Matthew 13:11

The Reason For The Parables

¹⁰ And the disciples came, and said to him, why do you speak to them in parables? ¹¹ to whom he answered, because you are allowed to know the mysteries of the gospel-dispensation, but to them it is not allowed. ¹² for to him that uses what he has, shall be given, and he shall have abundantly: but from him that uses it not, shall be taken away, even what he hath.

Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus

1 John 2:27

but as the unction which ye have received from him, abides in you, you don't need any instruction: being then fully instructed by his unction, which is true and not fallacious, adhere to what that has taught you.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

but, as it is written, "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

Matthew 16:17

to whom Jesus reply'd, blessed art thou Simon, son of Jona: for 'tis not man that hath revealed this unto thee, but my father who is in heaven.

Matthew 19:11

but he reply'd, 'tis not everyman can live single, but only such as have the gift of continency.

Romans 16:25

Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, conformable to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret from antient times, but now is laid open,

1 Corinthians 2:7

but we explain that mysterious plan of divine wisdom, which God had contriv'd before the ages, for our glory:

1 Corinthians 2:14

but the animal man does not receive the effusions of the spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him; neither can he understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 John 2:20

As for you who have receiv'd the unction of the holy spirit, you know the whole affair.

Matthew 11:25-26

At the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.

Mark 4:11

he answered, you are admitted into the secret of the gospel-dispensation: but to unbelievers every thing is couch'd in parables; because,

Luke 8:10

he answered, the secret circumstances of the divine dispensation may be clearly revealed to you, but to others only in parables, so that they don't observe what they see, nor comprehend what they hear.

Luke 10:39-42

now she had a sister, named Mary, who placed herself at the feet of Jesus, to attend to his discourse.

John 6:65

and he said, therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my father.

John 7:17

if any man is inclin'd to do his will, he shall know whether the doctrine be from God, or whether I speak from my self.

Acts 16:14

so we took our places, and convers'd with the women, that came there. one of them was nam'd Lydia of Thyatira, a trader in purple, and a Jewish proselyte. she heard us: and the Lord inclin'd her heart to attend to what Paul said.

Acts 17:11-12

the Jews there were of a more generous temper than those of Thessalonica: for they very readily embrac'd their doctrine, and daily examin'd, whether it was conformable to the scriptures.

1 Corinthians 4:1

Let men consider us, as the ministers of Christ, who dispense the divine mysteries.

1 Corinthians 4:7

for who has distinguish'd thee above another? or what have you, that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you glory as if you had not received it?

1 Corinthians 13:2

and tho' I should have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and tho' I had all the faith necessary to remove mountains, and had no benevolence, it would signify nothing.

1 Corinthians 15:51

I shall now tell you a very great secret: we shall not all of us sleep, but we shall all be changed,

Ephesians 1:9

for he has discover'd to us the secret of his will, that out of his meer good pleasure, he had purposed in himself,

Ephesians 1:18

an enlightned understanding, that ye may see what great expectations he has called you to, and what abundant glory it is to the saints to be the lot of his inheritance.

Ephesians 3:3-9

having revealed to me the secret, I now mention'd in short,

Ephesians 5:32

these words contain a very mystical sense, I mean in reference to Christ and the church.

Ephesians 6:19

in particular for me, that I may have leave to speak without any restraint, and make known the mystery of the gospel,

Colossians 1:26-27

that mystery, which has been hid from ages and generations, but is now made manifest to his saints:

Colossians 2:2

that their hearts might be comforted, and that being firmly united in love, they might possess the highest and fullest persuasion of the truth of this doctrine, by entring into this mystery, even of God the father, and of Christ,

1 Timothy 3:9

but by their integrity maintain the reverence due to the gospel.

1 Timothy 3:16

the mystery of piety is the pillar and basts of truth; and certainly most extraordinary. God has appear'd in the flesh, been justified by the spirit, seen by angels, proclaim'd to the Gentiles, believ'd by the world, and assum'd into glory.

James 1:5

If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.

James 1:16-18

Don't be deluded, my brethren;