# Connecting Statement:

Jesus tells the people parables to teach them about the kingdom of God. Later he explains the parables to his disciples. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parables]])

# like a man who sows his seed

When someone sows seed, he plants the seed by scattering it on the ground. Alternate translation: "like a farmer who plants his seed" or "like a farmer who scatters his seed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-simile]])