Matthew 13:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Jesus replied, "The mysteries of the kingdom of heaven have been given to you to know, but not to them.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    He replied, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And he answered{G611} and said{G2036} unto them,{G846} Unto you{G5213} it is given{G1325} to know{G1097} the mysteries{G3466} of the kingdom{G932} of heaven,{G3772} but{G1161} to them{G1565} it is{G1325} not{G3756} given.{G1325}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    He answered{G611}{(G5679)} and{G1161} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto them{G846}, Because{G3754} it is given{G1325}{(G5769)} unto you{G5213} to know{G1097}{(G5629)} the mysteries{G3466} of the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772}, but{G1161} to them{G1565} it is{G1325} not{G3756} given{G1325}{(G5769)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    He answered and sayde vnto them: it is geve vnto you to knowe ye secretes of the kyngdome of heve but to the it is not geve.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    He answered and sayde vnto the: Vnto you it is geuen to knowe the mystery of the kingdome of heauen, but vnto them it is not geuen.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And he answered, & said vnto them, Because it is giuen vnto you, to know the secretes of the kingdome of heauen, but to the it is not giue.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He aunswered and sayde vnto them: because it is geuen vnto you, to knowe the secretes of the kyngdome of heauen, but to them, it is not geuen.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    He answered and said unto them, ‹Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    He answered them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And he answering said to them that -- `To you it hath been given to know the secrets of the reign of the heavens, and to these it hath not been given,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And he said to them in answer, To you is given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    He answered them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He replied,“You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 2:9-9 : 9 But as it is written: What no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and what has not entered the human heart—God has prepared these things for those who love Him. 10 Now God has revealed these things to us by His Spirit, for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.
  • 1 Cor 2:14 : 14 But the natural person does not accept the things of God's Spirit, because they are foolishness to him. He cannot understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
  • Matt 19:11 : 11 But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given."
  • 1 John 2:27 : 27 As for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things—and it is true and not a lie—just as it has taught you, remain in Him.
  • Rom 16:25 : 25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past.
  • Matt 16:17 : 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
  • Luke 8:10 : 10 And He said, "The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to others, I speak in parables so that, ‘Though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’
  • 1 Cor 2:7 : 7 Instead, we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom that God predestined before the ages for our glory.
  • Col 1:26-27 : 26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
  • 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 If I have the gift of prophecy, understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
  • 1 John 2:20 : 20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And undeniably, great is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without rebuke, and it will be given to him.
  • Jas 1:16-18 : 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. 18 By His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
  • 1 Cor 15:51 : 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed,
  • Eph 1:9 : 9 He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ,
  • Eph 1:18 : 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
  • Eph 3:3-9 : 3 that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have briefly written about earlier. 4 By reading this, you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which in past generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I became a servant, according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me through the working of His power. 8 To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ,
  • Eph 5:32 : 32 This mystery is great—but I am speaking about Christ and the church.
  • Eph 6:19 : 19 Pray also for me, that words may be given to me to proclaim the mystery of the gospel boldly.
  • Col 2:2 : 2 I do this so that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and that they may have all the riches of full assurance of understanding, which leads to the full knowledge of God's mystery—Christ himself.
  • 1 Tim 3:9 : 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
  • Luke 10:39-42 : 39 She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord's feet and listened to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted by much serving. So she came to Him and asked, 'Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her, therefore, to help me.' 41 The Lord answered her, 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.' 42 'But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.'
  • John 6:65 : 65 He went on to say, 'This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted to them by the Father.'
  • John 7:17 : 17 'If anyone wants to do His will, they will know whether My teaching comes from God or whether I speak on My own authority.'
  • Acts 16:14 : 14 One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.
  • Acts 17:11-12 : 11 The Bereans were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. 12 As a result, many of them believed, along with a number of prominent Greek women and men.
  • 1 Cor 4:1 : 1 This is how you should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
  • 1 Cor 4:7 : 7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?
  • Mark 4:11 : 11 He answered them, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything is spoken in parables.
  • Ps 25:14 : 14 The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them.
  • Isa 29:10 : 10 For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes—the prophets; He has covered your heads—the seers.
  • Isa 35:8 : 8 And there will be a highway there, called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, but it will be for those who walk in that way—fools shall not wander astray.
  • Matt 11:25-26 : 25 At that time Jesus said, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.' 26 Yes, Father, for this was Your good pleasure.
  • Ps 25:8-9 : 8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore, he guides sinners in the way. 9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Luke 8:9-10
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    9 Then His disciples asked Him, "What does this parable mean?"

    10 And He said, "The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to others, I speak in parables so that, ‘Though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’

  • Mark 4:10-13
    4 verses
    88%

    10 When he was alone, those around him, along with the twelve, asked him about the parable.

    11 He answered them, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything is spoken in parables.

    12 "So that, 'Though they see, they may see and not perceive; and though they hear, they may hear and not understand; otherwise they might turn back and be forgiven.'

    13 He said to them, "Don’t you understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables?

  • Matt 13:9-10
    2 verses
    81%

    9 Let anyone who has ears listen.

    10 Then the disciples approached him and asked, "Why do you speak to them in parables?"

  • Matt 13:12-14
    3 verses
    81%

    12 For whoever has, more will be given to them, and they will have abundance. But whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken away from them.

    13 That is why I speak to them in parables, because although they see, they do not see; and although they hear, they do not hear or understand.

    14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that says: 'You will indeed hear but never understand; you will indeed see but never perceive.'

  • Matt 19:11
    75%

    11 But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given."

  • Mark 4:24-25
    2 verses
    75%

    24 He said to them, "Pay attention to what you hear. By the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and more will be added to you.

    25 For whoever has, more will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

  • Matt 11:25
    73%

    25 At that time Jesus said, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.'

  • Matt 13:34-35
    2 verses
    73%

    34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not say anything to them without using a parable.

    35 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 'I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.'

  • Matt 13:16-18
    3 verses
    72%

    16 But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear.

    17 Truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

    18 So listen to the parable of the sower.

  • Luke 8:18
    72%

    18 Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. For whoever has will be given more; but whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken away from them.

  • Matt 11:27
    72%

    27 All things have been committed to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.

  • Luke 10:22-24
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    22 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son, and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.

    23 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, 'Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.'

    24 For I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

  • Luke 19:26
    71%

    26 'I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.'

  • Matt 21:43
    71%

    43 Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruit.

  • Matt 11:15
    71%

    15 He who has ears, let him hear.

  • Matt 25:29
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    29 For to everyone who has, more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken away from them.

  • Luke 9:45
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    45 But they did not understand what this meant; it was hidden from them so that they could not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.

  • John 10:6
    70%

    6 Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.

  • Matt 8:12
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    12 But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  • Matt 25:12-14
    3 verses
    70%

    12 But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

    13 Therefore, watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

    14 For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his own servants and entrusted his belongings to them.

  • Acts 1:7
    70%

    7 He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority."

  • Matt 13:31
    70%

    31 He told them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.'

  • Matt 13:51
    70%

    51 Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all these things?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord."

  • Mark 4:34
    70%

    34 He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately, he explained everything to his disciples.

  • Matt 10:26
    69%

    26 So do not be afraid of them, for nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.

  • Mark 8:21
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    21 Then he said to them, 'Do you still not understand?'

  • Matt 13:44
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    44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

  • Matt 13:24
    69%

    24 Jesus presented another parable to them: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

  • Matt 22:1
    69%

    1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:

  • Luke 12:2
    69%

    2 There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

  • Matt 7:6
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    6 Do not give what is holy to dogs, nor cast your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to tear you to pieces.

  • Luke 11:9
    69%

    9 So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

  • John 3:27
    69%

    27 John replied, 'No one can receive anything unless it has been given to him from heaven.'

  • Luke 13:20
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    20 Again he asked, 'What shall I compare the kingdom of God to?

  • Matt 15:15
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    15 Then Peter spoke up and said to him, “Explain this parable to us.”

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