"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, a…" — Mark 4:11

Mark 4:11 · KJV

“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:”

— Mark 4:11

Verse 10

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

Verse 12

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 — Context

And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

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:

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.

And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

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.

Luke 8:10

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.

1 Corinthians 5:12-13

For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, {even} in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and {that} ye may have lack of nothing. {of...: or, of no man}

James 1:16-18

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

Ephesians 2:4-10

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,