22 ^yFor nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light. 23 ^zIf anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24 And he said to them, “Pay attention to what you hear: ^awith the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and still more will be added to you. 25 ^bFor to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.”

26 And he said, ^c“The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground.