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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished telling these stories and illustrations, he left that part of the country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Jesus had finished these parables, he went away from there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from that place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, <i>that</i> when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, that He departed from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, He departed from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, He departed from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about that when Jesus had finished these parables, He departed from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened that when Jesus had finished these parables, He departed from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, He left there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, he left there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, He left there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished telling these stories, he left <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these illustrations, he left that place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus finished telling these parables, he left that place <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, he left that place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from that place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jesus finished these parables, he moved on from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And it happened that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus concluded this series of parables and then departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, he departed from there. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these allegories, He removed from there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these similes, he removed thence,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it was when Jesus finished these parables, he removed thence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass: when Jesus had finished these parables, he passed from thence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it happened that, when Jesus had completed these parables, he went away from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus finished these parables, he went away from there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, he left that place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And it was that when Yeshua had finished these parables, he departed from there.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed from that place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these parables, He departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished there parables, he departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus concluded this series of parables and then departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these parables, He departed thence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/13-53.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3910" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">The Rejection at Nazareth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">52</span>Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” <span class="reftext">53</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">When</a> <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/5055.htm" title="5055: etelesen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge.">had finished</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautas (DPro-AFP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolas (N-AFP) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">parables,</a> <a href="/greek/3332.htm" title="3332: metēren (V-AIA-3S) -- To change my position, depart, remove. From meta and airo; to betake oneself, i.e. Remove.">He withdrew</a> <a href="/greek/1564.htm" title="1564: ekeithen (Adv) -- Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence.">from that place.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">54</span>Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Mark 6:1-6</a></span><br />Jesus went on from there and came to His hometown, accompanied by His disciples. / When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles? / Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16-30</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-15.htm">John 7:15</a></span><br />The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-42.htm">John 6:42</a></span><br />They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-44.htm">John 4:44</a></span><br />Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a></span><br />and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-21.htm">Jeremiah 11:21</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/3-6.htm">Ezekiel 3:6-7</a></span><br />not to the many peoples of unfamiliar speech and difficult language whose words you cannot understand. Surely if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you. / But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11</a></span><br />He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a></span><br />For even His own brothers did not believe in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46-50</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. / Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-41.htm">John 6:41-42</a></span><br />At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” / They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-51.htm">Luke 2:51-52</a></span><br />Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart. / And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-8.htm">Psalm 69:8</a></span><br />I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed there.</p><p class="hdg">he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Mark 4:33-35</a></b></br> And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear <i>it</i>… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Concluded</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Parables</a> <a href="/nahum/3-5.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Similes</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Stories</a> <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/7-26.htm">Concluded</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/matthew/13-57.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Parables</a> <a href="/matthew/14-12.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Similes</a> <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Stories</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">The parable of the sower and the seed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">the explanation of it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">The parable of the weeds;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">of the mustard seed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">of the leaven;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">explanation of the parable of the weeds.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">The parable of the hidden treasure;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">of the pearl;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">of the drag net cast into the sea.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Jesus had finished these parables</b><br>This phrase marks the conclusion of a significant teaching section in the Gospel of Matthew, specifically the parables of the Kingdom of Heaven found in <a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13</a>. Parables were a common teaching method used by Jesus to convey deep spiritual truths through simple stories. 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. This teaching method also served to reveal truths to those who were spiritually receptive while concealing them from those who were not (<a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10-17</a>). The completion of these parables signifies a transition in Jesus' ministry, moving from teaching to other activities.<p><b>He withdrew from that place</b><br>The act of withdrawing indicates a deliberate movement by Jesus, often seen in the Gospels when He seeks solitude or when He is moving to a new location for ministry purposes. This withdrawal could be due to the growing opposition from religious leaders or the need for rest and prayer. Geographically, "that place" refers to the region around the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus spent much of His ministry. This movement also reflects the itinerant nature of Jesus' ministry, as He traveled throughout Galilee and Judea to preach, teach, and heal. The withdrawal can be seen as a strategic retreat to prepare for the next phase of His mission, emphasizing the importance of timing and divine purpose in His earthly ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who taught in parables to reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/parables.htm">Parables</a></b><br>Short, allegorical accounts used by Jesus to convey spiritual truths. In <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13</a>, Jesus shares several parables about the Kingdom of Heaven.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/that_place.htm">That Place</a></b><br>Refers to the region where Jesus was teaching, likely around the Sea of Galilee, where He often taught the crowds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_parables.htm">Understanding Parables</a></b><br>Jesus used parables to reveal truths to those willing to hear and understand. As believers, we should seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to discern spiritual truths in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_withdrawal.htm">The Importance of Withdrawal</a></b><br>Jesus often withdrew from places after teaching. This teaches us the importance of rest and reflection in our spiritual lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_rejection.htm">Facing Rejection</a></b><br>Jesus' experience of rejection in His hometown reminds us that following God's call may lead to opposition, even from those closest to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a></b><br>Despite rejection, Jesus continued His mission. We are encouraged to persevere in our faith and ministry, trusting in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a></b><br>The parables in <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13</a> reveal the nature of God's Kingdom. We are called to live as citizens of this Kingdom, embodying its values in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_jesus'_parables_teach.htm">What lessons do Jesus' parables teach us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_dismiss_jesus_as_just_a_carpenter's_son.htm">In Mark 6:3, how could ordinary villagers dismiss Jesus as merely a carpenter’s son if He was performing extraordinary deeds elsewhere?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_fair_if_parables_exclude_some.htm">In Matthew 13:10-11, Jesus says He speaks in parables so only certain people will understand; what does this imply about God's fairness and inclusivity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 53.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it</span> <span class="cmt_word">came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.</span> The formula marks the end of an excerpt from the discourses (cf. <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Matthew 11:1</a>, note, and Introduction, p. 3). It is, however, to be noticed that the first and last words, <span class="greek">καὶ</span>... <span class="greek">ἐκεῖθεν</span>, come in <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Mark 6:1</a>, introducing the parallel passage to our following verses. But in the case of such common words this coincidence is, perhaps, to be considered as accidental. <span class="accented">He departed</span> (<span class="greek">μετῆρεν</span>). Elsewhere in the New Testament only in <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Matthew 19:1</a>, where it comes in the same connexion as here. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-53.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτε</span> <span class="translit">(hote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had finished</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐτέλεσεν</span> <span class="translit">(etelesen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5055.htm">Strong's 5055: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="grk">ταύτας</span> <span class="translit">(tautas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">parables,</span><br /><span class="grk">παραβολὰς</span> <span class="translit">(parabolas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> </span><span class="str2">From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He withdrew</span><br /><span class="grk">μετῆρεν</span> <span class="translit">(metēren)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3332.htm">Strong's 3332: </a> </span><span class="str2">To change my position, depart, remove. From meta and airo; to betake oneself, i.e. Remove.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from that place.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκεῖθεν</span> <span class="translit">(ekeithen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1564.htm">Strong's 1564: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thence, from that place. 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