I found it interesting how the book of Mark resembles that of Matthew. I did find it to have many parables. Jesus made it apparent that the parables were for those outside of the disciples (Mark 4.10-12). Compared to the book of Matthew it is extremely short in chapters.
-Sue
How do know the parables were not meant for the disciples?
Because it was said.
Please RE-read under…
The Purpose of the Parables (p.1730)
4.10
When he was alone, those who were around him along with the twelve asked him about the parables. 11 And he said to them, “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside, everrything comes in parables; in order that ‘they may indeed listen, but not understand;…”