Matthew 13:10
Then the disciples came to him and said,“Why do you speak to them in parables?”
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- 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 4:10 : 10 The Purpose of Parables When he was alone, those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.
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35This 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.”
36Explanation for the Disciples Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him saying,“Explain to us the parable of the darnel in the field.”
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9The one who has ears had better listen!”
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