[Cronos]

Thanks for being respectful :)

He emphasizes it not being metaphorical by his repetition even when people leave. He doesn’t clear it up as in other cases where He highlights a metaphorical meaning

[RoosterRedux]

You raise a good point about the repetition of the metaphor in question to the disciples might indicate that it was NOT meant as a parable.

But that isn't necessarily true because Jesus often spoke to the disciples in parables too.