(13:36–43) The disciples again come to Jesus, this time to explain the parable of the wheat and weeds. This is the second time the disciples ask Jesus for an explanation of a parable (Matt 13:18–23). Jesus proceeds to go through the parable in order to explain what each aspect of the parable symbolizes. The close of the explanation repeats a call given at the end of the sower parable (13:9) for those who hear to truly understand. 13:36 Jesus leaves the crowds, whom
Matthew 13:36–43