The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant is a parable told by Jesus, found in Matthew 18:21-35. Here is an explanation of the parable: The parable begins with Peter asking …
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is a well-known parable told by Jesus, found in the Gospels of Matthew 18:12-14 and Luke 15:3-7. Here is an explanation of the …
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parable of the Mustard Seed is a well-known parable of Jesus found in the Gospels of Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, and Luke 13:18-19. Here is an explanation of …
The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Sower is a well-known parable from the Bible found in three of the Gospels: Matthew 13:3-9, Mark 4:3-9, and Luke 8:5-8. It goes as follows: …
The Tell-Tale Heart
Once upon a time, in a house shrouded in darkness, there lived an unnamed narrator. He was insistent on proving his sanity as he prepared to share a chilling …
Ripe Banana and the Root
“Ndizi Mbivu na Mzizi” is a Swahili short story that translates to “Ripe Banana and the Root” in English. Once upon a time, in a small village, there was …
The Punishment of the Borrower
“Kiama Cha Mkopaji” translates to “The Punishment of the Borrower” in English. Once upon a time, there was an old man named Kanyawi who moved to the village of …
The Envious Person
“The Envious Person” is a Swahili short story that conveys the negative consequences of envy and the importance of appreciating what one has. Here is the story translated into …
Mtu na Wivu
“Mtu na Wivu” ni hadithi ya Kiswaahili inayoelezea matokeo mabaya ya wivu na umuhimu wa kuthamini vitu tulivyo navyo. Hadithi hii inaeleza kama ifuatavyo: Kulikuwa na mtu mmoja ambaye …
The Lion and the Mouse
The Lion and the Mouse is a popular Swahili folktale that has a moral lesson about the power of kindness and helping others, no matter how small they may …
Simba na Panya
“Simba na Panya” ni hadithi maarufu ya Kiswaahili ambayo ina somo la maana kuhusu nguvu ya wema na kusaidiana, bila kujali ukubwa wa mtu. Hadithi inasimulia kama ifuatavyo: Zamani …