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Matthew, Mark, and Luke each preserve this saying, and the differences between the three tell as much as the agreement does. Matthew places it in the Sermon on the Mount as a statement of identity. Mark and Luke place it…
Parables of ChristLuke names the audience before he gives the parable, and the naming is itself the point. "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others."1 The parable is aimed at a…
Parables of ChristLuke introduces this parable with a rare editorial comment, stating its purpose before he gives the story itself. "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint."1 The interpretation…
Parables of Christ"And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples."1 Jesus answers the request first…
Parables of Christ"Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying,"1 The parable that…
Parables of Christ"Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them."1 Three parables answer that complaint in immediate succession: a shepherd who…
Parables of ChristJesus addressed this parable to His disciples, immediately after the three parables of the lost in Luke 15 and shortly before the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, with the Pharisees, who loved money, listening nearby. It is among…
Parables of ChristJesus told this parable immediately after rebuking the Pharisees for their love of money, addressing men who had scoffed at what He had just taught about the right use of possessions. It is the only parable in the Gospels in…
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