What is the meaning of Matthew 13:10? Then the disciples came to Jesus • The word “Then” links this moment to Jesus’ public teaching of the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9). • Instead of remaining with the crowd, the disciples move toward Jesus privately—a pattern also seen in Mark 4:10 and Luke 8:9, where those closest to Him seek further clarity. • Their coming illustrates the privilege of true disciples: they are drawn to the Lord Himself, not merely to His stories. Compare John 6:66-68, where the Twelve cling to Jesus while others turn away. and asked • Discipleship involves questions; sincere inquiry is welcomed by the Lord (James 1:5). • The disciples do not challenge Jesus’ authority but seek understanding, reflecting Psalm 119:34, “Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law.” • Asking in faith positions them to receive deeper revelation, much like the Bereans who “examined the Scriptures daily” (Acts 17:11). “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” • Their question recognizes a distinction between the crowds (“the people”) and the disciples. Jesus will affirm this divide in the next verse, granting “the knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom” to His followers (Matthew 13:11). • Parables both reveal and conceal truth. Isaiah 6:9-10, which Jesus cites in Matthew 13:14-15, foretold that some would hear without understanding due to hardened hearts. • For receptive listeners, parables invite reflection and commitment (Proverbs 25:2; Psalm 78:2-3). For the resistant, the same stories leave truth veiled, fulfilling John 12:37-40. • The question underscores the disciples’ role as future teachers; understanding Jesus’ method equips them to proclaim the gospel with wisdom (2 Timothy 2:2). summary Matthew 13:10 captures a pivotal moment: true disciples step away from the crowd, draw close to Jesus, and voice honest questions. Their approach models how believers gain insight—by pursuing the Lord, asking in faith, and valuing the mysteries of the kingdom. Jesus’ use of parables purposely sifts hearts, unveiling truth to those who seek Him while leaving the indifferent unchanged. |
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