13 Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while (A)seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 [a]In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says,

[b](B)You will keep on hearing, [c]but will not understand;
[d]You will keep on seeing, but will not perceive;
15 (C)For the heart of this people has become dull,
With their ears they scarcely hear,
And they have closed their eyes,
Otherwise they would see with their eyes,
Hear with their ears,
And understand with their heart and return,
And I would heal them.’

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 13:14 Lit For them
  2. Matthew 13:14 Lit With a hearing you will hear
  3. Matthew 13:14 Lit and
  4. Matthew 13:14 Lit Seeing you will see