Matthew 13:11

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“You're privileged to have revealed to you the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but they're not given such insights,” Jesus replied.

Cross References

Psalm 25:14

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

Isaiah 29:10

For the Lord has made you very sleepy, and he has shut the eyes and covered the heads of those who speak for God and see visions.

Isaiah 29:11

This entire vision is like words in a scroll that is sealed shut. If you give it to someone who knows how to read and say, “Please read it,” they'll say, “I can't read it because it's sealed shut.”

Isaiah 35:8

There will be a highway there, a road called “The Way of Holiness.” Nobody bad will travel on it, only those who follow the Way. Fools will not go there.

Matthew 13:10

The disciples came to Jesus and asked him, “Why do you use illustrations when you speak to the 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.

Matthew 19:11

“Not everyone can accept this instruction, only those it's given to,” Jesus told them.

Matthew 20:23

“You will certainly drink from my cup,” he said to them, “but the privilege to sit on my right or on my left isn't mine to give. My Father is the one who has decided who that will be.”

Mark 10:40

“But it's not for me to grant who should sit on my right or on my left. These places are reserved for those for whom they have been prepared.”

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,

Luke 8:10

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.’

John 6:65

Jesus added, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is made possible by the Father.”

John 7:17

Anyone who chooses to follow what God wants will know if my teaching comes from God or if I'm only speaking for myself.

Acts 16:14

One of them was called Lydia, who sold purple cloth from the town of Thyatira. She worshiped God, and she listened to us. The Lord opened her mind to what Paul was saying, and she accepted what he told her.

Romans 11:25

I don't want you, my brothers and sisters to miss this previously-hidden truth, for otherwise you could become conceited. The people of Israel have become hard-hearted in part, until the process of the foreigners coming in is complete.

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 13:2

If I were to speak prophecies, to know every secret mystery and be completely knowledgeable, and if I were able to have so much faith I could move mountains, but have no love, then I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Listen, I'm going to reveal a mystery! Not all of us will die—but we will all be changed,

1 Corinthians 2:14

Of course people who are not spiritual don't accept what comes from God's Spirit. It's just foolish nonsense to them, and they can't understand it, because what is spiritual has to be properly examined.

1 Corinthians 2:7

On the contrary we explain God's wisdom in terms of a revealed mystery that was previously hidden which God planned for our glory before the creation of the worlds.

1 Corinthians 4:1

So think of us as Christ's servants given the responsibility for “the mysteries of God.”

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who made you so special? What do you have that you weren't given? Since you were given it, why do you proudly claim you weren't?

Ephesians 1:18

May your minds be enlightened so you can understand the hope he's called you to— the glorious riches he promises as an inheritance to his holy people.

Ephesians 1:9

He revealed to us his previously-hidden will through which he was happy to pursue his plan

Ephesians 5:32

This is a deep hidden truth—but I'm talking about Christ and the church.

Ephesians 6:19

Pray for me too so that I'll be given the right words to say, and that I'll be able to explain confidently the hidden truths of the good news.

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!

1 Timothy 3:9

They must stick to the revealed truth about God, trusting in him with a pure conscience.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to everyone without holding back.

1 John 2:20

But you have been anointed with the Holy Spirit's blessing, and all of you know what's true.

1 John 2:27

But the anointing you received from him means the Spirit lives in you, and you don't need to be taught by anyone. The Spirit's anointing teaches you about everything. It is the truth and not a lie. So live in Christ, just as you've been taught!