Matthew 13:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 13:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 13:11 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 13:11 — KJV
“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.”
— Matthew 13:11 (KJV)
Matthew 13:11 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 13:11
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:11: given, know, kingdom
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:11: given, know, mysteries
“And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. faint: Heb. melt”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:11: because, given, know
“Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite, because he had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. And the Philistines came up, and burnt her and her father with fire.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:11: answered, because, given
“And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king's cost? or hath he given us any gift?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:11: answered, because, given
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