I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you now see, but they did not, and they wanted to hear what you now hear, but they did not.”
All these great people died in faith. They did not get the things that God promised his people, but they saw them coming far in the future and were glad. They said they were like visitors and strangers on earth.
Your father Abraham was very happy that he would see my day. He saw that day and was glad.”
All these people are known for their faith, but none of them received what God had promised.
But you are blessed, because you see with your eyes and hear with your ears.
Then Jesus turned to his followers and said privately, “You are blessed to see what you now see.
Then an expert on the law stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to get life forever?”