assuming you mean a biblical parable they are usually between about 5 and 30 lines
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A parable typically ranges from a few sentences to a couple of paragraphs in length. Its brevity is intentional to convey a clear moral or lesson in a concise and impactful manner.
There are nine parables in the Gospel of Mark: the parable of the sower, the parable of the lamp, the parable of the growing seed, the parable of the mustard seed, the parable of the wicked tenants, the parable of the fig tree, the parable of the wedding feast, the parable of the ten virgins, and the parable of the talents.
One parable that Jesus told his disciples is the Parable of the Good Samaritan, found in the Gospel of Luke. It teaches about showing compassion and kindness to others, regardless of differences or social status. It emphasizes the importance of loving your neighbor as yourself.
The first laborers insisted upon a denarius for the day and no contract was made with the rest of the laborers - the chief point of the parable.
Jesus told the Parable of the Good Samaritan to explain the meaning of neighbor. In this parable, a man is helped by a Samaritan, who goes out of his way to assist someone in need regardless of their background or beliefs, showing that a neighbor is anyone who shows compassion and kindness to others.
The father in the parable represents God. The youngest son represents Israel and the oldest son represents the Pharisees and the scribes.