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Matthew 13:11 Cross-References
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“He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”
Matthew 13:11 (KJV)
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Jesus explains His parabolic method: 'He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.' This verse articulates the doctrine of divine election with remarkable clarity. The verb 'is given' (δέδοται/dedotai) is passive divine—God is the giver. Spiritual understanding isn't achieved but received; not earned but granted. The 'mysteries' (μυστήρια/mystēria) aren't puzzles to solve but divine truths once hidden, now revealed to God's chosen. The stark contrast—'to you...but to them not'—offends egalitarian sensi...
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“Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.{Isaiah 64:4}”
“for they are foolishness to him”
“Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given.,But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.,,,,,,,,”
“let him ask of God”
“the anointing which you received from him remains in you”
“and you know the truth.”
“Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.,And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.,,,,,,,,”
“To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables; that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'{Isaiah 6:9},And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.,,,,,,,,”
“a road”
“according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him”