John 3:20

For he who lives an evil life hates the light, and will not come to it, for fear that his actions should be exposed;

Acts 13:46

Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out fearlessly, and said: "It was necessary that the Message of God should be told to you first; but, since you reject it and reckon yourselves not worthy of the Immortal Life--we turn to the Gentiles!

Acts 28:26-27

'Go to this nation and say--"You will hear with your ears without ever understanding, and, though you have eyes, you will see without ever perceiving."

2 Corinthians 6:1

Therefore, as God's fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness in vain.

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Summary

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

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A price

Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out fearlessly, and said: "It was necessary that the Message of God should be told to you first; but, since you reject it and reckon yourselves not worthy of the Immortal Life--we turn to the Gentiles!
2 Corinthians 6:1
Therefore, as God's fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness in vain.

Seeing

John 3:20
For he who lives an evil life hates the light, and will not come to it, for fear that his actions should be exposed;
Acts 28:26
'Go to this nation and say--"You will hear with your ears without ever understanding, and, though you have eyes, you will see without ever perceiving."

General references

Luke 7:35
And yet Wisdom is vindicated by all her children."