Luke 8:10

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Jesus replied, “You've been given insights into the mysteries of God's kingdom, but the rest are given illustrations so that, ‘Even though they see, they don't really see; and even though they hear, they don't really understand.’

Cross References

Psalm 25:14

The Lord is friends with those who respect him, explaining to them his agreement.

Isaiah 29:14

So once again I will surprise these people with miracle upon miracle. The wisdom of the wise will die, and the insight of the insightful will disappear.”

Isaiah 44:18

How ignorant they are, how dumb! Their eyes have been plastered over so they can't see, their minds closed so they don't have insight.

Isaiah 6:9

He replied, “Go and tell this people: ‘Keep on listening, but never understanding. Keep on seeing, but never comprehending.’

Jeremiah 5:21

Listen to this, you foolish, stupid people, who have eyes but don't see, who have ears but don't hear.

Ezekiel 12:2

“Son of man, you are living among rebellious people. They have eyes to see but they don't see, and ears to hear but they don't hear, because they are rebellious people.

Matthew 11:25

Then Jesus prayed, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for you've hidden these things from the clever and sophisticated. Instead you've revealed them to ordinary people.

Matthew 16:17

“You are truly blessed, Simon son of John,” Jesus told him. “For this wasn't revealed to you by human flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.

Mark 4:11

He told them, “The mystery of God's kingdom has been given to you to understand. But outsiders only have the stories,

Mark 4:12

so that even though they see, they don't really ‘see,’ and even though they hear, they don't understand, otherwise they might turn to me and be forgiven.”

John 12:40

“He blinded their eyes, and made their minds dull, so that their eyes would not see, and their minds would not think, and they would not turn to me—for if they did I would heal them.”

Romans 16:25

Now to him who can make you strong Through the good news I share and the message of Jesus Christ, According to the mystery of truth that has been revealed, The mystery of truth, hidden for eternity,

1 Corinthians 12:11

But all of these gifts are the work of the one and the same Spirit, sharing with each person as he alone chooses.

Deuteronomy 29:4

But up to now the Lord has not given you minds that understand, or eyes that see, or ears that hear, saying,

Colossians 2:2

so that you may be encouraged. May you be bound together in love, experiencing the great benefit of being completely sure in your understanding, for this is what the true knowledge of God brings. May you know the revealed mystery of God, which is Christ!

1 Timothy 3:16

There's no question about it: the revealed truth about God is amazing! He was made known to us in human form, he was vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, declared to the nations, trusted in by the world, and taken up in glory!