Parables of the New Testament
Parables are stories used to illustrate a point, and Jesus often taught using parables to convey His message. Presented here are parables from the New Testament.
New Testament
Wise and Foolish Builders
Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47, 49
New Wine in Old Wineskins
Matthew 9:16-17; Mark 2:21-22; Luke 5:36
Sower and the Seed
Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23; Mark 4:3-8, 14-20; Luke 8:5-8, 11-15
Weeds
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19
Yeast (Leaven)
Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21
Hidden Treasure
Matthew 13:44
Pearl of Great Price (Hidden Treasure)
Matthew 13:45-46
Dragnet
Matthew 13:47-50
Householder
Matthew 13:52
The Lost Sheep
Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:3-7
Unmerciful Servant
Matthew 18:23-25
Workers in the Vineyard
Matthew 20:1-6
Two Sons
Matthew 21:28-32
Tenants (Wicked Husbandman)
Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-18
Wedding Banquet
Matthew 22:1-4
Fig Tree
Matthew 24:32-35; Mark 13:28; Luke 21:29
Wise and Wicked Servants
Matthew 24:45-51; Luke 12:42-48
Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:1-13
Talents
Matthew 25:14-30
Sheep and Goats
Matthew 25:31-46
Growing Seed
Mark 4:26-29
Watchful Porter
Mark 13:34-37
Two Debtors
Luke 7:41-43
Good Samaritan
Luke 10:30-37
Friend at Midnight
Luke 11:5-8
The Rich Fool
Luke 12:16-21
Watchful Servants
Luke 12:35-48
Barren Fig Tree
Luke 13:6-9
Lowest Seat at the Feast
Luke 14:7-11
The Great Supper
Luke 14:15-24
The Lost Coin
Luke 15:8-10
The Prodigal Son
Luke 15:11-32
Shrewd Manager (Unjust Steward)
Luke 16:1-10
Rich Man and Lazarus
Luke 16:19-32
Unworthy Servants
Luke 17:7-10
Persistent Widow (Unjust Judge)
Luke 18:1-8
Pharisee and Tax Collector (Publican)
Luke 18:9-14
Ten Minnas (Pounds)
Luke 19:11-27