Mark 4:34
But except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them; while to His own disciples He expounded everything, in private.
John 16:25
"All this I have spoken to you in veiled language. The time is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in veiled language, but will tell you about the Father in plain words.
Matthew 13:36-43
When He had dismissed the people and had returned to the house, His disciples came to Him with the request, "Explain to us the parable of the darnel sown in the field."
Matthew 15:15-20
"Explain to us this figurative language," said Peter.
Mark 4:10
When He was alone, the Twelve and the others who were about Him requested Him to explain His figurative language.
Luke 24:27
And, beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them the passages in Scripture which refer to Himself.
Mark 7:17-23
After He had left the crowd and gone indoors, His disciples began to ask Him about this figure of speech.
Luke 8:9-10
The disciples proceeded to ask Him what this parable meant.
Luke 24:44-46
And He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you--that everything must be fulfilled that is written in the Law of Moses and in the Prophets and the Psalms concerning me."