Mark 4:12

First Nations Version

because, ‘When they look, they cannot see clearly what is in front of them. When they hear, they do not understand the meaning. If they did, then they would return to Creator and be released from their broken ways.’

Cross References

Luke 8:10

He answered them, “To you the honor has been given to understand the mysterious ways of Creator’s good road. This honor is not given to those who are not ready for it. I speak to them in stories because ‘even though they have eyes to see, they do not see, and even though they have ears to hear, they fail to understand.’

2 Timothy 2:25

humbly instructing those who stand against him. For it could be that Creator will return them to the right way of thinking and lead them back to the path of truth.

Hebrews 6:6

If people like this walk away from the path, it is not possible to bring them back. For to their own harm they are nailing the Son of the Great Spirit to the cross again and shaming him before others.

Acts 3:19

“You must think in a new way and return to the Great Spirit to walk this new path he has chosen for us all. Then you will be healed of your broken ways,

Mark 8:18

Have you no eyes to see with and no ears to hear with?” His words were sharp, and frustration showed on his face as he tried to make things clear. “Have you forgotten so soon?” he asked.