Mark 4:11

Radiate New Testament

He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but for outsiders, everything is told in stories.

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you’ve hidden these things from wise and educated people and shown them to little children.

Luke 8:10

“You are being given the chance to understand the secrets of God’s kingdom. But to outsiders, I speak in stories. That way, “ ‘They’ll see, but they won’t know what they’re seeing; they’ll hear, but they won’t understand what they’re hearing.’

1 John 5:20

We also know that the Son of God has come and given us understanding so that we can know the God who is true. And we are in the true God by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then outsiders will have respect for your everyday life, and you won’t have to depend on anyone.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.

1 Timothy 3:7

A leader must also have a good reputation among those who are outside the church. If it turns out that he’s done a lot of wrong things, he’ll be embarrassed, and the devil will be able to ruin his work.

Ephesians 1:9

he has shown us the mystery of his will. It expresses his desires and his purposes in Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:6

God said, “Let light shine out of darkness.” And he made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light we needed to know God’s glory, which is shown in the face of Christ.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah! No mere human showed that to you, but my Father in heaven.

Matthew 13:16

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

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who thinks you’re different from anyone else? What do you have that wasn’t given to you? And if it was given to you, why do you brag as though it came from you?

Mark 3:23

So Jesus called them over and gave them an illustration. He said, “How can Satan drive out Satan?

Mark 4:2

He taught them many things by telling them stories. In his teaching he said,

Mark 4:10

Later, when Jesus was alone, the 12 disciples and others around him asked about the stories.