Matthew 13:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see the things you see but didn’t see them, to hear the things you hear but didn’t hear them.

Cross References

John 8:56

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it   and was glad.’

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, although they had not received the things that were promised. But they saw them from a distance,  greeted them, and confessed that they were foreigners and temporary residents on the earth.

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see but didn’t see them; to hear the things you hear but didn’t hear them.’

Luke 10:23

Then turning to his disciples he said privately, ‘Blessed are the eyes that see the things you see!