And the disciples came up to him and said, “Why do you speak to them in parables?”
The disciples noticed that Jesus was speaking to the people in parables and asked why he was using that method instead of explaining his teaching openly. The question reflects the disciples’ desire to fully understand Jesus’ teaching and the reasoning behind his actions. Jesus will answer by explaining why he uses parables and how they help distinguish those who are ready to receive the mysteries of the kingdom of God from those who remain indifferent.