Matthew 13:11-13

11And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given;

12for whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall be caused to be in abundance; but he who has not, even what he has shall be taken away from him.

13For this cause I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear nor understand;