Mark 4:33

With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.

John 16:12

"I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.

Matthew 13:34-35

All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable.

1 Corinthians 3:1-2

But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ.

Hebrews 5:11-14

About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.

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Summary

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

Bible References

With

Matthew 13:34
All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable.

As

John 16:12
"I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
1 Corinthians 3:1
But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ.
Hebrews 5:11
About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.

General references

Ezekiel 17:2
"Son of man, propound a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
Matthew 13:34
All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable.
Matthew 22:1
And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying,

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