Matthew 13:1 begins the scene with Jesus leaving the house to teach; 13:36 returns to the house, forming a bookend.

Matthew 13:11 gives the reason why the disciples receive explanations: the secrets of the kingdom are given to them.

Matthew 15:15 records another request for parable explanation from Peter, showing a consistent pattern of disciples seeking clarification.

Matthew 24:3 records the disciples coming privately to Jesus for explanation on the end times, a similar private teaching moment.

In Matthew 15:16, Jesus responds to the request by questioning the disciples' dullness, echoing their need for explanation.

Mark 4:34 confirms the pattern: Jesus explained everything privately to his disciples, just as here he explains the weeds parable.

Mark 7:17 nearly mirrors this scene: leaving the crowd, entering a house, disciples asking about a parable.

Mark 4:10 describes the same setting: when alone, the disciples asked Jesus about the parables.

Luke 8:9 is a direct parallel: disciples ask for the meaning of a parable (the sower). Very similar request for interpretation.

Mark 13:3 recounts another private inquiry by disciples — about temple destruction. Same dynamic of private questioning.