'Explained' in the Bible
He did not tell them anything without using a parable, though he explained everything to his disciples in private.
When the woman saw that she couldn't hide, she came forward trembling. Bowing down in front of him, she explained in the presence of all the people why she had touched Jesus and how she had been instantly healed.
Then, beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them all the passages of Scripture about himself.
Simeon has explained how God first showed his concern for the gentiles by taking from among them a people for his name.
He explained and showed them that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead: "This very Jesus whom I proclaim to you is the Messiah."
He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained God's way to him more accurately.
I went in response to a revelation, and in a private meeting with the reputed leaders, I explained to them the gospel that I'm proclaiming to the gentiles. I did this because I was afraid that I was running or had run my life's race for nothing.