Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a person who sowed good seed in his field,
Matthew 18:23 - The Text-Critical English New Testament “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a human king who wished to settle accounts with his attendants. American Standard Version (1901) Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants. Common English Bible Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a man who was king, who wanted to take account of his servants. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants. |
Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a person who sowed good seed in his field,
He presented another parable to them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field,
He spoke to them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour until it had all been leavened.”
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered together fish of every kind.
Then he said to them, “Therefore every scribe that has been trained as a disciple for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”
As he began to settle accounts, one servant who had a debt of ten thousand talents was brought to him.
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
“For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them I will compare to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
So then, do not judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes, who will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the heart. At that time each person will receive his praise from God.