Then Peter asked, “Please tell us what you mean by this illustration.”
So listen to the story of the sower.
Then Jesus left the crowds and went into a house. His disciples came over to him, and asked him, “Please explain to us the story about the weeds in the field.”
“Haven't you understood this yet?” replied Jesus.
In fact, when he spoke publicly, he only used stories; however in private he explained everything to his disciples.
Then Jesus went inside to escape the crowd, and his disciples asked him about his illustration.
Then the disciples said, “Now you're talking very plainly and not using picture language.