Mark 4:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

Unto you

Them

All these

Matthew 13:13

Bible References

Unto you

At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babes.

And he answered them, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.

And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.

he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but to others it is given in parables, so that 'Seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'

At that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for so it was your good pleasure.

For who regards you as different? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us,

For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by men and hating one another.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.

Them

For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone.

He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

All these

This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.