Matthew 13:13-14

I speak to them in figurative language for this reason, that while looking they do not see, and while hearing they neither hear nor understand.

Matthew 13:35

in fulfilment of the saying of the Prophet, "I will open my mouth in figurative language, I will utter things kept hidden since the creation of all things."

Mark 4:33-34

With many such parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it.

1 Corinthians 13:12

For the present we see things as if in a mirror, and are puzzled; but then we shall see them face to face. For the present the knowledge I gain is imperfect; but then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

Bible References

General references

Matthew 13:13
I speak to them in figurative language for this reason, that while looking they do not see, and while hearing they neither hear nor understand.
Mark 4:33
With many such parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it.
1 Corinthians 13:12
For the present we see things as if in a mirror, and are puzzled; but then we shall see them face to face. For the present the knowledge I gain is imperfect; but then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.