Mark 4:11

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Jesus said, “Only you can know the secret truth about God’s kingdom. But to those other people I tell everything by using stories.

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

Then Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. I am thankful that you have hidden these things from those who are so wise and so smart. But you have shown them to people who are like little children.

Luke 8:10

He said, “You have been chosen to know the secret truths about God’s kingdom. But I use stories to speak to other people. I do this so that ‘They will look, but they will not see, and they will listen, but they will not understand.’ Isaiah 6:9

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding. So now we can know the one who is true, and we live in that true God. We are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God, and he is eternal life.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

If you do these things, then those who are not believers will respect the way you live. And you will not have to depend on others for what you need.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with those who are not believers. Use your time in the best way you can.

1 Timothy 3:7

An elder must also have the respect of people who are not part of the church. Then he will not be criticized by others and be caught in the devil’s trap.

Ephesians 1:9

he let us know his secret plan. This was what God wanted, and he planned to do it through Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:6

God once said, “Let light shine out of the darkness!” And this is the same God who made his light shine in our hearts to let us know that his own divine greatness is seen in the face of Christ.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered, “You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah. No one taught you that. My Father in heaven showed you who I am.

Matthew 13:16

But God has blessed you. You understand what you see with your eyes. And you understand what you hear with your ears.

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who do you think you are? Everything you have was given to you. So, if everything you have was given to you, why do you act as if you got it all by your own power?

Mark 3:23

So Jesus called them together and talked to them using some stories. He said, “Satan will not force his own demons out of people.

Mark 4:2

Jesus used stories to teach them many things. One of his lessons included this story:

Mark 4:10

Later, Jesus was away from the people. The twelve apostles and his other followers asked him about the stories.