Mark 4:11-12
Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables: that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them.
Context
Privately explaining why he teaches in parables
Synoptic Parallels
Matthew 13:11-15; Luke 8:10
OT Reference
Isaiah 6:9-10
Reframe Note
Applies Isaiah's prophecy of hardened hearing to explain the purpose of parables
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