Matthew 13:13-14

This is why I am speaking to them in stories, because they look but do not see, they listen but do not really hear or understand.

Matthew 13:35

to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: "I will open my mouth in stories, I will utter truths concealed since creation."

Mark 4:33-34

With many stories like these He kept on telling them the message, as far as they could understand it.

1 Corinthians 13:12

For now we see a dim reflection in a looking-glass. But then we shall see face to face; Now what I know is imperfect, but then I shall know perfectly, as God knows me.

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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 am speaking to them in stories, because they look but do not see, they listen but do not really hear or understand.
Mark 4:33
With many stories like these He kept on telling them the message, as far as they could understand it.
1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see a dim reflection in a looking-glass. But then we shall see face to face; Now what I know is imperfect, but then I shall know perfectly, as God knows me.