^{13 Ref} For this reason I put things into the form of stories; because they see without seeing, and give ear without hearing, and the sense is not clear to them.

^{14 Ref} And for them the words of Isaiah have come true, Though you give ear, you will not get knowledge; and seeing, you will see, but the sense will not be clear to you:

^{15 Ref} For the heart of this people has become fat and their ears are slow in hearing and their eyes are shut; for fear that they might see with their eyes and give hearing with their ears and become wise in their hearts and be turned again to me, so that I might make them well.