
Jesus often taught in parables. Parables are stories which include a dramatic illustration that makes and impact on the listener and calls for a response. Parables are serious theology. But they are metaphorical theology. They teach through metaphor, simile, and dramatic action rather than through logic or reasoning. Here’s a list of the parables of Jesus as recorded in the gospels.
Parable | Matthew | Mark | Luke |
Sower & the Seed | Mt 13:1-23 | Mk 4:1-20 | Lk 8:1-18 |
Wheat & Weeds | Mt 13:24-30; Mt 13:36-43 | . | . |
Seed Growing | Mk 4:26-29 | ||
Mustard Seed | Mt 13:31-32 | Mk 4:30-32 | Lk 13:18-19 |
Leaven | Mt 13:33 | . | Lk 13:20 |
Hidden Treasure | Mt 13:44 | . | . |
Pearl of Great Price | Mt 13:45-46 | . | . |
Casting the Net | Mt 13:47-50 | . | . |
Unforgiving Servant | Mt 18:23-35 | . | . |
Good Samaritan | Lk 10:-25-37 | ||
Friend at Midnight | Lk 11:1-13 | ||
Rich Fool | Lk 12:13-21 | ||
Ready Servants | Lk 12:36-48 | ||
Fig Tree | Lk 13:6-9 | ||
Wedding Feast | Lk 14:7-11 | ||
Great Banquet | Lk 14:12-14 | ||
King/ Builder | Lk 14:25-35 | ||
Lost Sheep | Mt 18:10-14 | . | Lk 15:1-7 |
Lost Coin | . | . | Lk 15:8-10 |
Lost (Prodigal) Sons | . | . | Lk 15:11-32 |
Unjust Steward | . | . | Lk 16:1-13 |
Rich Man & Lazarus | . | . | Lk 18:9-14 |
Vineyard Workers | Mt 20:1-16 | . | . |
Talents | Mt 25:14-30 | . | Lk 19:11-27 |
Two Sons | Mt 21:28-32 | . | . |
Vineyard Tenants | Mt 21:33-46 | Mk 12:1-12 | Lk 20:9-18 |
Marriage Feast | Mt 22:1-14 | ||
Wise & Foolish Virgins | Mt 25:1-12 | ||
Unclean Spirits (allegory) | Mt 12:43-45 |
Part of the Series: Parables of Jesus
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