9. And he said: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
10. And when he was alone, the twelve that were with him asked him the parable.
11. And he said to them: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all things are done in parables:
12. That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand: lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
13. And he saith to them: Are you ignorant of this parable? and how shall you know all parables?
14. He that soweth, soweth the word.