PARABLES (Mt. 13 and Parallels)*

The Sower, Mt. 13:1-9, cf. Gospel of Thomas, 9 

Purpose of Parables, Mt. 13: 10-17, cf. Gospel of Thomas, 38, 41

Parable explained, Mt. 13:18-23

(See Mt. 5:15; 7:2; 10:26; 13:12; 25:29)

Cf. Gospel of Thomas, 5

Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat, Mt. 13:24-30, cf. Gospel of Thomas, 57

Weeds among the wheat and their separation and burning at harvest time (judgment)

Parable of the Mustard Seed, Mt. 13:31-32, cf. Gospel of Thomas, 20

Parable of the Yeast, Mt. 13:33,

cf. Gospel of Thomas, 96

Use of Parables, Mt. 13:34-35

Parable of the Weeds Explained, Mt. 13:36-43

Three Parables

Treasure, Mt. 13:44, cf. Gospel of Thomas 109

Pearl, Mt. 13:45, cf. Gospel of Thomas, 76

Net, Mt. 13:47-50, cf. Gospel of Thomas, 8

Treasures New and Old (Christian Scribe) Mt. 13:51-53

The Sower, Mk. 4:1-9 

Purpose of Parables, Mk. 4:10-12

Parable explained, Mk. 4:13-20

Lamp under a Bushel, Mk. 4:21-25

(disclosure, measure, more given to those who have)

Parable of the Growing Seed, Mk. 4:26:29, cf. Gospel of Thomas, 21

No reference to weeds; emphasis on surprising growth

Parable of the Mustard Seed, Mk. 4:30-32

Use of Parables, Mk. 4:33-34

The Sower, Lk. 8:4-8

Purpose of Parables, Lk. 8:9-10

Parable explained, Lk 8:11-15

Lamp under a Jar, Lk. 8:16-18

Parable of the Yeast, Lk. 13:20-21

*Cf. Kurt Aland, Synopsis of the Four Gospels, 1982, secs. 122-134, pp. 113-121.