Matthew 13:11

The Reason For The Parables

¹⁰ The disciples asked him: Why do you speak in illustrations? ¹¹ Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. ¹² He who has shall receive more to the point of abundance. He who does not have, it shall be taken away including that which he has.

Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus

1 John 2:27

The anointing (special endowment of Holy Spirit) you received from Him is a part of you (is with you) and you do not need anyone (any human) to teach you. His anointing taught you concerning all things. It is no lie. It is truth, just as you were taught you live through him.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

It is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, and it has not entered into the heart of man, the things God prepared for those who love him. (Isaiah 64:4)

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man.

Matthew 19:11

He said: This does not apply to everyone, only to those God has given it to.

Romans 16:25

Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my good news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, which was kept secret since the world began.

1 Corinthians 2:7

We speak the wisdom of God in a secret, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the ages (generations and human entities) for our glory.

1 Corinthians 2:14

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God. They are foolishness to him! He cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 John 2:20

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

Psalm 25:8-9

Jehovah is good and decent. That is why he teaches sinners the way they should live.

Psalm 25:14

Jehovah is intimate with those who respect him. He reveals the intent of his covenant to them.

Isaiah 29:10

Jehovah has made you drowsy. He shut your eyes in a deep sleep you prophets and visionaries. He overwhelmed your leaders.

Isaiah 35:8

There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.

Matthew 11:25-26

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)

Mark 4:11

He told them: The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you. Illustrations are spoken to outsiders.

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 10:39-42

Her sister Mary sat at the Lord's feet and heard his word.

John 6:65

He stated: For this reason listen to what I say. No man can come to me, except it be given to him from the Father.

John 7:17

If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.

Acts 16:14

A woman named Lydia who was a seller of purple came from Thyatira. She worshipped God because God opened her heart to listen to the things spoken by Paul.

Acts 17:11-12

The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.

1 Corinthians 4:1

People should regard us as servants of Christ. God has trusted us with his secrets.

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?

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophesy, and know all secrets and all knowledge, and though I have all faith so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Behold, I show you a secret. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

Ephesians 1:9

He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose.

Ephesians 1:18

Have the eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know the hope of his calling, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the holy ones,

Ephesians 3:3-9

The secret was made known to me by revelation, just as I wrote before in few words.

Ephesians 5:32

This secret is great! I speak with regard to Christ and of the congregation.

Ephesians 6:19

Pray on my behalf, that ability to speak may be given to me, to make known with boldness the secret of the good news.

Colossians 1:26-27

It is the secret he hid through all past ages from all human beings but has now revealed to his holy ones.

Colossians 2:2

I do this that they may be filled with courage and be united (knit) together in love. I have the full assurance that only true understanding brings. In this way they will accurately know God's secret, which is Christ himself.

1 Timothy 3:9

They should maintain the secret of the faith with a clear conscience.

1 Timothy 3:16

The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God. He gives to all generously and without reproach and it will be given to him.

James 1:16-18

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.