And as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when shall these things be? And what [shall be] the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"

And as He was walking alongside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

And immediately leaving their nets they followed Him.

And He did not permit anyone to follow along with Him except for Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up into a high mountain alone by themselves. And He was transfigured before them,

Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, "Teacher, we desire that You to do for us whatever we may ask."

And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be greatly amazed, and deeply depressed.

One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated, the Christ).

And apart from a parable He did not speak to them, however, privately to His disciples, he would explain all things.

And the disciples approached and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?"

Then having dismissed the crowds, Jesus went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field."