Jesus Parables

Here is a list of the parables of Jesus, ordered as they typically appear in the Gospels:

Gospel of Matthew
1. Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3–9, 18–23)
2. Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43)
3. Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31–32)
4. Parable of the Yeast (Matthew 13:33)
5. Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44)
6. Parable of the Pearl (Matthew 13:45–46)
7. Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47–50)
8. Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:23–35)
9. Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16)
10. Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28–32)
11. Parable of the Tenants (Matthew 21:33–46)
12. Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1–14)
13. Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13)
14. Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30)
15. Parable of the Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31–46)

Gospel of Mark
1. Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:3–20)
2. Parable of the Growing Seed (Mark 4:26–29)
3. Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mark 4:30–32)
4. Parable of the Tenants (Mark 12:1–12)

Gospel of Luke
1. Parable of the Two Debtors (Luke 7:41–43)
2. Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)
3. Parable of the Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5–8)
4. Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:16–21)
5. Parable of the Watchful Servants (Luke 12:35–40)
6. Parable of the Faithful and Wise Servant (Luke 12:42–48)
7. Parable of the Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:6–9)
8. Parable of the Mustard Seed (Luke 13:18–19)
9. Parable of the Yeast (Luke 13:20–21)
10. Parable of the Narrow Door (Luke 13:22–30)
11. Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15–24)
12. Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3–7)
13. Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8–10)
14. Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32)
15. Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1–9)
16. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31)
17. Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1–8)
18. Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14)
19. Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11–27)

Gospel of John

The Gospel of John does not contain traditional parables but includes metaphorical teachings like the “Good Shepherd” (John 10:1–21) and the “True Vine” (John 15:1–17).

This list reflects the major parables and is organized by their appearance in the Gospels. Some parables appear in more than one Gospel with slight variations.