Parallel Verses
Amplified
Jesus replied to them,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
He answered them,
International Standard Version
He answered them, "You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom from heaven, but it hasn't been given to them,
A Conservative Version
And having answered, he said to them, Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to those men it has not been given.
American Standard Version
And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
An Understandable Version
He replied, "You disciples are being given an understanding of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but the crowds of people are not.
Anderson New Testament
He answered, and said to them: Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it is not given.
Bible in Basic English
And he said to them in answer, To you is given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Common New Testament
And he answered them, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Daniel Mace New Testament
to whom he answered, because you are allowed to know the mysteries of the gospel-dispensation, but to them it is not allowed.
Darby Translation
And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given;
Godbey New Testament
He responding said to them, Because it has been given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it has not been given.
Goodspeed New Testament
He answered, "You are permitted to know the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but they are not.
John Wesley New Testament
He answered and said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it is not given.
Julia Smith Translation
And having answered, he said to them, For to you it was given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it was not given.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he answered [and] said to them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to those [people] it has not been granted.
Modern King James verseion
He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He answered, and said unto them, "It is given unto you to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Moffatt New Testament
He replied, "Because it is granted you to understand the open secrets of the Realm of heaven, but it is not granted to these people.
Montgomery New Testament
"Why do you speak to them in parables?" Jesus answered. "To you it has been granted to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it has not been granted.
NET Bible
He replied, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.
New Heart English Bible
And he answered them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.
Noyes New Testament
He answered and said, Because to you it hath been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it hath not been given.
Sawyer New Testament
And he answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given;
The Emphasized Bible
And, he, answering, said, Because, unto you, hath it been given, to get to know the sacred secrets of the kingdom of the heavens, - whereas, unto them, hath it not been given.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And he answered and said unto them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Twentieth Century New Testament
"To you," answered Jesus, "the knowledge of the hidden truths of the Kingdom of Heaven has been imparted, but not to those.
Webster
He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Weymouth New Testament
"Because," He replied, "while to you it is granted to know the secrets of the Kingdom of the Heavens, to them it is not.
Williams New Testament
He answered: "It is you and not they who are granted the privilege of knowing the secrets of the kingdom of heaven.
World English Bible
He answered them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.
Worrell New Testament
And He, answering, said to them, "Because to you it has been given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Worsley New Testament
And He answered them, saying, Because it is granted unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not granted:
Youngs Literal Translation
And he answering said to them that -- 'To you it hath been given to know the secrets of the reign of the heavens, and to these it hath not been given,
Themes
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Intimate fellowship with Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Parables » Why jesus Christ spoke in parables
Parables » Parables of Christ » Sower
Privileges » Misused » Special
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 13:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Reason For The Parables
10
Then the disciples came to Him and asked, “Why do You speak to the crowds in parables?”
11 Jesus replied to them,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 John 2:27
As for you, the anointing [the special gift, the preparation] which you received from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His anointing teaches you [giving you insight through the presence of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His anointing has taught you,
1 Corinthians 2:9-10
but just as it is written [in Scripture],
And which have not entered the heart of man,
All that God has prepared for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, who obey Him, and who gratefully recognize the benefits that He has bestowed].”
Matthew 16:17
Then Jesus answered him,
Matthew 19:11
But He said to them,
Romans 16:25
Now to Him who is able to establish and strengthen you [in the faith] according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery [of the plan of salvation] which has been kept secret for long ages past,
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom once hidden [from man, but now revealed to us by God, that wisdom] which God predestined before the ages to our glory [to lift us into the glory of His presence].
1 Corinthians 2:14
But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters].
1 John 2:20
But you have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error].
Psalm 25:8-9
Good and upright is the Lord;
Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.
Psalm 25:14
The secret [of the wise counsel] of the Lord is for those who fear Him,
And He will let them know His covenant and reveal to them [through His word] its [deep, inner] meaning.
Isaiah 29:10
For the Lord has poured over you a spirit of deep sleep.
He has closed your eyes, [you who are] the prophets;
And He has covered your heads, [you who are] the seers.
Isaiah 35:8
A highway will be there, and a roadway;
And it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
But it will be for those who walk on the way [the redeemed];
And fools will not wander on it.
Matthew 11:25-26
At that time Jesus said,
Mark 4:11
He said to them,
Luke 8:10
And He said,
Luke 10:39-42
She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching.
John 6:65
And He was saying,
John 7:17
Acts 16:14
A woman named
Acts 17:11-12
Now these people were more noble and open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
1 Corinthians 4:1
So then, let us [who minister] be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards (trustees, administrators) of the mysteries of God [that He chooses to reveal].
1 Corinthians 4:7
For who regards you as superior or what sets you apart as special? What do you have that you did not receive [from another]? And if in fact you received it [from God or someone else], why do you boast as if you had not received it [but had gained it by yourself]?
1 Corinthians 13:2
And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 15:51
Listen very carefully, I tell you a mystery [a secret truth decreed by God and previously hidden, but now revealed]; we will not all sleep [in death], but we will all be [completely] changed [wondrously transformed],
Ephesians 1:9
He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ,
Ephesians 1:18
And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the
Ephesians 3:3-9
and that by [divine] revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have already written in brief.
Ephesians 5:32
This mystery [of two becoming one] is great; but I am speaking with reference to [the relationship of] Christ and the church.
Ephesians 6:19
And pray for me, that words may be given to me when I open my mouth, to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news [of salvation],
Colossians 1:26-27
that is,
Colossians 2:2
[For my hope is] that their hearts may be encouraged as they are knit together in [unselfish]
1 Timothy 3:9
but upholding and fully understanding the mystery [that is, the true doctrine] of the [Christian] faith with a clear conscience [resulting from behavior consistent with spiritual maturity].
1 Timothy 3:16
And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness:
Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.
James 1:16-18
Do not be misled, my beloved brothers and sisters.