12 (A)For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, (B)even what he has will be taken away. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because (C)seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, (D)nor do they understand. 14 Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:

(E)“‘“You will indeed hear but never understand,
    and you will indeed see but never perceive.”

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