Matthew 13:11

The Reason For The Parables

¹⁰ The disciples came, and said to him, "Why do you speak to them in parables?" ¹¹ He answered them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them. ¹² For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will have abundance, but whoever doesn't have, from him will be taken away even that which he has.

Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus

1 John 2:27

As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don't need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

But as it is written, "Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him."

Matthew 16:17

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.

Matthew 19:11

But he said to them, "Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.

Romans 16:25

(14:24) Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages,

1 Corinthians 2:7

But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds for our glory,

1 Corinthians 2:14

Now the natural man doesn't receive the things of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he can't know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 John 2:20

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

Psalm 25:8-9

Good and upright is Yahweh, therefore he will instruct sinners in the way.

Psalm 25:14

The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.

Isaiah 29:10

For Yahweh has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep, and has closed your eyes, the prophets; and he has covered your heads, the seers.

Isaiah 35:8

A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called The Holy Way. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools will not go there.

Matthew 11:25-26

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

Mark 4:11

He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,

Luke 8:10

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.'

Luke 10:39-42

She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

John 6:65

He said, "For this cause have I said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by my Father."

John 7:17

If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.

Acts 16:14

A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.

Acts 17:11-12

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

1 Corinthians 4:1

So let a man think of us as Christ's servants, and stewards of God's mysteries.

1 Corinthians 4:7

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

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but don't have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Behold, I tell you a mystery. We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed,

Ephesians 1:9

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

Ephesians 1:18

having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 3:3-9

how that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I wrote before in few words,

Ephesians 5:32

This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly.

Ephesians 6:19

on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,

Colossians 1:26-27

the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,

Colossians 2:2

that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,

1 Timothy 3:9

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

1 Timothy 3:16

Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.

James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

James 1:16-18

Don't be deceived, my beloved brothers.