Luke 8:9

Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.