Why Jesus Used Parables
10 When he was alone, those around him with the Twelve 4:10 Mk 11:11 asked him about the parables. 4:10 Mk 12:111 He answered them, "The secret 4:11 1Co 2:7of the kingdom of God 4:11 Mk 1:15has been given to you, but to those outside, 4:11 Rm 9:27everything comes in parables 12 so that
they may indeed look,
and yet not perceive;
they may indeed listen,
and yet not understand; 4:12 Mk 7:18
otherwise, they might turn back
and be forgiven." 4:12 Other mss read and their sins be forgiven them, 4:12 Is 6:9–10, 4:12 Is 6:9–10