Matthew 13:10

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Then the disciples approached him and asked, "Why do you speak to them in parables?"

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  • Mark 4:33-34 : 33 With many such parables, he spoke the word to them, as much as they were able to understand. 34 He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately, he explained everything to his disciples.
  • Mark 4:10 : 10 When he was alone, those around him, along with the twelve, asked him about the parable.

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