Graphic Bible · Scene 13 of 58

Some people in the standing shore crowd listen, while others look away or appear distracted.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Matthew 13:13

Seeing Without Understanding

Parables of the Kingdom and Hometown Offense · Matthew 13

Story guide: Jesus explains why he uses parables. The crowd’s mixed attention illustrates the difference between outward hearing and understanding.

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13For this reason I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.

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