Mark 4:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

The reason is, “These people will look and look, but never see. They will listen and listen, but never understand. If they did, they would turn to God and be forgiven.”

Cross References

Isaiah 44:18

Those who worship idols are stupid and blind!

Jeremiah 5:21

You fools! Why don't you listen when I speak? Why can't you understand

Deuteronomy 29:4

He has even told you, “For 40 years I, the Lord, led you through the desert, but your clothes and your sandals didn't wear out, and I gave you special food. I did these things so you would realize that I am your God.” But the Lord must give you a change of heart before you truly understand what you have seen and heard.

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.

2 Timothy 2:25

Be humble when you correct people who oppose you. Maybe God will lead them to turn to him and learn the truth.

Ezekiel 12:2

Ezekiel, son of man, you are living among rebellious people. They have eyes, but refuse to see; they have ears, but refuse to listen.

Acts 3:19

So turn to God! Give up your sins, and you will be forgiven.

Isaiah 43:8

Bring my people together. They have eyes and ears, but they can't see or hear.

Jeremiah 36:3

then read it to the people of Judah. Maybe they will stop sinning when they hear what terrible things I plan for them. And if they turn back to me, I will forgive them.”

Mark 8:18

Are your eyes blind and your ears deaf? Don't you remember