Mark 4:12
That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
Context
This verse from Mark Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. The parable of the sower and soils, the lamp under a basket, seed growing by itself, and the mustard seed. Jesus explains privately to the disciples that the secret of the kingdom is given to them but parables conceal from …
Other Translations
that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them.
that seeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and not understand, lest they may turn, and the sins may be forgiven them.'
So that seeing they may see, and it will not be clear to them; and hearing it, they will not get the sense; for fear that they may be turned again to me and have forgiveness.
Cross References
Yet the Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto …
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive …
Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with …
They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that …
Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear …
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed …
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember …
Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; …
Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful …
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and …