Mark 4:11
He went on to say to them. "The secret truth concerning the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside everything is told in parables,
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said: "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and wary, and hast revealed them to the children.
Colossians 4:5
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward those without, buying up your opportunities.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
So that your conduct may be seemly toward those that are without, and that you may not need help from any man.
1 Timothy 3:7
He should also have a good reputation among outsiders, lest he fall into reproach, and into a snare of the devil.
1 Corinthians 5:12-13
What have I to do with the judging of outsiders? Must not you judge those who are within the church, while God judges outsiders?
Matthew 13:11-13
"Why do you speak to them in parables?" Jesus answered. "To you it has been granted to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it has not been granted.
Matthew 13:16
"But happy are your eyes, because they see, and your ears because they hear.
Matthew 16:17
"Blessed are you, Simon, Son of Jonah," said Jesus; "for flesh and blood have not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven!
Luke 8:10
He answered. "To you it is given to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of God; But all others are taught in parables so that seeing they shall not see, and hearing they shall not hear.
Luke 10:21-24
In the same hour he thrilled with joy in the Holy Ghost. "I praise thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth," he said "for hiding these things from the wise and prudent, and for revealing them to babes. Yea, Father, for so it was well pleasing in thy sight!
1 Corinthians 4:7
For who makes you a differ, brother? Or what have you that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why are you boasting as if you had not received it?
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God who said, "Out of darkness light shall shine," is he who has shone in my heart, that the sunrise of the knowledge of God may shine forth in the face of Christ.
Ephesians 1:9
when he made known to us, I say, that good pleasure which he purposed in himself
Ephesians 2:4-10
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,
Titus 3:3-7
For we were ourselves once foolish, disobedient, deceived, slaving for various lusts and pleasures, passing our lives in malice and envy. We were hateful, and we hated one another.
James 1:16-18
Do not be deceived, my brothers!
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God is come, and has granted us and understanding, so that we may come to know him who is true. And we are in him who is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and life eternal.