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

General references

Proverbs 28:5

Bible References

Unto you

At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.

And he answered them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.

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 is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables; that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight."

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

seeing it is God who said, "Light will 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 Jesus Christ.

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

But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us,

For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

Them

For what have I to do with also judging those who are outside? Do you not judge those who are within?

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

All these

Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing, they do not hear, neither do they understand.

General references

Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.