Mark 4:11
King James Version
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
Mark 4:11 in context
Mark 4:9
And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Mark 4:10
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
Mark 4:11SELECTED VERSE
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
Mark 4:12
That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
Mark 4:13
And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?