Matthew 13:11-13

New Century Version

¹¹ Jesus answered, “You have been chosen to know the secrets about the kingdom of heaven, but others cannot know these secrets. ¹² Those who have understanding will be given more, and they will have all they need. But those who do not have understanding, even what they have will be taken away from them. ¹³ This is why I use stories to teach the people: They see, but they don’t really see. They hear, but they don’t really hear or understand.