Matthew 13:17

Good News Translation (US Version)

I assure you that many prophets and many of God's people wanted very much to see what you see, but they could not, and to hear what you hear, but they did not.

Cross References

John 8:56

Your father Abraham rejoiced that he was to see the time of my coming; he saw it and was glad.”

Hebrews 11:13

It was in faith that all these persons died. They did not receive the things God had promised, but from a long way off they saw them and welcomed them, and admitted openly that they were foreigners and refugees on earth.

Luke 10:24

I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see, but they could not, and to hear what you hear, but they did not.”

Luke 10:23

Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said to them privately, “How fortunate you are to see the things you see!