John 16:25
What is written? (ESV)
I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father.
What does it say?
I [Jesus] have told you these things using parables, but the time is coming when I will no longer use figures of speech but will speak plainly about the Father.
What is its immediate context?
The upper room on the eve of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. He is with his disciples.
How John 16:25 is applied across Bible answers
Why did Jesus teach using parables (Matthew 13:10-13)?
Jesus acknowledges His spiritual instruction has been in figures of speech (aka riddles, parables), and He contrasts it with speaking "plainly."
