After Jesus left the crowd and went inside, his disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the story about the weeds in the wheat field."
That same day Jesus left the house and went out beside Lake Galilee, where he sat down to teach.
Jesus answered: I have explained the secrets about the kingdom of heaven to you, but not to others.
Now listen to the meaning of the story about the farmer:
But while everyone was sleeping, an enemy came and scattered weed seeds in the field and then left.
Right away, Jesus made his disciples get into a boat and start back across the lake. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away.
After Jesus had sent the crowds away, he got into a boat and sailed across the lake. He came to shore near the town of Magadan.
After Jesus had gone indoors, the two blind men came up to him. He asked them, "Do you believe I can make you well?" "Yes, Lord," they answered.
He did not tell them anything without using stories. But when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.
Right away, Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and start back across to Bethsaida. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away.
After Jesus and his disciples had left the crowd and had gone into the house, they asked him what these sayings meant.
(SEE 8:8)