Peter said to him, “Explain this illustration to us.”
When Jesus had sent the people away, he went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain what the illustration of the weeds in the field means.”
His disciples said, “Now you’re talking in plain words and not using examples.
When he had left the people and gone home, his disciples asked him about this illustration.
He did not speak to them without using an illustration. But when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.
“Listen to what the story about the farmer means.
Jesus said, “Don’t you understand yet?
