34. Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd by using stories. He did not say anything to them without telling a story.
35. So the words spoken by the prophet came true. He had said, "I will open my mouth and tell stories. I will speak about things that were hidden since the world was made." (Psalm 78:2)
36. Then Jesus left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him. They said, "Explain to us the story of the weeds in the field."
37. He answered, "The one who planted the good seed is the Son of Man.