Matthew 13:34

All these things spake Jesus to the multitude in parables, and did not discourse to them without some parable.

Mark 4:33-34

Thus he instructed them by such a variety of parables as were adapted to their capacity.

John 16:25

These things have I express'd in a figurative way: the time is coming when my language will be no longer enigmatical, but I shall give you a plain account relating to my father.

Matthew 13:13

therefore speak I to them in parables: because they over-look what they see: and are inattentive to what they hear, neither will they comprehend.

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All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:

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Matthew 13:13
therefore speak I to them in parables: because they over-look what they see: and are inattentive to what they hear, neither will they comprehend.
Mark 4:33
Thus he instructed them by such a variety of parables as were adapted to their capacity.