Why Jesus Used Parables

¹⁰ Then the disciples^(A) came up and asked Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?”^(B)

¹¹ He answered them, “Because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know,^(C) but it has not been given to them.

Why Jesus Used Parables

¹⁰ When He was alone with the Twelve,^(A) those who were around Him asked Him about the parables.^{(B) 11} He answered them, “The secret^(C) of the kingdom of God^(D) has been given to you, but to those outside,^(E) everything comes in parables