(13:51–53) In this final part of the parable discourse, Jesus asks the disciples whether they have understood these final three parables, and they respond affirmatively. A final parable is given to describe the disciples as scribes who are like the master of the house who brings new and old things out of his storeroom. Like all of the major discourses, the parable discourse concludes with a transition formula. 13:51 Jesus has completed the final three parables,
Matthew 13:51–53