[11] He answered and said unto them, Because it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them not given. [12] For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. [13] Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing not; and hearing not, neither do they understand.