Matthew 13:11

He replied, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.

1 John 2:27

Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it has taught you, you reside in him.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

But just as it is written, "Things that no eye has seen, or ear heard, or mind imagined, are the things God has prepared for those who love him."

Matthew 16:17

And Jesus answered him, "You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven!

Matthew 19:11

He said to them, "Not everyone can accept this statement, except those to whom it has been given.

Romans 16:25

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,

1 Corinthians 2:7

Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory.

1 Corinthians 2:14

The unbeliever does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 John 2:20

Nevertheless you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.

Psalm 25:8-9

The Lord is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.

Psalm 25:14

The Lord's loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.

Isaiah 29:10

For the Lord has poured out on you a strong urge to sleep deeply. He has shut your eyes (the prophets), and covered your heads (the seers).

Isaiah 35:8

A thoroughfare will be there -- it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it; it is reserved for those authorized to use it -- fools will not stray into it.

Matthew 11:25-26

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.

Mark 4:11

He said to them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,

Luke 8:10

He said, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that although they see they may not see, and although they hear they may not understand.

Luke 10:39-42

She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he said.

John 6:65

So Jesus added, "Because of this I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has allowed him to come."

John 7:17

If anyone wants to do God's will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or whether I speak from my own authority.

Acts 16:14

A woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, a God-fearing woman, listened to us. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying.

Acts 17:11-12

These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.

1 Corinthians 4:1

One should think about us this way -- as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 4:7

For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Listen, I will tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed --

Ephesians 1:9

He did this when he revealed to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,

Ephesians 1:18

-- since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened -- so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 3:3-9

that by revelation the divine secret was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly.

Ephesians 5:32

This mystery is great -- but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.

Ephesians 6:19

Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,

Colossians 1:26-27

that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.

Colossians 2:2

My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,

1 Timothy 3:9

holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

1 Timothy 3:16

And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

James 1:5

But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

James 1:16-18

Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Because

Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.
Matthew 16:17
And Jesus answered him, "You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven!
Psalm 25:8
The Lord is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.
Isaiah 29:10
For the Lord has poured out on you a strong urge to sleep deeply. He has shut your eyes (the prophets), and covered your heads (the seers).
Isaiah 35:8
A thoroughfare will be there -- it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it; it is reserved for those authorized to use it -- fools will not stray into it.
Mark 4:11
He said to them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,
Luke 8:10
He said, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that although they see they may not see, and although they hear they may not understand.
Luke 10:39
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he said.
John 7:17
If anyone wants to do God's will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or whether I speak from my own authority.
Acts 16:14
A woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, a God-fearing woman, listened to us. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying.
Acts 17:11
These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.
1 Corinthians 2:9
But just as it is written, "Things that no eye has seen, or ear heard, or mind imagined, are the things God has prepared for those who love him."
1 Corinthians 4:7
For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?
James 1:5
But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.
1 John 2:27
Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it has taught you, you reside in him.

Mysteries

Romans 16:25
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
1 Corinthians 2:7
Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory.
1 Corinthians 4:1
One should think about us this way -- as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 13:2
And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 15:51
Listen, I will tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed --
Ephesians 1:9
He did this when he revealed to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,
Ephesians 3:3
that by revelation the divine secret was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly.
Ephesians 5:32
This mystery is great -- but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.
Ephesians 6:19
Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,
Colossians 1:26
that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.
Colossians 2:2
My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
1 Timothy 3:9
holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

General references

Deuteronomy 29:4
But to this very day the Lord has not given you an understanding mind, perceptive eyes, or discerning ears!
Job 17:4
Because you have closed their minds to understanding, therefore you will not exalt them.
Proverbs 8:9
All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.
Isaiah 32:3
Eyes will no longer be blind and ears will be attentive.
Matthew 13:18
"So listen to the parable of the sower:

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