King James Bible
"Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?"
Peter addresses Jesus directly as Lord, showing both respect and recognition of Jesus's authority. This interruption follows Jesus's parable about watchful servants, indicating Peter's active engagement with the teaching. Peter seeks clarification about whether the preceding parable applies specifically to the inner circle of disciples. His use of 'us' likely refers to the Twelve, suggesting he wonders if they bear special responsibility as Jesus's closest followers. The alternative Peter presents encompasses the broader crowd of listeners, possibly including all believers. This question reveals early awareness of distinctions between leadership roles and general discipleship, a tension that would shape the early church's structure.