Luke 8:10

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Summary

And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

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Matthew 22:1

Bible References

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He thrilled with joy at that hour in the holy Spirit, saying, "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for concealing this from the wise and learned and revealing it to the simple-minded; yes, Father, I praise thee that such was thy chosen purpose." Then turning to the disciples he said,

At that time Jesus spoke and said, "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding all this from the wise and learned and revealing it to the simpleminded;

He replied, "Because it is granted you to understand the open secrets of the Realm of heaven, but it is not granted to these people.

Jesus answered him, "You are a blessed man, Simon Bar-jona, for it was my Father in heaven, not flesh and blood, that revealed this to you.

and he said to them: "The open secret of the Realm of God is granted to you, but these outsiders get everything by way of parables,

[Now to Him who can strengthen you by my gospel, by the preaching of Jesus Christ, by revealing the secret purpose which after the silence of long ages

it is the mysterious Wisdom of God that we discuss, that hidden wisdom which God decreed from all eternity for our glory.

But all these effects are produced by one and the same Spirit, apportioning them severally to each individual as he pleases.

how the divine secret was disclosed to me by a revelation (if you read what I have already written briefly about this,

May their hearts be encouraged! May they learn the meaning of love! May they have all the wealth of conviction that comes from insight! May they learn to know that open secret of God, the Father of Christ,

And who does not admit how profound is the divine truth of our religion? ??it is He who was "manifest in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by the angels, preached among the nations, believed on throughout the world, taken up to glory."

Even prophets have searched and inquired about that salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that was meant for you;

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Then Jesus again addressed them in parables.