Matthew 13:34

All these things Jesus spake to the multitudes in parables; and, without a parable, He was wont to speak nothing to them;

Mark 4:33-34

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

John 16:25

"These things have I spoken to you in proverbs. An hour is coming, when I will no more speak to you in proverbs, but will tell you plainly of the Father.

Matthew 13:13

On this account, I speak to them in parables; because, seeing, they see not; and, hearing, they hear not, nor understand.

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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
On this account, I speak to them in parables; because, seeing, they see not; and, hearing, they hear not, nor understand.
Mark 4:33
And with many such parables He spake the word to them, as they were able to hear it.