9 Bible Verses about Likening Things
Most Relevant Verses
"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?
"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].
