Matthew 13:11 explains that the disciples have been given knowledge of kingdom secrets—the reason they can understand here.

Matthew 13:19 describes the one who hears but does not understand—contrasted with the disciples who affirm understanding.

In Matthew 16:11, Jesus rebukes the disciples for not understanding about bread — contrasting their confident claim of understanding here.

In Matthew 15:16, Jesus later rebukes the same disciples for lack of understanding — contrasting their confident 'Yes' here.

Mark 4:34 explains that Jesus interpreted parables privately to his disciples — providing the background for why they could claim understanding here.

In Mark 7:18, Jesus questions the disciples' understanding of defilement — contrasting their positive answer about understanding parables here.

In Mark 8:17, Jesus asks why they still don't perceive or understand — a direct contrast to their claim of understanding here.

Mark 8:18 continues the rebuke, noting they have eyes but don't see — highlighting their failure to understand, opposite to their claim here.

Luke 9:45 states they did not understand Jesus' prediction — contrasting their confident 'Yes' about understanding parables here.

Proverbs 1:6 describes understanding proverbs and parables — the very thing Jesus tests in His disciples here.

Ezekiel 17:12 has God asking if the rebellious house understands a riddle — parallel to Jesus asking if His disciples understand the parables.

Mark 4:13 has Jesus questioning their understanding of the parable of the sower — parallel to the question here after multiple parables.

John 10:6 shows Jesus' audience failing to understand his figurative speech—contrasting the disciples' affirmation here.

In Acts 8:30, Philip asks 'Do you understand?' — echoing Jesus' question here about understanding, though in a different context.

Acts 8:31 depicts a seeker needing guidance to understand Scripture — contrasting the disciples' confident claim of understanding here.

John 13:12 has Jesus asking 'Do you understand?' after washing feet—paralleling this question about parables.