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Luke 8:9-11
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9 His disciples heard the words, but the deeper meaning eluded them.

Disciples: What were You trying to say?

10 Jesus: The kingdom of God contains many secrets.
    They keep listening, but do not comprehend;
        keep observing, but do not understand.[a]

I want you to understand, so 11 here’s the interpretation: The voice of God falls on human hearts like seeds scattered across a field.

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  1. 8:10 Isaiah 6:9
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Luke 8:9-11
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9 His disciples asked him what this parable meant. 10 He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you,(A) but to others I speak in parables, so that,

“‘though seeing, they may not see;
    though hearing, they may not understand.’[a](B)

11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.(C)

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  1. Luke 8:10 Isaiah 6:9
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