Matthew 13:34

Free Bible Version

Jesus explained all these things to the crowds using illustrated stories—in fact he didn't speak to them without using stories.

Cross References

Matthew 13:13

That's why I speak to them in illustrations. For even though they see, they don't see; and even though they hear, they don't hear; nor do they understand.

Matthew 13:3

He explained many things to them, using stories as illustrations. “The sower went out to sow,” he began.

John 10:6

When Jesus gave this illustration those who were listening to him didn't understand what he meant.

John 16:25

I've been talking to you using picture language. But shortly I won't use such picture language any more when I speak to you. Instead I'll explain the Father to you very plainly.

John 16:29

Then the disciples said, “Now you're talking very plainly and not using picture language.