Matthew 13:17

New Century Version

I tell you the truth, many prophets and good people wanted to see the things that you now see, but they did not see them. And they wanted to hear the things that you now hear, but they did not hear them.

Cross References

Luke 10:23

Then Jesus turned to his followers and said privately, “You are blessed to see what you now see.

Luke 10:24

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.”

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was very happy that he would see my day. He saw that day and was glad.”

Hebrews 11:13

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.