Mat 13:11, 1Cor 4:1, 16:9, 2Cor 2:12, Eph 6:19-20, Phili 1:7, Col 1:26, 2:2, 2Th 3:1 | ISV | STEP | He answered them, “You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but it hasn't been given to them.

Matthew 13:11

11 He answered them, “You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but it hasn't been given to them.Matt 11:25; 16:17; Mark 4:11; 1Cor 2:10; 1John 2:27

1 Corinthians 4:1

1 Faithful Servants of ChristA person should think of us as servants of Christ and managers entrusted with God's secrets.Matt 24:45; Luke 12:42; 1Cor 3:5; 9:17; 2Cor 6:4; Col 1:25; Titus 1:7; 1Pet 4:10

1 Corinthians 16:9

9 because a door has opened wide for me to do effective work, although many people are opposing me.Acts 14:27; 19:9; 2Cor 2:12; Col 4:3; Rev 3:8

2 Corinthians 2:12

12 Paul's Anxiety and ReliefWhen I went to Troas on behalf of the gospel of Christ, a door in fact stood wide open for me in the Lord.Acts 16:8; 20:6; 1Cor 16:9

Ephesians 6:19-20

19 Pray ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks Pray} also for me, so that, when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,Acts 4:29; 2Cor 3:12; Col 4:3; 2Thes 3:1 20 for whose sake I am an ambassador in chains, desiring to declare it as boldly as I should. ^{▼▼Lit. as I should speak}Acts 26:29; 2Cor 5:20; Eph 3:1; Phil 1:7, 13-14, 20; 1Thes 2:2; 2Tim 1:16; 2:9

Philippians 1:7

7 For it is only right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart. ^{▼▼Or you have me in your heart} Both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, all of you are partners with me in grace.2Cor 3:2; 7:3; Eph 3:1; 6:20; Phil 1:17; 4:14; Col 4:3, 18; 2Tim 1:8

Colossians 1:26

26 This secret was hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints,Matt 13:11; Rom 16:25; 1Cor 2:7; Eph 3:9; 2Tim 1:10

Colossians 2:2

2 Because they are united in love, I pray ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks I pray} that their hearts may be encouraged by all the riches that come from a complete understanding of the full knowledge of Christ, who is the secret of God.2Cor 1:6; Phil 3:8; Col 1:9; 3:14

2 Thessalonians 3:1

1 An Example to Follow

Finally, brothers, pray for us—that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and that it may be honored the way it is among you.Eph 6:19; Col 4:3; 1Thes 5:25