Mark 4:10

New Living Translation

Later, when Jesus was alone with the twelve disciples and with the others who were gathered around, they asked him what the parables meant.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.

Matthew 13:3

He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds.

Matthew 13:36

Then, leaving the crowds outside, Jesus went into the house. His disciples said, “Please explain to us the story of the weeds in the field.”

Mark 4:11

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders,

Mark 4:34

In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.

Mark 4:9

Then he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”

Mark 7:17

Then Jesus went into a house to get away from the crowd, and his disciples asked him what he meant by the parable he had just used.