And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
The disciples came up to Jesus and asked, 'Why do you always tell stories instead of just giving them the straight answer?'
Even Jesus' closest friends were confused about why he taught in riddles.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jesus was teaching large crowds by the sea, using parables as a method to convey spiritual truths about the kingdom of heaven, which were familiar in Jewish culture as stories with deeper meanings. The disciples, who were Jesus' close followers and often sought clarification, approached Him privately to ask why He spoke in parables rather than plainly, as this approach seemed to confuse many listeners. This moment reflects Jesus' strategy in His ministry to reveal profound insights to those with open hearts while concealing them from those who were spiritually unreceptive.
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