Matthew 13:10
The disciples came, and said to him, "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 they were able to hear it. 34 Without a parable he didn't speak to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained everything.
- Mark 4:10 : 10 When he was alone, those who were around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.
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