Matthew 13:9-11

Expanded Bible

⁹ ·Let those with ears use them and listen [^LThe one who has ears to hear, let him hear].”

Why Jesus Used Stories to Teach^(A)

¹⁰ The ·followers [disciples] came to Jesus and asked, “Why do you ·use stories to teach the people [^Lspeak to them in parables]?”

¹¹ Jesus answered, “·You have been chosen [^LIt has been granted/given to you] to ·know [understand] the ·secrets [mysteries] about the kingdom of heaven, but ·others cannot know these secrets [^Lit has not been given/granted to those others].