What is the meaning of Mark 4:11?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He said to them, “To you is given the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} he said{G3004}{(G5707)} unto them{G846}, Unto you{G5213} it is given{G1325}{(G5769)} to know{G1097}{(G5629)} the mystery{G3466} of the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}: but{G1161} unto them{G1565} that are without{G1854}, all these things{G3956} are done{G1096}{(G5736)} in{G1722} parables{G3850}:

Strong's King James

(11) He said to them, "You are granted the mystery of יהוה Yahweh's Kingdom but those ones outside get everything in riddles

The F.O.G*

[11] He explained, "To you I can give the secrets of God's kingdom openly, but for those outside, these stories act as windows or mirrors—either revealing or reflecting truth based on their heart's openness.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and he said to them, ‘To you it hath been given to know the secret of the reign of God, but to those who are without, in similes are all the things done;

Young's Literal Translation