Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

American Standard Version (ASV)

And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And his disciples put questions to him about the point of the story.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And his disciples asked him [saying], What may this parable be?

World English Bible (WEB)

Then his disciples asked him, "What does this parable mean?"

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And his disciples were questioning him, saying, `What may this simile be?'