Matthew 13:14 net — And concerning them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:‘You will listen carefully yet will never understand,…

NET Bible

"And concerning them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:‘You will listen carefully yet will never understand, you will look closely yet will never comprehend."

— Matthew 13:14, NET Bible

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Matthew 13 — Context

11

He replied,“You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.

12

For whoever has will be given more, and will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.

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For this reason I speak to them in parables: Although they see they do not see, and although they hear they do not hear nor do they understand.

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And concerning them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:‘You will listen carefully yet will never understand, you will look closely yet will never comprehend.

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For the heart of this people has become dull; they are hard of hearing, and they have shut their eyes, so that they would not see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’

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

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For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

Matthew 13:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:14 say?
Matthew 13:14 in the NET Bible reads: “And concerning them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:‘You will listen carefully yet will never understand, you will look closely yet will never comprehend.”
Where is Matthew 13:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 14.
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 13:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:14 in?
Matthew 13:14 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 13:14?
Matthew 13:14 reads (NET): “And concerning them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:‘You will listen carefully yet will never understand, you will look closely yet will never comprehend.” 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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