Mark 4:10

The Purpose of Jesus’ Parables

9Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”10As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.

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Berean Standard Bible
As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.
American Standard Version (1901)
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.
Bible in Basic English
And when he was by himself, those who were round him with the twelve put questions to him about the purpose of the stories.
Free Bible Version
When he was by himself, his twelve disciples and the others who were with him asked him what the illustrations meant.
Geneva Bible 1599
And whe he was alone, they that were about him with the twelue, asked him of ye parable.
King James (Authorized) Version
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
One Unity Resource Bible
When he was alone, those who were around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.
Plain English Version
Some time later, Jesus came away from that big mob of people. Then just his 12 special workers and a few other people sat around him. They said to him, “You tell us picture stories, but we can’t understand them. What are your stories all about?”
Translation for Translators
Later, when only the twelve disciples and a few other people were with him, they asked him about the parables.
Unlocked Literal Bible
When Jesus was alone, those who were close to him and with the twelve asked him about the parables.
Noah Webster Bible
And when he was alone, they that were about him, with the twelve, asked of him the parable.
World English Bible
When he was alone, those who were around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.
Young's Literal Translation
And when he was alone, those about him, with the twelve, did ask him of the simile,