14 Bible Verses about Likening

But what should I compare the people of this generation with? They are like children sitting in the open shopping market, who call out to their playmates,

"What then should I compare the people of this generation with?" [Jesus asked]. "And what are they like?

Every person who comes to me and listens to my words and obeys them, I will show you who he is like.

"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is similar to a certain king who decided to settle his account with his servants.

[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,

Jesus told them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is similar to a seed from the mustard tree which a man took and planted in his field.

Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? And what shall I compare it to? It is similar to a seed from the mustard tree, which a man took and planted in his garden. And it grew and became a [large] tree, and the birds of the sky roosted in its branches."

"For the kingdom of heaven is similar to a farmer who went out early one morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a certain king who held a wedding reception for his son.

"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]

"For the kingdom of heaven is similar to a man who planned to go on a trip to a distant country, so called his servants and entrusted to each of them a large sum of money [Note: The narrative that follows suggests that the man was turning over some of his assets to financial managers to invest for him].