Matthew 13:13

"For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever doesn’t have, from him will be taken away even that which he has."

Key Reflection

In Matthew 13:13, Jesus speaks a profound truth about the nature of divine revelation and understanding. This verse suggests that those who already possess knowledge and insight will receive more, leading to greater abundance; conversely, those who lack this understanding will lose what little they have, highlighting a principle of progressive revelation where deeper comprehension is built upon existing knowledge. This concept resonates with first-century Jewish thought, which valued the idea that true wisdom was revealed in layers, gradually unfolding to those prepared to receive it.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. Because they seeing see not. Mr 4:12; Lu 8:10 say, "That seeing, they may not see," etc. But there is no difference. Matthew simply states the fact, that though they saw the natural meaning of the story--though they literally understood the parable--yet they did not understand its spiritual signification. Mark and Luke do not state the fact, but affirm that he spoke with this intention--implying that such was the result. Nor was there any dishonesty in this, or any unfair disguise, He had truths to state which he wished his disciples particularly to understand. They were of great importance to their ministry.

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