37
Love your neighbors -- and everyone is your neighbor
Lazarus and the Rich Man
Found at: Luke 16:19-31
Those that listen to the Word will be in Heaven; what you have on Earth does not matter.
The Mustard Seed
Found at: Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19
The smallest of seeds can become the largest of plants in the garden
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Found at: Luke 18:9-14
Humility is valued much more than pride
The Prodigal Son
Found at: Luke 15:1-32
Though you may leave the flock, you will always be welcome back
The Rebellious Vine Keepers
Found at: Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19
The kingdom will belong to those that will produce its fruit
The Servant and Ruler
Found at: Matthew 24:45-51; Luke 12:42-48
The master is away and will return at an unknown date; one should remain faithful and do their job in the meantime.
The Sheep and Goats
Found at: Matthew 25:31-46
In the end the Lord will separate the saved from the unsaved among His flock
The Shrewd Manager
Found at: Luke 16:1-13
A manager losing his job makes deals in his favor
The Sower
Found at: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15
Not everyone that hears the Word will accept it and keep it
The Talents
Aka "The Ten Minas"
Found at: Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27
A good servant tries to serve his master's best interest
The Tares in the Wheat
Aka "The Parable of the Weeds"
Found at: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
The weeds and the crop will be harvested together, but they will meet different ends.
The Ten Virgins
Aka "The Parable of the Lamps"
Found at: Matthew 25:1-13
No one knows the hour of His coming, so remain watchful
The Two Sons
Found at: Matthew 21:28-32
Similar to the Prodigal Son, this story highlights that those that disobey and later return are still welcome.
The Unforgiving Servant
Found at: Matthew 18:23-35
You are forgiven as you forgive others
The Wedding Banquet
Found at: Matthew 22:1-14
Only a few will enter Heaven
The Wedding Feast's Seating Arrangement
Found at: Luke 14:7-11
Those who humble themselves will be exalted, and visa versa.
The Wise and Foolish Builders
Aka "Two Houses in a Hurricane"
Found at: Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49
By building on a firm foundation, the wise builder's home is spared
The Workers in the Vineyard
Found at: Matthew 20:1-16
Fair and equal might not always appear to be so.
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