Mark 4:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,”
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“He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he said to them, `To you it hath been given to know the secret of the reign of God, but to those who are without, in similes are all the things done;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Mark 4:11 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
- Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
- Matthew 13:16But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.
- Matthew 16:17Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
- Luke 8:10He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’
- Luke 10:21At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
- 1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?
- 1 Corinthians 5:12What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
- 2 Corinthians 4:6For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 1:9And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
- Ephesians 2:4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
- Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
- 1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- Titus 3:3For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
- James 1:16Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
- 1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
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