Matthew 13:13 nasb — "Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor d…

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""Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand."

— Matthew 13:13, NASB

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Matthew 13 — Context

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And the disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?"

11

Jesus answered them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted.

12

"For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him.

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"Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.

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"In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, 'YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING, BUT WILL NOT UNDERSTAND; YOU WILL KEEP ON SEEING, BUT WILL NOT PERCEIVE;

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FOR THE HEART OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL, WITH THEIR EARS THEY SCARCELY HEAR, AND THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR EYES, OTHERWISE THEY WOULD SEE WITH THEIR EYES, HEAR WITH THEIR EARS, AND UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART AND RETURN, AND I WOULD HEAL THEM.'

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"But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear.

Matthew 13:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:13 say?
Matthew 13:13 in the NASB reads: “"Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.”
Where is Matthew 13:13 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 13.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 13:13.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:13 in?
Matthew 13:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 13:13?
Matthew 13:13 reads (NASB): “"Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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