Matthew 13:34

The Passion Translation

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

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.

Matthew 13:13

That’s why I teach the people using parables, because they think they’re looking for truth, yet because their hearts are unteachable, they never discover it. Although they will listen to me, they never fully perceive the message I speak.

Matthew 13:3

He taught them many things by using stories, parables to illustrate spiritual truths, saying: “Consider this: There was a farmer who went out to sow seeds.

John 10:6

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

John 16:29

His disciples said, “At last you’re speaking to us clearly and not using veiled speech and metaphors!