TSK · Mark 4:11

He replied,“You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.

And Jesus answered him,“You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven!

On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,“I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.

For what do I have to do with judging those outside? Are you not to judge those inside?

He did this when he revealed to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters.