Matthew 13:11

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

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  • 1 Cor 2:9-9 : 9 But just as it is written,“Things that no eye has seen, or ear heard, or mind imagined, are the things God has prepared for those who love him.” 10 God has revealed these to us by the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
  • 1 Cor 2:14 : 14 The unbeliever does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
  • Matt 19:11 : 11 He said to them,“Not everyone can accept this statement, except those to whom it has been given.
  • 1 John 2:27 : 27 Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it has taught you, you reside 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 that had been kept secret for long ages,
  • Matt 16:17 : 17 And Jesus answered him,“You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven!
  • Luke 8:10 : 10 He said,“You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that although they see they may not see, and although they hear they may not understand.
  • 1 Cor 2:7 : 7 Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory.
  • Col 1:26-27 : 26 that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints. 27 God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
  • 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
  • 1 John 2:20 : 20 Nevertheless you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.
  • Jas 1:16-18 : 16 Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. 18 By his sovereign plan he gave us birth through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
  • 1 Cor 15:51 : 51 Listen, I will tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed–
  • Eph 1:9 : 9 He did this when he revealed to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,
  • Eph 1:18 : 18 – since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened– so that you can know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
  • Eph 3:3-9 : 3 that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly. 4 When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ 5 (which was not disclosed to people in former generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit), 6 namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. 7 I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power. 8 To me– less than the least of all the saints– this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ 9 and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan– the mystery that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.
  • Eph 5:32 : 32 This mystery is great– but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.
  • Eph 6:19 : 19 Pray for me also, that I may be given the right words when I begin to speak– that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,
  • Col 2:2 : 2 My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
  • 1 Tim 3:9 : 9 holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
  • Luke 10:39-42 : 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said,“Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her,“Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.”
  • John 6:65 : 65 So Jesus added,“Because of this I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has allowed him to come.”
  • John 7:17 : 17 If anyone wants to do God’s will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or whether I speak from my own authority.
  • Acts 16:14 : 14 A woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, a God-fearing woman, listened to us. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying.
  • Acts 17:11-12 : 11 These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.
  • 1 Cor 4:1 : 1 The Apostles’ Ministry One should think about us this way– as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
  • 1 Cor 4:7 : 7 For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?
  • Mark 4:11 : 11 He said to them,“The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,
  • Ps 25:14 : 14 The LORD’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.
  • Isa 29:10 : 10 For the LORD has poured out on you a strong urge to sleep deeply. He has shut your eyes(the prophets), and covered your heads(the seers).
  • Isa 35:8 : 8 A thoroughfare will be there– it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it; it is reserved for those authorized to use it– fools will not stray into it.
  • Matt 11:25-26 : 25 Jesus’ Invitation At that time Jesus said,“I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.
  • Ps 25:8-9 : 8 The LORD is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live. 9 May he show the humble what is right! May he teach the humble his way!

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    9Then his disciples asked him what this parable meant.

    10He said,“You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that although they see they may not see, and although they hear they may not understand.

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    10The Purpose of Parables When he was alone, those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.

    11He said to them,“The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,

    12so that although they look they may look but not see, and although they hear they may hear but not understand, so they may not repent and be forgiven.”

    13He said to them,“Don’t you understand this parable? Then how will you understand any parable?

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    9The one who has ears had better listen!”

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    14And concerning them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:‘You will listen carefully yet will never understand, you will look closely yet will never comprehend.

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    15The one who has ears had better listen!

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    21Then he said to them,“Do you still not understand?”

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    15But Peter said to him,“Explain this parable to us.”