Matthew 13:10-17 - Exposition

The reason w hy Christ spoke to the multitudes in parables.

The question of the disciples ( Matthew 13:10 ).

Christ's antithesis—You are the recipients of God's gift; they are not ( Matthew 13:11 ).

This is not arbitrary, but in accordance with a universal law ( Matthew 13:12 ).

They have not been using their faculties, and therefore they are thus judged, in accordance with the words of Isaiah (verses 13-15).

The privilege of the disciples further insisted upon (verses 16, 17).