'Compared' in the Bible

He put before them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.

"For this [reason] the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man--a king--who wanted to settle accounts with his slaves.

"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man--a king--who gave a wedding celebration for his son.

"Then the kingdom of heaven may be compared to ten virgins who took their lamps [and] went out to meet the bridegroom.