When He was alone with the Twelve, those who were around Him asked Him about the parables.
The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Then He told them many things in parables, saying: “Consider the sower who went out to sow.
Then He dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached Him and said, “Explain the parable of the weeds in the field to us.”
He answered them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables
And He did not speak to them without a parable. Privately, however, He would explain everything to His own disciples.
Then He said, “Anyone who has ears to hear should listen! ”
When He went into the house away from the crowd, the disciples asked Him about the parable.