Mateus 13

13 I use stories when I speak to them because when they look, they cannot see, and when they listen, they cannot hear or understand. 14 *Is 6.9,10 (LXX).So God’s promise came true, just as the prophet Isaiah had said,

"These people will listen

and listen,

but never understand.

They will look and look,

but never see.

15 All of them have

stubborn minds!

They refuse to listen;

they cover their eyes.

They cannot see or hear

or understand.

If they could,

they would turn to me,

and I would heal them."