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But I use parables to teach the others so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: ‘When they look, they won’t really see. When they hear, they won’t understand.’ <a href="/esv/luke/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> he said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.’ <a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest, it is in parables, so that, 'Seeing, they may not see; and hearing, they may not understand.' <a href="/kjv/luke/8.htm">King James Bible</a> 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 href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that ‘Seeing they may not see, And hearing they may not understand.’ <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest they are told in parables, so that while seeing they may not see, and while hearing they may not understand. <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said, &#8220To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND. <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, in order that SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND. <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND. <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He said, “To you [who have been chosen] it has been granted to know and recognize the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that though SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND. <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he said, “The secrets of the kingdom of God have been given for you to know, but to the rest it is in parables, so that Looking they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So He said, &#8220The secrets of the kingdom of God have been given for you to know, but to the rest it is in parables, so that Looking they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said, Unto 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. <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So he answered: I have explained the secrets about God's kingdom to you. But for others I use stories, so they will look, but not see, and they will hear, but not understand. <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said, Unto 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. <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus answered, "Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given [directly] to you. But it is given to others in stories. When they look, they don't see, and when they hear, they don't understand. <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> and he answered, "The knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of God has been given to you, but to the rest it comes by means of parables, so that they may look but not see, and listen but not understand. <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> So he said, "You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom of God. But to others they are given in parables, so that 'they might look but not see, and they might listen but not understand.'" <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> He said, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that although they see they may not see, and although they hear they may not understand. <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "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.' <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "To you," He replied, "it is granted to know the secrets of the Kingdom of God; but all others are taught by parables, in order that they may see and yet not see, and may hear and yet not understand.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of God’s Kingdom, but to the rest it is given in parables, that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in allegories, that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest, it is in parables, so that, 'Seeing, they may not see; and hearing, they may not understand.' <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he said, 'To you it hath been given to know the secrets of the reign of God, and to the rest in similes; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said, To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: and to the rest in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To whom he said: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables, that seeing they may not see, and hearing may not understand. <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them: “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to the rest, it is in parables, so that: seeing, they may not perceive, and hearing, they may not understand. <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> He answered, “Knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been granted to you; but to the rest, they are made known through parables so that ‘they may look but not see, and hear but not understand.’ <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but to others I speak in parables, so that ‘looking they may not perceive, and listening they may not understand.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said to them, To you it is granted to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to the rest it has to be said in figures; for while they see, they do not perceive; and while they hear, they do not understand. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he said to them, “It has been given to you to know the secret of the Kingdom of God, but to those others, it is spoken in an allegory, that while seeing they will not perceive, and when hearing, they will not understand.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He replied: To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that when they see, they may not see, and when they hear, they may not understand. <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said; <FR>To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; in order that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said, 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 perceive, and hearing may not comprehend. <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he answered, the secret circumstances of the divine dispensation may be clearly revealed to you, but to others only in parables, so that they don't observe what they see, nor comprehend what they hear. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "To you," He replied, "it is granted to know the secrets of the Kingdom of God; but all others are taught by parables, in order that they may see and yet not see, and may hear and yet not understand. <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>"To you it has been 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.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>To you it is granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but <Fr>I<FR> <Fr>speak<FR> to others in parables, that <Fr>in<FR> seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/8-10.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3057" 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/luke/8.htm">The Parable of the Sower</a> …9Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant. 10<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/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He replied,</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: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3062.htm" title="3062: loipois (Adj-DMP) -- Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.">others</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">I speak in</a> <a href="/greek/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolais (N-DFP) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">parables,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that, </a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: Blepontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">‘though seeing,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">they may not see;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">though hearing,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4920.htm" title="4920: syniōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.">they may not understand.’</a> 11Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.…<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="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11-15</a> He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. / Whoever 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. / This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ ... <a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Mark 4:11-12</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, / so that, ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven.’” <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="/john/12-37.htm">John 12:37-41</a> Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. / This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” / For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: ... <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Romans 11:7-10</a> What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, / as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” / And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7-10</a> No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. / Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” ... <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">2 Corinthians 3:14-16</a> But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Acts 28:25-27</a> They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: / ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ <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="/ezekiel/12-2.htm">Ezekiel 12:2</a> “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. <a href="/jeremiah/5-21.htm">Jeremiah 5:21</a> “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a> At 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. <a href="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39-41</a> Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” / Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, To 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.Unto.<a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Luke 10:21-24</a> In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight… <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a> The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.<a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</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.that seeing.<a href="/deuteronomy/29-4.htm">Deuteronomy 29:4</a> Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.<a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9</a> And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.<a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Isaiah 29:14</a> Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/7-5.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/luke/7-9.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">Meant</a> <a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Mysteries</a> <a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Order</a> <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Parables</a> <a href="/luke/7-25.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Secrets</a> <a href="/mark/12-37.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Similes</a> <a href="/luke/7-40.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Stories</a> <a href="/luke/2-51.htm">Understand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/luke/8-12.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Meant</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">Mysteries</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Parables</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/luke/9-2.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Secrets</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/numbers/21-27.htm">Similes</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/9-9.htm">Stories</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Understand</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 8</div>1. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.</a> 4. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,</a> 9. <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">explains the parable of the sower,</a> 16. <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">and the candle;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">declares who are his mother, and brothers;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">rebukes the winds;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">is rejected by the Gadarenes;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">heals the woman of her bleeding;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">and raises Jairus's daughter from death.</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'; 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It underscores the role of Jesus as a teacher and the disciples as His students, emphasizing the personal nature of His instruction.“The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, The "mysteries of the kingdom of God" refers to divine truths that were previously hidden but are now revealed through Jesus. This knowledge is a gift, indicating that understanding spiritual truths is not achieved through human effort but through divine revelation. The kingdom of God is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. This phrase connects to passages like <a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7</a>, where the mysteries of God are revealed to those who are spiritually receptive.but to others I speak in parables, Parables are simple stories used to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons. Jesus used parables to convey deep truths in a way that required reflection and spiritual insight to understand. This method of teaching fulfilled the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a>, which speaks of people hearing but not understanding. Parables served both to reveal and conceal truth, depending on the listener's openness to God's message.so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’” This phrase highlights the spiritual blindness and deafness of those who are not receptive to Jesus' message. It reflects the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy, emphasizing the judgment on those who reject the truth. This concept is echoed in <a href="/john/12-40.htm">John 12:40</a> and <a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Acts 28:26-27</a>, where spiritual perception is linked to the condition of the heart. The use of parables thus becomes a means of both grace and judgment, revealing truth to those who seek it while obscuring it from those who are indifferent or hostile.<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 and explaining the purpose of His parables. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience to whom Jesus is speaking, representing those who are given insight into the mysteries of the kingdom of God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</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/p/parables.htm">Parables</a> A teaching method used by Jesus, employing simple accounts to convey deeper spiritual truths. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_others.htm">The Others</a> Refers to the broader audience who hear Jesus' parables but do not understand the deeper meanings, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_mysteries.htm">Understanding the Mysteries</a> Believers are granted insight into the mysteries of God's kingdom through faith and the Holy Spirit. This understanding is a gift and should be cherished and nurtured. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_parables.htm">Purpose of Parables</a> Parables serve to reveal truth to those open to receiving it while concealing it from those who are spiritually blind. This dual purpose challenges us to seek deeper understanding and openness to God's word. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_perception.htm">Spiritual Perception</a> Spiritual perception is not merely about physical hearing or seeing but involves a heart open to God's truth. We must pray for discernment and a receptive heart. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_revelation.htm">Responsibility of Revelation</a> With the gift of understanding comes the responsibility to live out and share the truths of the kingdom. We are called to be stewards of the mysteries revealed to us. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Jesus' use of parables fulfills prophecy, demonstrating the continuity and reliability of God's word. This should strengthen our faith in the Scriptures.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'overcome_by_the_blood'_mean.htm">What were the teachings of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/why_doesn't_the_bible_mention_science.htm">Why does the Bible lack descriptions of scientific discoveries made later?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_god_value_the_lost_and_found.htm">How does God value the lost and found?</a> <a href="/q/is_every_statement_true_or_false.htm">Is every statement either true or false?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) That seeing they might not . . .--St. Luke, like St. Mark, gives the words of Isaiah, but not as a quotation. On the difficulty presented by their form, as thus given, see Note on <a href="/mark/4-12.htm" title="That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.">Mark 4:12</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - 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. In St. Matthew we have the Lord's reply given at greater length; the same prophecy of Isaiah which here forms the basis of St. Luke's account of Jesus' reply is given in full. St. Mark weaves the Isaiah-words into the Master's answer. The thought, however, in each of the three accounts is exactly the same. The parable mode of teaching was adopted by Jesus who, as Heart-reader, was aware now by sad experience and still sadder foreknowledge, that his glorious news rather repelled than attracted the ordinary hearer. They did not want to be disturbed from their earthly hopes and loves and fears. They preferred not to be healed as God would heal them. The Master then spoke his parables with the intention of veiling his Divine story from the careless and indifferent. These, he knew, would for the most part be repelled by such teaching, while it would specially attract the earnest inquirer. "The veil which it (the parable) throws over the truth becomes transparent to the attentive mind, while it remains impenetrable to the careless" (Godet). It was therefore his deliberate wish that such hearers might neither see nor understand. Dr. Morrison ('Commentary on St. Mark') well and clearly puts the Lord's thought here: "It is the sinner's deeply rooted wish that he should not see and understand, and the sad explanation of this wish is given by St. Mark - the sinner is afraid lest he should be prevailed to turn. Lest at any time they should be converted (<a href="/mark/4-12.htm">Mark 4:12</a>)." <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “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 God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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. to τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. others λοιποῖς (loipois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. [I speak] in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. parables, παραβολαῖς (parabolais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. so that, ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. ‘[Though] seeing, Βλέποντες (Blepontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. they may not see; βλέπωσιν (blepōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. [though] hearing, ἀκούοντες (akouontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. they may not understand.’ συνιῶσιν (syniōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4920.htm">Strong's 4920: </a> To consider, understand, perceive. 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