^{10 Ref} And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.

^{11 Ref} And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:

^{12 Ref} that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them.

^{13 Ref} And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables?