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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:10

The Purpose of Jesus’ Parables · Matthew 13:10–17
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Translations

Modern
Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?”
Traditional
And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
Literal
And having come, the disciples said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?”
Latin
Et accedentes discipuli dixerunt ei: Quare in parabolis loqueris eis?

Original

Greek
English
Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?”

Notes

Matthew 13:10

  • From this point on, Jesus rarely taught the general public. Instead, he focused on teaching those who had committed themselves to him (Matthew 13:1–20:34). But he would once again confront Israel (21:1–23:39).

  • The people were the unbelieving opponents mentioned again in 13:11 (“them”) and 13:12 (“whoever does not have”).

Matthew 13:1–53

In the third major speech recorded by Matthew (see study note on Matthew 5:1–7:29), Jesus here recognized the separation of his followers from others (Matthew 13:14, 16). He began to reveal the secrets of the kingdom of heaven privately to them through parables.

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 6:1–13 Mark 4:10–12 Luke 8:9–10

Glossary

Eternal Life Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Parable

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Parables: Parables of Christ: Sower Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee