Cross References

Matthew 13:34

New Living Translation

Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables.

See the chapter Copy

That is why I use these parables, For they look, but they don’t really see. They hear, but they don’t really listen or understand.

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

Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant,

“I have spoken of these matters in figures of speech, but soon I will stop speaking figuratively and will tell you plainly all about the Father.

Then his disciples said, “At last you are speaking plainly and not figuratively.