Luke 8:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus says the mysteries of the kingdom are given to the disciples, while to others the truth comes veiled in parables, in the words of Isaiah.
What Does Luke 8:10 Mean?
Jesus answers with words drawn from the prophet Isaiah. To the disciples, who have drawn near and asked, it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, truths that can be known only because God unveils them. To the rest, the same truth comes wrapped in parables, so that seeing they do not see and hearing they do not understand.
The parable is both mercy and judgment. It guards holy truth from those who would only trample it, while keeping the door open for any who will stop, wonder, and ask. The veil answers the posture of the hearer: those who come closer receive more, and those who keep their distance hear only a story. The mysteries are given, not earned; and they are given to those who draw near to Jesus to seek them.
Luke 8:10 in the Original Language
mysterion (μυστήριον), 'mysteries' -- truth known only because God unveils it.
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What does Luke 8:10 mean?
Jesus says the mysteries of the kingdom are given to the disciples, while to others the truth comes veiled in parables, in the words of Isaiah.