He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field,
Matthew 18:23 - English Standard Version 2016 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. Matoleo zaidiKing 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. |
He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field,
He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field.
He told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.”
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind.
And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”
When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
“For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property.
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.