Luke 8:9
And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
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Luke 8:10
And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
Mark 4:10
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
Mark 4:11
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
Mark 4:12
That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
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Matthew 13:10
And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Matthew 13:18
Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
Matthew 13:36
Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.
Mark 4:34
But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
Mark 7:17
And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.
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