And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. {indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc}

Why do ye not understand my speech? {even} because ye cannot hear my word.

Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded {blinded: or, hardened}

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if {we had} no eyes: we stumble at noonday as in the night; {we are} in desolate places as dead {men}.

He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear {them} not, because ye are not of God.

Why do ye not understand my speech? {even} because ye cannot hear my word.

This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.