With many such parables Jesus used to speak to the people of his Message, as far as they were able to receive it;
Then he told them many truths in parables. "The sower," he began, "went out to sow; and,
Yet, when sown, shoots up, and becomes larger than any other herb, and puts out great branches, so that even 'the wild birds can roost in its shelter.'"
And to them he never used to speak except in parables; but in private to his own disciples he explained everything.
I have still much to say to you, but you cannot bear it now.