Matthew 13:13

Bible in Basic English 1965

For this reason I put things into the form of stories; because they see without seeing, and give ear without hearing, and the sense is not clear to them.

Cross References

Isaiah 44:18

They have no knowledge or wisdom; for he has put a veil over their eyes, so that they may not see; and on their hearts, so that they may not give attention.

Jeremiah 5:21

Give ear now to this, O foolish people without sense; who have eyes but see nothing, and ears without the power of hearing:

Ezekiel 12:2

Son of man, you are living among an uncontrolled people, who have eyes to see but see not, and ears for hearing but they do not give ear; for they are an uncontrolled people.

Ezekiel 20:49

Then I said, Ah, Lord! they say of me, Is he not a maker of stories?

Matthew 13:16

But a blessing be on your eyes, because they see; and on your ears, because they are open.

Romans 11:8

As it was said in the holy Writings, God gave them a spirit of sleep, eyes which might not see, and ears which have no hearing, to this day.