Matthew 13:35

Contemporary English Version 1995

So God's promise came true, just as the prophet had said, “I will use stories to speak my message and to explain things hidden since the creation of the world.”

Cross References

Psalm 78:2

I will give instruction and explain the mystery of what happened long ago.

Ephesians 3:9

God, who created everything, wanted me to help everyone understand the mysterious plan that had always been hidden in his mind.

1 Corinthians 2:7

We speak of God's hidden and mysterious wisdom that God decided to use for our glory long before the world began.

John 17:24

Father, I want everyone you have given me to be with me, wherever I am. Then they will see the glory you have given me, because you loved me before the world was created.

Amos 3:7

Whatever the Lord God plans to do, he tells his servants, the prophets.

Matthew 25:34

Then the king will say to those on his right, “My father has blessed you! Come and receive the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world was created.

Ephesians 3:5

No one knew about this mystery until God's Spirit told it to his holy apostles and prophets.

Isaiah 42:9

Everything has happened just as I said it would; now I will announce what will happen next.

Revelation 13:8

The beast was worshiped by everyone whose name wasn't written before the time of creation in the book of the Lamb who was killed.

Matthew 13:14

So God's promise came true, just as the prophet Isaiah had said, “These people will listen and listen, but never understand. They will look and look, but never see.

Psalm 49:4

I have in mind a mystery that I will explain while playing my harp.

Revelation 17:8

The beast you saw is one that used to be and no longer is. It will come back from the deep pit, but only to be destroyed. Everyone on earth whose names were not written in the book of life before the time of creation will be amazed. They will see this beast that used to be and no longer is, but will be once more.

Luke 10:14

On the day of judgment the people of Tyre and Sidon will get off easier than you will.

Acts 15:18

I promised it long ago.”

Hebrews 1:1

Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors.

Matthew 5:2

and he taught them:

Matthew 13:3

Then he taught them many things by using stories. He said: A farmer went out to scatter seed in a field.