Mark 4:10

Amplified Bible

As soon as He was alone, those who were around Him, together with the twelve [disciples], began asking Him about [the interpretation of] the parables.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm. [Is 32:6]

Matthew 13:3

He told them many things in parables, saying, “Listen carefully: a sower went out to sow [seed in his field];

Matthew 13:36

Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him saying, “Explain [clearly] to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”

Mark 4:11

He said to them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you [who have teachable hearts], but those who are outside [the unbelievers, the spiritually blind] get everything in parables,

Mark 4:34

and He did not say anything to them without [using] a parable; He did, however, explain everything privately to His own disciples.

Mark 4:9

And He said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.”

Mark 7:17

When Jesus had left the crowd and gone into the house, His disciples asked Him about the parable.