Mark 4:6

4:6 When the sun came up it was scorched, and because it did not have sufficient root, it withered.

Mark 4:10

The Purpose of Parables

4:10 When he was alone, those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.

Mark 7:17

7:17 Now when Jesus had left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about the parable.

Mark 8:20

8:20 “When I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many baskets full of pieces did you pick up?” They replied, “Seven.”