<P> Matthew 13 presents seven parables and two explanations of his parables . At the end of the chapter, Jesus is rejected by the people of his hometown, Nazareth . </P> <P> The chapter contains the following parables, in respective order: </P> <Ol> <Li> Parable of the Sower </Li> <Li> Parable of the Tares </Li> <Li> Parable of the Mustard Seed </Li> <Li> Parable of the Leaven </Li> <Li> Parable of the Hidden Treasure </Li> <Li> Parable of the Pearl </Li> <Li> Parable of Drawing in the Net </Li> </Ol> <Li> Parable of the Sower </Li>

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