Mark 4:34

The Passion Translation

He never spoke to them without using parables, but would wait until he was alone with his disciples to explain to them their meanings.

Cross References

John 16:25

“I have spoken to you using figurative language, but the time is coming when I will no longer teach you with veiled speech, but I will teach you about the Father with your eyes unveiled.

Mark 4:10

Afterward, Jesus’ disciples and those close to him remained behind to ask Jesus about his parables.

Luke 24:27

And beginning with Moses and all the prophets he carefully unveiled to them the revelation of himself throughout the Scriptures.

Matthew 13:34

Whenever Jesus addressed the crowds, he always spoke in allegories. He never spoke without using parables.

Mark 4:33

Jesus used many parables such as these as he taught the people, and they learned according to their ability to understand.

John 10:6

Jesus told the Pharisees this parable even though they didn’t understand a word of what he meant.

Acts 28:23

So they set a time to meet with Paul. On that day an even greater crowd gathered where he was staying. From morning until evening Paul taught them, opening up the truths of God’s kingdom. With convincing arguments from both the Law and the Prophets, he tried to persuade them about Jesus.