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List of Parables and References

The parables listed below are not necessarily chronoligical nor sequential. Click on each reference to open a link to the scripture in a new window. Go to the "Study Guides" page for more information on each parable.

 House Built upon a Rock          Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49

The Sower                                          Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15

Wheat and Tares                            Matthew 13:24-30, 37-43; JST Matthew 13:39-44; D&C 38:11-12, 86:1-7,  101:64-67

Mustard Seed                                   Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19

Leaven                                                 Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21

Seed Growing Secretly               Mark 4:26-29

Candle under a Bushel               Matthew 5:14-16; Mark 4:21-22; Luke 8:16-17                           

Hidden Treasure                            Matthew 13:44 

Pearl of Great Price                      Matthew 13:45-46

Lost Sheep                                         Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:1-7

Lost Coin                                             Luke 15:8-10  

Prodigal Son                                     Luke 15:11-32

Unjust Judge                                     Luke 18:1-8

Importuned Friend                       Luke 11:5-13

Two Sons                                            Matthew 21:28-32

Two Debtors                                     Luke 7:36-50

Unmerciful Servant                      Matthew 18:23-35

Unprofitable Servants                Luke 17:7-10

Unjust Steward                                Luke 16:1-9

Wedding Guests                              Luke 14:7-11

Good Samaritan                              Luke 10:30-37

Talents                                                 Matthew 25:14-30

Pounds                                                 Luke 19:11-27

Laborers in the Vineyard          Matthew 20:1-16; D&C 33:2-3

Foolish Rich Man                            Luke 12:13-21

Pharisee and the Publican       Luke 18:9-14

Barren Fig Tree                                Luke 13:6-9

Fig Tree                                                Matthew 24:32-36; Mark 13:28-32; Luke 21:29-33; D&C 35:15-18, 45:34-39; JS-M 1:38-42

Wicked Husbandmen                   Matthew 21:33-41; Mark 12:1-9; Luke 20:9-16; JST Matthew 21:47-56

Great Supper                                     Luke 14:16-24

Marriage of the King's Son        Matthew 22:1-14; D&C  58:5-11

Gospel Net                                          Matthew 13:47-50

Watching Servants                        Matthew 24:43-51; Mark 13:33-37; Luke 12:35-48; JST Luke 12:41-57; D&C 106:4-5

TenVirgins                                          Matthew 25:1-13; D&C 33:17-18, 45:56-59, 63:53-54 

Lazarus and the Rich Man          Luke 16:19-31



"Jesus Christ was the greatest teacher who ever taught,” declared President Spencer W. Kimball.  One of the Savior’s most striking teaching methods was His use of parables. Concerning the parables of Jesus, President Howard W. Hunter said:

“There is nothing in all literature equal to the parables of Christ. His teachings were as impressive to his listeners then as they are today to those who read his words. They are so simple a child can understand, yet profound enough for the sage and philosopher....

“Each of the parables spoken by the Savior seems to teach a principle or give an admonition regarding the attributes necessary to qualify for exaltation.” (See Ensign, May 1984.)

 

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