John 16:29

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The disciples said, “Now you are speaking plainly to us! You are not using examples.

Cross References

Matthew 13:34

Jesus used stories when he spoke to the people. In fact, he did not tell them anything without using stories.

Mark 8:32

Then Jesus explained clearly what he meant. Peter took Jesus aside and told him to stop talking like that.

John 10:6

Jesus told the people this story. But they did not understand what he was talking about.

John 16:25

I have used examples to explain to you what I have been talking about. But the time will come when I will speak to you plainly about the Father and will no longer use examples like these.