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He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,
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The Revealed 'Mystery'
When Jesus speaks of the 'mystery' of the kingdom, He isn't referring to a secret for an elite few. Commentators explain the original Greek word, 'mysterion', refers to a truth previously hidden by God that is now being revealed. The great 'mystery' is the good news that God's kingdom has arrived in the person of Jesus Christ. This understanding is a gift 'given' to the disciples, accessible through faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When he was alone. That is, he was separate from the multitude. When he withdrew from the multitude, a few followed him for the purpose of…
Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God (Hυμιν το μυστηριον δεδοτα της βασιλειας του θεου). See on Mt 13:11 for word μ…
19th Century
Anglican
Unto them that are without.—The form of the phrase is peculiar to St. Mark; St. Matthew giving, to them, and St…
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Baptist
This judicial blindness had happened to the Jews; they had so long closed their eyes to the light that, at last, God closed them, and they were bli…
These verses are among the most difficult in the entire gospel. It is important to look carefully at the terminology. The word translated “secret” …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said unto them His disciples;
unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of G…
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This parable contained instruction so important that all capable of hearing were obligated to pay attention to it. There are many things it is impo…
