Matthew 13:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I can assure you, many prophets and godly people wanted to see what you now see. But they did not see it. And many prophets and godly people wanted to hear what you now hear. But they did not hear it.

Cross References

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was very happy that he would see the day when I came. He saw that day and was happy.”

Hebrews 11:13

All these great people continued living with faith until they died. They did not get the things God promised his people. But they were happy just to see those promises coming far in the future. They accepted the fact that they were like visitors and strangers here on earth.

Luke 10:24

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

Luke 10:23

Then Jesus turned to his followers. They were there alone with him. He said, “It is a great blessing for you to see what you now see!