12 (A)For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. 13 Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while (B)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](C)You will keep on hearing, [c]but will not understand;
[d]You will keep on seeing, but will not perceive;

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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