Mark 4:11

New Century Version

Jesus said, “You can know the secret about the kingdom of God. But to other people I tell everything by using stories

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

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

Matthew 13:16

But you are blessed, because you see with your eyes and hear with your ears.

Matthew 16:17

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

Mark 3:23

So Jesus called the people together and taught them with stories. He said, “Satan will not force himself out of people.

Mark 4:10

Later, when Jesus was alone, the twelve apostles and others around him asked him about the stories.

Mark 4:2

Jesus taught them many things, using stories. He said,

Luke 8:10

Jesus said, “You have been chosen to know the secrets about the kingdom of God. But I use stories to speak to other people so that: ‘They will look, but they may not see. They will listen, but they may not understand.’

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who says you are better than others? What do you have that was not given to you? And if it was given to you, why do you brag as if you did not receive it as a gift?

2 Corinthians 4:6

God once said, “Let the light shine out of the darkness!” This is the same God who made his light shine in our hearts by letting us know the glory of God that is in the face of Christ.

Ephesians 1:9

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

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

If you do, then people who are not believers will respect you, and you will not have to depend on others for what you need.

1 Timothy 3:7

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

1 John 5:20

We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we can know the True One. And our lives are in the True One and in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and the eternal life.