Matthew 13:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

For truly, I say to you that prophets and upright men had a desire to see the things which you see, and saw them not; and to have knowledge of the words which have come to your ears, and they had it not.

Cross References

Luke 10:23

And, turning to the disciples, he said privately, Happy are the eyes which see the things you see:

Luke 10:24

For I say to you that numbers of prophets and kings have had a desire to see the things which you see, and have not seen them, and to have knowledge of the things which have come to your ears, and they had it not.

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was full of joy at the hope of seeing my day: he saw it and was glad.

Hebrews 11:13

All these came to their end in faith, not having had the heritage; but having seen it with delight far away, they gave witness that they were wanderers and not of the earth.