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In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables. <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable. <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables, and He was not speaking to them without a parable, <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them, <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and He did not speak anything to them without a parable. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and He did not speak to them without a parable. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> All these things Jesus spoke to the multitudes in parables, and He did not speak to them without a parable, <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and He was not speaking to them without a parable <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables, and He said nothing to them without [using] a parable. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables, and he did not tell them anything without a parable, <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables, and He would not speak anything to them without a parable, <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> All these things spake Jesus in parables unto the multitudes; and without a parable spake he nothing unto them: <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus used stories when he spoke to the people. In fact, he did not tell them anything without using stories. <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> All these things spake Jesus in parables unto the multitudes; and without a parable spake he nothing unto them: <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus used illustrations to tell the crowds all these things. He did not tell them anything without illustrating it with a story. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus used parables to tell all these things to the crowds; he would not say a thing to them without using a parable. <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable. <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the crowds; he did not speak to them without a parable. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the crowds; and without a parable, he did not speak to them, <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable he spoke not to them: <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> All this Jesus spoke to the people in figurative language, and except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them, <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn’t speak to them, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> All these things Jesus spoke in allegories to the multitudes, and without an allegory He was not speaking to them, <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables, and He was not speaking to them without a parable, <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> All these things spake Jesus in similes to the multitudes, and without a simile he was not speaking to them, <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> All these things spake Jesus in parables to the crowds; and without a parable spake he not to them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> All these things Jesus spoke in parables to the multitudes: and without parables he did not speak to them. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> All these things Jesus spoke in parables to the crowds. And he did not speak to them apart from parables, <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables. He spoke to them only in parables, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables; without a parable he told them nothing.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus spoke all these things to the people in parables; and without parables he did not speak to them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua spoke all these things in parables to the crowds and without a parable he was not speaking with them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> All these things Jesus spoke to the multitudes in parables, and without a parable he did not speak to them; <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Jesus spoke all of these things to the multitudes in parables; and without a parable He was not speaking to them: <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> All these things spake Jesus in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable he spake not to them: <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> All these things spake Jesus to the multitude in parables, and did not discourse to them without some parable. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> All this Jesus spoke to the people in figurative language, and except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them, <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> All these things Jesus spake to the multitudes in parables; and, without a parable, He was wont to speak nothing to them; <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> All these things spake Jesus in parables to the multitudes; and at this time He spake nothing to them without a parable: <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3745" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">I will Open My Mouth in Parables</a> 33He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.” 34<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elalēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">spoke</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlois (N-DMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolais (N-DFP) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">parables.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elalei (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">He did not tell them anything</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">without using</a> <a href="/greek/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolēs (N-GFS) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">a parable.</a> 35So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Psalm 78:2</a> I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning, <a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Mark 4:33-34</a> With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand. / He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples. <a href="/john/16-25.htm">John 16:25</a> I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father. <a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10-11</a> Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Matthew 13:13</a> This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Matthew 13:35</a> So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.” <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Luke 8:10</a> He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’ <a href="/john/10-6.htm">John 10:6</a> Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them. <a href="/john/12-49.htm">John 12:49</a> I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. <a href="/john/16-29.htm">John 16:29</a> His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech. <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a> And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” <a href="/ezekiel/20-49.htm">Ezekiel 20:49</a> Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, ‘Is he not just telling parables?’” <a href="/hosea/12-10.htm">Hosea 12:10</a> I spoke through the prophets and multiplied their visions; I gave parables through the prophets. <a href="/proverbs/1-6.htm">Proverbs 1:6</a> by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-26</a> Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>All these things spoke Jesus to the multitude in parables; and without a parable spoke he not to them:<a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Matthew 13:13</a> Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.<a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Mark 4:33,34</a> And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Except</a> <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Figurative</a> <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Form</a> <a href="/matthew/13-32.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Language</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Parables</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Similes</a> <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Stories</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Story</a> <a href="/malachi/2-9.htm">Using</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-57.htm">Except</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Figurative</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Form</a> <a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Language</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Parables</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Similes</a> <a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Stories</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Story</a> <a href="/matthew/26-44.htm">Using</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 13</div>1. <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">The parable of the sower and the seed;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">the explanation of it.</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">The parable of the weeds;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">of the mustard seed;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">of the leaven;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">explanation of the parable of the weeds.</a> 44. <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">The parable of the hidden treasure;</a> 45. <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">of the pearl;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">of the drag net cast into the sea.</a> 53. <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In this passage, Jesus employs parables as a teaching method. Parables are simple, metaphorical stories used to convey deeper spiritual truths. This approach was common in Jewish teaching, allowing listeners to engage with the message on multiple levels. The use of parables fulfilled the prophecy in <a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Psalm 78:2</a>, which speaks of opening the mouth in parables to utter hidden things. Jesus' choice to speak in parables also reflects the fulfillment of <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a>, where the people's spiritual blindness and deafness are highlighted. By using parables, Jesus could reveal truths to those open to understanding while concealing them from those who were not receptive.He did not tell them anything without using a parable. This phrase emphasizes the consistent use of parables in Jesus' public ministry. It highlights the distinction between the crowds and His disciples, to whom He explained the meanings privately (<a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Matthew 13:36</a>). This method served to sift the genuine seekers from the merely curious. The parables were a form of divine revelation, requiring spiritual insight to comprehend fully. This approach aligns with the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where understanding is granted to those who seek it earnestly (<a href="/proverbs/2-3.htm">Proverbs 2:3-5</a>). Jesus' use of parables also underscores His role as the ultimate teacher, one who reveals the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven to those with ears to hear.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who uses parables as a teaching method to convey spiritual truths. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> The large groups of people who followed Jesus, eager to hear His teachings and witness His miracles. 3. <a href="/topical/p/parables.htm">Parables</a> Short, allegorical accounts used by Jesus to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons, often drawn from everyday life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_purpose_of_parables.htm">The Purpose of Parables</a> Parables are designed to reveal and conceal truth. They invite listeners to engage deeply and reflect on their meanings. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Understanding parables requires spiritual insight and a heart open to God's truth. This discernment is a gift from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/e/engagement_with_scripture.htm">Engagement with Scripture</a> Like the crowds, we are called to actively engage with Scripture, seeking to understand the deeper meanings behind Jesus' teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_teacher.htm">The Role of the Teacher</a> Jesus exemplifies the role of a teacher who uses relatable accounts to communicate profound truths, encouraging us to find ways to share the Gospel effectively. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_learning.htm">Commitment to Learning</a> Just as Jesus explained parables to His disciples, we should seek deeper understanding through study, prayer, and fellowship with other believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13</a> <a href="/q/history_of_the_christian_church.htm">What is the history of the Christian Church?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jesus_of_nazareth.htm">Who was Jesus of Nazareth?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christian_goth_culture.htm">What defines Christian Goth culture?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) Without a parable spake he not unto them.--The words are, of course, limited by the context to this occasion, but it is noticeable from this time forward that parables are the dominant element in His teaching to the multitude, and that the mysteries of the kingdom are reserved for the more esoteric instruction of the disciples.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 34, 35. - The parallel passage in <a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Mark 4:33, 34</a> is as follows: "And with many such parables spoke he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it; and without a parable spoke he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things." The same general idea underlies our present verses, but although each evangelist appears to have used the same words as a basis, he has worked them out in his own characteristic way. For while both writers contrast our Lord's treatment of the multitudes and his treatment of the disciples in the matter of parables, St. Mark barely alludes to his using them as a judicial punishment upon the people, and St. Matthew merely hints here at the fact that Christ explained them to his disciples (see further, ver. 35b, note). It will be noticed that our verses have much in common with the thought of ver. 10, sqq. It seems just possible that both paragraphs had one common nucleus from which they were each developed. But according to existing evidence, ver. 10, sqq., and the parallel passages in Mark and Luke serve to introduce explanatory matter to the disciples, and our present verses with the parallel in Mark to close a series of parables. Verse 34 - All these things (ταῦτα πάντα). All seems to imply that the four preceding parables are but a few typical ones taken from a larger collection (cf. Mark, "with many such parables;" also vers. 3, 51). Spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; in parables unto the multitudes (Revised Version); for the order of the Greek is the same as in the next clause. Observe the "parallelism" of the two clauses (contrast Mark). Is it due to the influence of Hebrew Christians? And without a parable spake he not (nothing, Revised Version, ebony) unto them, As happens often in Semitic writers (cf. St. John's Gospel), the thought of the preceding clause is now expressed negatively, and yet a fresh thought is added, namely, that he spake in parables alone. Nothing (Revised Version); i.e. under these circumstances, when large crowds of Galilaeans were listening to him. Spake (ἐλάλει: contrast ἐλάλησεν before); i.e. during this period. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. spoke ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. these things Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds ὄχλοις (ochlois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. parables. παραβολαῖς (parabolais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. He did not tell them anything ἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. without using χωρὶς (chōris) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. a parable. παραβολῆς (parabolēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 13:34 Jesus spoke all these things in parables (Matt. 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