Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: though hearing, they do not hear or understand. 14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. and they have closed their eyes.

13 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. 2 Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.

The church is the place where Jesus’ kingdom is manifested, but his royal authority embraces the entire world; see note on Mt 13:38. * See Dn 12:3. * [13:44–50] The first two of the last three parables of the discourse have the same point.

13 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: though hearing, they do not hear or understand. you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. and they have closed their eyes. and turn, and I would heal them.’.