Matthew 13:13-14

This is why I speak to them in figures, because though they look they do not see, and though they listen they do not hear or understand.

Matthew 13:35

to fulfil what was said by the prophet, "I will open my mouth in figures, I will utter things that have been hidden since the creation."

Mark 4:33-34

With many such figures he told them the message, as far as they were able to receive it.

1 Corinthians 13:12

For now we are looking at a dim reflection in a mirror, but then we shall see face to face. Now my knowledge is imperfect, but then I shall know as fully as God knows me.

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Summary

Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

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Matthew 13:13
This is why I speak to them in figures, because though they look they do not see, and though they listen they do not hear or understand.
Mark 4:33
With many such figures he told them the message, as far as they were able to receive it.
1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we are looking at a dim reflection in a mirror, but then we shall see face to face. Now my knowledge is imperfect, but then I shall know as fully as God knows me.