Mark 4:2
He taught them many things in parables, and in his teaching said to them:
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- Matt 13:34-35 : 34 The Purpose of Parables Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the crowds; he did not speak to them without a parable. 35 This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet:“I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has been hidden from the foundation of the world.”
- Mark 3:23 : 23 So he called them and spoke to them in parables:“How can Satan cast out Satan?
- Mark 4:11 : 11 He said to them,“The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,
- Matt 13:3 : 3 He told them many things in parables, saying:“Listen! A sower went out to sow.
- Matt 13:10 : 10 Then the disciples came to him and said,“Why do you speak to them in parables?”
- Ps 49:4 : 4 I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.
- Ps 78:2 : 2 I will sing a song that imparts wisdom; I will make insightful observations about the past.
- Matt 7:28 : 28 When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed by his teaching,
- Mark 4:33-34 : 33 The Use of Parables So with many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear. 34 He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately he explained everything to his own disciples.
- Mark 12:38 : 38 Warnings About Experts in the Law In his teaching Jesus also said,“Watch out for the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces,
- John 7:16-17 : 16 So Jesus replied,“My teaching is not from me, but from the one who sent me. 17 If anyone wants to do God’s will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or whether I speak from my own authority.
- John 18:19 : 19 Jesus Questioned by Annas While this was happening, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching.
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