Matthew 13:10

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Then the disciples came up and asked Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables? ”

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He answered them, “Because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know, but it has not been given to them.

Then He told them many things in parables, saying: “Consider the sower who went out to sow.

Anyone who has ears should listen! ”

When He was alone with the Twelve, those who were around Him asked Him about the parables.

Then His disciples asked Him, “What does this parable mean? ”