Matthew 13:15

Good News Translation

because their minds are dull, and they have stopped up their ears and have closed their eyes. Otherwise, their eyes would see, their ears would hear, their minds would understand, and they would turn to me, says God, and I would heal them.’

Cross References

Psalm 119:70

They have no understanding, but I find pleasure in your law.

Proverbs 16:30

Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of something evil.

Isaiah 44:20

It makes as much sense as eating ashes. His foolish ideas have so misled him that he is beyond help. He won't admit to himself that the idol he holds in his hand is not a god at all.

Isaiah 57:18

“I have seen how they acted, but I will heal them. I will lead them and help them, and I will comfort those who mourn.

Isaiah 6:10

Then he said to me, “Make the minds of these people dull, their ears deaf, and their eyes blind, so that they cannot see or hear or understand. If they did, they might turn to me and be healed.”

Jeremiah 17:14

Lord, heal me and I will be completely well; rescue me and I will be perfectly safe. You are the one I praise!

Jeremiah 17:9

“Who can understand the human heart? There is nothing else so deceitful; it is too sick to be healed.

Jeremiah 3:22

Return, all of you who have turned away from the Lord; he will heal you and make you faithful. You say, “Yes, we are coming to the Lord because he is our God.

Jeremiah 33:6

But I will heal this city and its people and restore them to health. I will show them abundant peace and security.

Hosea 14:4

The Lord says, “I will bring my people back to me. I will love them with all my heart; no longer am I angry with them.

Zechariah 7:11

“But my people stubbornly refused to listen. They closed their minds

Malachi 4:2

But for you who obey me, my saving power will rise on you like the sun and bring healing like the sun's rays. You will be as free and happy as calves let out of a stall.

Mark 4:12

so that, ‘They may look and look, yet not see; they may listen and listen, yet not understand. For if they did, they would turn to God, and he would forgive them.’”

Luke 19:42

saying, “If you only knew today what is needed for peace! But now you cannot see it!

Acts 28:27

because this people's minds are dull, and they have stopped up their ears and closed their eyes. Otherwise, their eyes would see, their ears would hear, their minds would understand, and they would turn to me, says God, and I would heal them.’”

Acts 3:19

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that he will forgive your sins. If you do,

Acts 7:57

With a loud cry the Council members covered their ears with their hands. Then they all rushed at him at once,

2 Timothy 4:4

They will turn away from listening to the truth and give their attention to legends.

Hebrews 5:11

There is much we have to say about this matter, but it is hard to explain to you, because you are so slow to understand.

Revelation 22:2

and flowing down the middle of the city's street. On each side of the river was the tree of life, which bears fruit twelve times a year, once each month; and its leaves are for the healing of the nations.