151:2.8 Now that the [[tension]] was over, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and [[Nathaniel]] congratulated each other on their [[interpretations]], and with the exception of the [[Alpheus twins]], each of [[the apostles]] ventured to make an [[interpretation]] of the [[parable]] of the [[sower]] before they retired for the night. Even [[Judas Iscariot]] offered a very [[plausible]] [[interpretation]]. [[The twelve]] would often, among themselves, attempt to figure out [[the Master]]'s [[parables]] as they would an [[allegory]], but never again did they regard such [[speculations]] seriously. This was a very profitable session for [[the apostles]] and their associates, especially so since from this time on [[Jesus]] more and more employed [[parables]] in connection with his [[public]] teaching. | 151:2.8 Now that the [[tension]] was over, [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] and [[Nathaniel]] congratulated each other on their [[interpretations]], and with the exception of the [[Alpheus twins]], each of [[the apostles]] ventured to make an [[interpretation]] of the [[parable]] of the [[sower]] before they retired for the night. Even [[Judas Iscariot]] offered a very [[plausible]] [[interpretation]]. [[The twelve]] would often, among themselves, attempt to figure out [[the Master]]'s [[parables]] as they would an [[allegory]], but never again did they regard such [[speculations]] seriously. This was a very profitable session for [[the apostles]] and their associates, especially so since from this time on [[Jesus]] more and more employed [[parables]] in connection with his [[public]] teaching. |