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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/13.htm">New International Version</a> He replied, &#8220Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. <a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not. <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And answering He said to them, "Because it has been granted to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it has not been granted. <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jesus answered them, &#8220To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He answered and said to them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus answered and said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus replied to them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He answered, “Because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know, but it has not been given to them. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He answered them, &#8220Because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know, but it has not been given to them. <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus answered: I have explained the secrets about the kingdom of heaven to you, but not to others. <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus answered, "Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. But it has not been given to the crowd. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus answered, "The knowledge about the secrets of the Kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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 href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He replied, ?The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> He replied, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And answering, he said to them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but it is not given to them. <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Because," He replied, "while to you it is granted to know the secrets of the Kingdom of the Heavens, to them it is not. <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> He answered them, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He answering said to them that, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of the heavens, and to these it has not been given, <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And answering He said to them, "Because it has been granted to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it has not been granted. <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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, <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who 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. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Responding, he said to them: “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but it has not been given to them. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He answered, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He answered and said to them, Because to you it is granted to know the mystery of the kingdom of heaven, but it is not granted to them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he answered and said to them: “It has been given to you to know the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but to them it has not been given.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> He responding said to them, <FR>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.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> to whom he answered, because you are allowed to know the mysteries of the gospel-dispensation, but to them it is not allowed. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Because," He replied, "while to you it is granted to know the secrets of the Kingdom of the Heavens, to them it is not. <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He, answering, said to them, <FR>"Because to you it has been given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but to them it has not been given.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He answered them, saying, <FR>Because it is granted unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not granted:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3513" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">The Purpose of Jesus' Parables</a> 10Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">He replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: Hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnōnai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">“The knowledge</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3466.htm" title="3466: mystēria (N-ANP) -- From a derivative of muo; a secret or mystery.">mysteries</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileias (N-GFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dedotai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">has been given</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinois (DPro-DMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">to them.</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dedotai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give."></a> 12Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Mark 4:11</a> 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, <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Luke 8:10</a> He 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.’ <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-14</a> But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. / We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. ... <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-26</a> Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26-27</a> the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. <a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Ephesians 3:3-5</a> that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. / In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, / which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. <a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20-21</a> You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. / I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth. <a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a> He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a> And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” <a href="/deuteronomy/29-4.htm">Deuteronomy 29:4</a> Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a> Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. <a href="/proverbs/1-23.htm">Proverbs 1:23</a> If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you. <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a> The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. <a href="/isaiah/29-11.htm">Isaiah 29:11-12</a> And the entire vision will be to you like the words sealed in a scroll. If it is handed to someone to read, he will say, “I cannot, because it is sealed.” / Or if the scroll is handed to one unable to read, he will say, “I cannot read.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Because.<a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25,26</a> At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes… <a href="/matthew/16-17.htm">Matthew 16:17</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8,9,14</a> Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way… mysteries.<a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25</a> Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,<a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7</a> But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:<a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1</a> Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/11-34.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Mysteries</a> <a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Secrets</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Mysteries</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Secrets</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 13</div>1. <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">The parable of the sower and the seed;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">the explanation of it.</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">The parable of the weeds;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">of the mustard seed;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">of the leaven;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">explanation of the parable of the weeds.</a> 44. <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">The parable of the hidden treasure;</a> 45. <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">of the pearl;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">of the drag net cast into the sea.</a> 53. <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He replied In this context, Jesus is responding to His disciples' question about why He speaks to the people in parables. This response highlights the intimate teacher-student relationship between Jesus and His disciples, emphasizing His role as the revealer of divine truth.The knowledge of the mysteries The term "mysteries" refers to divine truths that were previously hidden but are now revealed through Jesus. In biblical terms, a mystery is not something incomprehensible but rather a truth that is revealed by God at the appropriate time. This aligns with the concept of progressive revelation seen throughout Scripture, where God unveils His plans and purposes gradually.of the kingdom of heaven The "kingdom of heaven" is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and reign. It is both a present reality and a future hope. The phrase is synonymous with the "kingdom of God" and reflects the Jewish tradition of reverence for God's name. The kingdom is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, as seen in <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17</a>.has been given to you This indicates that the understanding of these mysteries is a gift from God, not something earned or achieved through human effort. It underscores the grace of God in revealing His truths to those He chooses. The disciples, as followers of Jesus, are recipients of this divine revelation, which is a theme echoed in passages like <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a>, where Paul prays for the spirit of wisdom and revelation.but not to them "Them" refers to the crowds and religious leaders who hear Jesus' parables but do not understand them. This distinction highlights the theme of spiritual discernment and the idea that understanding is granted to those who are open and receptive to God's message. It also reflects the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy (<a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a>) about people who hear but do not understand, see but do not perceive, due to their hardened hearts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, they are granted understanding of the mysteries of the kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and the spiritual realm where His will is fulfilled. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> The larger group of people who hear Jesus' parables but do not receive the same understanding as the disciples. 5. <a href="/topical/p/parables.htm">Parables</a> A teaching method used by Jesus to convey deep spiritual truths through simple accounts, often requiring spiritual insight to understand.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_as_a_gift.htm">Understanding as a Gift</a> The ability to comprehend the mysteries of the kingdom is a gift from God, not a result of human wisdom or effort. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in revealing spiritual truths to believers, as seen in the broader biblical account. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_revelation.htm">Responsibility of Revelation</a> With the gift of understanding comes the responsibility to live according to the truths revealed and to share them with others. <a href="/topical/d/distinction_between_believers_and_non-believers.htm">Distinction Between Believers and Non-Believers</a> This passage highlights the spiritual distinction between those who are in Christ and those who are not, emphasizing the importance of faith and relationship with Jesus. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_seeking_god.htm">Encouragement in Seeking God</a> Believers are encouraged to seek deeper understanding and relationship with God, trusting that He will reveal His truths to them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13</a> <a href="/q/which_parables_did_jesus_teach.htm">What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_hanbali_islam.htm">What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_god's_'secret_wisdom'.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7: How can God’s hidden “secret wisdom” be tested or verified using rational inquiry or evidence-based methods? </a> <a href="/q/is_god_fair_if_parables_exclude_some.htm">In Matthew 13:10–11, Jesus says He speaks in parables so only certain people will understand; what does this imply about God’s fairness and inclusivity? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) It is given.--Better, it has been given, as by the special act of God.To know the mysteries.--The Greek word, like "parable," has passed into modern languages, and has suffered some change of meaning in the process. Strictly speaking, it does not mean, as we sometimes use it--when we speak, e.g., of the mystery of the Trinity, a truth which none can understand--something "awfully obscure" (the definition given in Johnson's Dictionary), but one which, kept a secret from others, has been revealed to the initiated. Interpreted by our Lord's teaching up to this time, the mysteries of the kingdom may be referred to the new birth of water and the Spirit (<a href="/john/3-5.htm" title="Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.">John 3:5</a>), the judgment to be exercised hereafter by the Son of Man (<a href="/john/5-25.htm" title="Truly, truly, I say to you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.">John 5:25</a>), the power of the Son of Man to forgive sins (<a href="/john/9-6.htm" title="When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,">John 9:6</a>), the new ideas (no other word will express the fact so well) which He had proclaimed as to the Sabbath (<a href="/john/12-8.htm" title="For the poor always you have with you; but me you have not always.">John 12:8</a>), and fasting, and prayer, and alms (<a href="/context/john/6-1.htm" title="After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.">John 6:1-18</a>). Those ideas had been proved occasions of offence, and therefore, for the present, the Teacher falls back upon a method of more exoteric instruction. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - He answered and said unto them, Because. Omit because, with the Revised Version. The ὅτι is merely recitative. In this verse our Lord does not directly reply to their question, but only states God's ways of dealing with the two different classes of people (cf. <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a>, note). It is given unto you (unto you it is given, Revised Version); which better represents the sharpness of the antithesis in the Greek. It is given; already (δέδοται), i.e. in the counsel of God, though now given in possession, so far as regards this parable, by the explanation that I will add. To know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. The secrets about the establishment and development of God's realm, which cannot be discovered by human reason, but which are made known to the initiated. Under the term "mystery," St. Paul refers to such revealed secrets as the preaching of the gospel to the Gentiles (<a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Ephesians 3:3, 4, 9</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26</a>), the conversion of the Jews (<a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25</a>), the relation of Christ to the Church being like that of husband and wife (<a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">Ephesians 5:32</a>), and the general resurrection (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">1 Corinthians 15:51</a>). (Cf. <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a>, note, "revealed;" and infra, ver. 35, note, and especially Bishop Lightfoot on the passage in Colossians.) But to them it is not given. Professor Marshall suggests that the variation "the rest" (Luke), points to a slight difference in one word of the original Aramaic text, the phrase in Mark ("them that are without") combining both readings (see Expositor IV. 4:446). The suggestion is ingenious, but seems hardly necessary. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He replied, ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “The knowledge γνῶναι (gnōnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. of the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mysteries μυστήρια (mystēria) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3466.htm">Strong's 3466: </a> From a derivative of muo; a secret or 'mystery'. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. has been given δέδοται (dedotai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to you, Ὑμῖν (Hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. to them. ἐκείνοις (ekeinois) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. 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