Then Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.”
“Therefore listen to the parable of the sower.
Then Jesus sent the crowds away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.”
Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding?
Without a parable He did not speak to them. But when they were alone, He expounded on all things to His disciples.
When He had left the people and entered the house, His disciples asked Him concerning the parable.
His disciples said to Him, “Yes! Now You are speaking plainly and with no figure of speech.
