Matthew 13:10-12

Expanded Bible

Why Jesus Used Stories to Teach^(A)

¹⁰ The ·followers [disciples] came to Jesus and asked, “Why do you ·use stories to teach the people [^Lspeak to them in parables]?”

¹¹ Jesus answered, “·You have been chosen [^LIt has been granted/given to you] to ·know [understand] the ·secrets [mysteries] about the kingdom of heaven, but ·others cannot know these secrets [^Lit has not been given/granted to those others]. ¹² Those who ·have understanding [^Lhave] will be given more, and they will have ·all they need [an abundance]. But those who do not ·have understanding [^Lhave], even what they have will be taken away from them.