Mark 4:11

Contemporary English Version 1995

He answered: I have explained the secret about God's kingdom to you, but for others I can use only stories.

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

At that moment Jesus said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people.

Luke 8:10

So he answered: I have explained the secrets about God's kingdom to you. But for others I use stories, so they will look, but not see, and they will hear, but not understand.

1 John 5:20

We know that Jesus Christ the Son of God has come and has shown us the true God. And because of Jesus, we now belong to the true God who gives eternal life.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then you will be respected by people who are not followers of the Lord, and you won't have to depend on anyone.

Colossians 4:5

When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.

1 Timothy 3:7

Finally, they must be well-respected by people who are not followers. Then they won't be trapped and disgraced by the devil.

Ephesians 1:9

and by what Christ has done, God has shown us his own mysterious ways.

2 Corinthians 4:6

The Scriptures say, “God commanded light to shine in the dark.” Now God is shining in our hearts to let you know that his glory is seen in Jesus Christ.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus told him: Simon, son of Jonah, you are blessed! You didn't discover this on your own. It was shown to you by my Father in heaven.

Matthew 13:16

But God has blessed you, because your eyes can see and your ears can hear!

1 Corinthians 4:7

What is so special about you? What do you have that you were not given? And if it was given to you, how can you brag?

Mark 3:23

Jesus told the people to gather around him. Then he spoke to them in riddles and said: How can Satan force himself out?

Mark 4:2

He used stories to teach them many things, and this is part of what he taught:

Mark 4:10

When Jesus was alone with the twelve apostles and some others, they asked him about these stories.