ISB ~ Luke 8 v10

the secrets:Jesus explains the parable to his disciples instead of the crowds. He is preparing them for leadership roles in God’s kingdom, the Church (22:28-30). See note on Mk 4:11.

seeing they may not see:An allusion to Is 6:9-10.

• Isaiah pronounced Yahweh’s judgment on wayward Israel. It had the disciplinary effect of closing their eyes and ears to the truth and hardening their hearts to God’s love. Even still, God preserved a “holy seed” (Is 6:13) or remnant of faithful people who believed in him. Jesus’ own ministry falls in line with Isaiah’s (Jn 12:39-40).