The disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do you tell stories when you speak to the people?”
Later, when Jesus was alone, the 12 disciples and others around him asked about the stories.
Then he taught them many things by telling them stories. He said, “A farmer went out to plant his seed.
Whoever understands should take this to heart.”
He answered, “Because they aren’t being given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven the way you are.
His disciples asked him what the story meant. He told them,