Parables of Jesus

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

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

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

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

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

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

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

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

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

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

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.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

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.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

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 an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Parable of the Sower and its interpretation; the seed is the word of the kingdom.

And he said, A certain man had two sons:

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father's joy at the lost son's return.

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

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.

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

Parable of the Good Samaritan; defining who is one's neighbor.

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

Kingdom of heaven like a mustard seed and leaven.

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.

Kingdom of heaven like a mustard seed and leaven.

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 the whole was leavened.

Kingdom of heaven like a mustard seed and leaven.

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.

Parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

Parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price.

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

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.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Parable of the Ten Virgins; watchfulness for the bridegroom.

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

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.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

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.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

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.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

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.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

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.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

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 strawed:

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

For unto every one 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.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Parable of the Talents; faithful stewardship rewarded.

And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

Parable of the Lost Sheep; joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.

What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

Parable of the Lost Sheep; joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Parable of the Lost Sheep; joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

Parable of the Lost Sheep; joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Parable of the Lost Sheep; joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican; humility justifies.

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican; humility justifies.

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican; humility justifies.

I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican; humility justifies.

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican; humility justifies.

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican; humility justifies.

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

Why Jesus speaks in parables; to those who have, more will be given.

He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Why Jesus speaks in parables; to those who have, more will be given.

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

Why Jesus speaks in parables; to those who have, more will be given.

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

Why Jesus speaks in parables; to those who have, more will be given.

And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

Kingdom of God likened to a mustard seed becoming the greatest of herbs.

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:

Kingdom of God likened to a mustard seed becoming the greatest of herbs.

But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.

Kingdom of God likened to a mustard seed becoming the greatest of herbs.

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

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.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

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:

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.