Matthew 13:14

The Passion Translation

The prophecy of Isaiah describes them perfectly: Although they listen carefully to everything I speak, they don’t understand a thing I say. They look and pretend to see, but the eyes of their hearts are closed.

Cross References

Ezekiel 12:2

“Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have eyes, but they will not see; they have ears, but they will not hear because they are bent on rebellion.

2 Corinthians 3:14

Their minds were closed and hardened, for even to this day that same veil comes over their minds when they hear the words of the former covenant. The veil has not yet been lifted from them, for it is only eliminated when one is joined to the Messiah.

Luke 8:10

He said, “You have been given a teachable heart to perceive the secret, hidden mysteries of God’s kingdom realm. But to those without a listening heart, my words are merely stories. Even though they have eyes, they are blind to the true meaning of what I say, and even though they listen, they won’t receive full revelation.

Mark 4:12

“For even when they see what I do, they will not understand, and when they hear what I say, they will learn nothing, otherwise they would repent and be forgiven.”

Jeremiah 5:21

‘Pay attention, you foolish and senseless people. They have eyes but refuse to see. They have ears but refuse to hear.

Romans 10:16

But not everyone welcomes the good news, as Isaiah said: Lord, is there anyone who hears and believes our message?