Matthew 13:17

James Moffatt - New Testament

I tell you truly, many prophets and good men have longed to see what you see, but they have not seen it; and to hear what you hear, but they have not heard it.

Cross References

John 8:56

Your father Abraham exulted that he was to see my Day: he did see it and he rejoiced."

Hebrews 11:13

(These all died in faith without obtaining the promises; they only saw them far away and hailed them, owning they were 'strangers and exiles upon earth.'

Luke 10:24

For I tell you many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, but they have not seen it: and to hear what you hear, but they have not heard it."

Luke 10:23

Then turning to the disciples he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!