Mark 4:11
He told them: The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you. Illustrations are spoken to outsiders.
Matthew 11:25
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)
Colossians 4:5
Behave with wisdom toward those who are outside, making the most of the time.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
That way you may walk honestly in the eyes of those on the outside and lack nothing.
1 Timothy 3:7
He must have a good reputation with those outside the congregation, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.
1 Corinthians 5:12-13
What have I to do with judging those outside (in the world)? Do we not judge those who are inside (the congregation)?
Matthew 13:11-13
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.)
Matthew 13:16
Happy and blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.
Matthew 16:17
Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man.
Luke 8:10
He said: You are meant to know the secrets of the kingdom of God. I speak to the rest in illustrations, that seeing they may not see and hearing they may not understand.
Luke 10:21-24
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.
1 Corinthians 4:7
For who made you superior to (different than) another? What do you have that you did not receive? If you did receive it, why do you brag, as if you did not receive it?
2 Corinthians 4:6
God said: Light will shine out of darkness. He shined in our hearts. He gave the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face (presence) ((person) of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:9
He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose.
Ephesians 2:4-10
But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us,
Titus 3:3-7
For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
James 1:16-18
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
1 John 5:20
We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding. We know him that is true for we are in him who is true, [and] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and everlasting life.