Read Full ChapterThen the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The disciples came, and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} the disciples{G3101} came{G4334}{(G5631)}, and said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Why{G1302} speakest thou{G2980}{(G5719)} unto them{G846} in{G1722} parables{G3850}?
Strong's King James
(10) The disciples came saying to Him, "Why speak in parables to them?"
The F.O.G
Later, His disciples came to Him privately, asking, "Why do You teach the crowds using these abstract stories? What's the purpose behind this approach?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And the disciples having come near, said to him, ‘Wherefore in similes dost thou speak to them?’
Young's Literal Translation
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