And Jesus again spoke to them in parables and said.
Jesus again addresses his listeners with parables, continuing to teach spiritual truths through vivid examples. The word “again” shows that He had already spoken in this way more than once, because the parable made it possible to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven to those who had a “listening heart.” This introduction prepares for the great parable of the wedding feast, which concerns God’s invitation and the human response.