17 When he had left the crowd and gone home, his disciples began asking him about the parable.
Mark 7:17 Cross References - ISV
Matthew 13:10
10 The Purpose of the Parables
Then the disciples came and asked Jesus, “Why do you speak to people in parables?”
Matthew 13:36
36 Jesus Explains the Parable about the WeedsThen Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to him and asked, “Explain to us the parable about the weeds in the field.”
Matthew 15:15
15 Then Peter told him, “Explain to us this parable.”
Mark 4:10
10 The Purpose of the Parables
When he was alone with the Twelve and those around him, they began to ask him about the parables.
Mark 4:34
34 He did not tell them anything without using a parable, though he explained everything to his disciples in private.
Mark 9:28
28 When Jesus came home, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive the spirit out?”