Matthew 13:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is exactly what the prophet Isaiah predicted would happen — people will listen but won't actually get it, they'll look but won't really see what's right in front of them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes people hear the truth but their hearts just aren't ready to receive it yet.

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