1 Who answered and said to them: Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven: but to them it is not given.
Matthew 13:4 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision 2 For he that hath, to him shall be given, and he shall abound: but he that hath not, from him shall be taken away that also which he hath. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And as he sowed, some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds came and ate them up. American Standard Version (1901) and as he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured them: Common English Bible As he was scattering seed, some fell on the path, and birds came and ate it. Catholic Public Domain Version And while he was sowing, some fell beside the road, and the birds of the air came and ate it. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And whilst he soweth some fell by the way side, and the birds of the air came and ate them up. |
1 Who answered and said to them: Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven: but to them it is not given.
3 Therefore do I speak to them in parables: because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
2 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand: lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
3 And immediately he saw, and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
3 Now they upon the rock, are they who when they hear, receive the word with joy: and these have no roots; for they believe for a while, and in time of temptation, they fall away.