Matthew 13:11 Meaning and Explanation
“He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”
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What Does Matthew 13:11 Mean?
Jesus answers that understanding the mysteries of the kingdom is something given. A mystery in Scripture is not a riddle meant to baffle but a truth once hidden and now disclosed by God to those who draw near. To the disciples, who have come to Him, it is granted; to hearts that turn away, it remains closed.
This is grace and responsibility held together. The disciples did not earn the gift, yet they received it by coming to Jesus rather than turning back. The verse invites every reader to that same posture: revelation is the Lord's to give, and He gives it to those who seek Him, draw near, and keep listening.
Matthew 13:11 in the Original Language
mystērion (μυστήριον), 'mystery' -- a hidden truth now revealed by God, not a puzzle but an unveiling.
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What does Matthew 13:11 mean?
Jesus explains that knowledge of the kingdom's mysteries is a gift granted to His followers.