Luke 8:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.

Unto

General references

Proverbs 18:15

Matthew 22:1

Bible References

Unto

In that same hour he rejoiced in Holy Spirit and said: I thank you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you did hide these things from the wise and the understanding and revealed them to babes. Father, it is pleasing in your sight.

Jehovah is intimate with those who respect him. He reveals the intent of his covenant to them.

Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36)

He responded: You are allowed to know the divine secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but it is not for others to know. (The Greek word for you is plural and is applied to the disciples as a group.)

Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man.

He told them: The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you. Illustrations are spoken to outsiders.

Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my good news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, which was kept secret since the world began.

We speak the wisdom of God in a secret, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the ages (generations and human entities) for our glory.

But in all these the same Spirit works, making a distribution to each one as he (God) wills.

The secret was made known to me by revelation, just as I wrote before in few words.

It is the secret he hid through all past ages from all human beings but has now revealed to his holy ones.

I do this that they may be filled with courage and be united (knit) together in love. I have the full assurance that only true understanding brings. In this way they will accurately know God's secret, which is Christ himself.

The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'

Concerning this salvation the prophets inquired and searched diligently! They prophesied about the grace that should come to you:

General references

The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge. The ear of the wise one searches for knowledge.

Jesus continued to speak to them with illustrations.