Matthew 13:17

New English Translation

For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

Cross References

Luke 10:23

Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was overjoyed to see my day, and he saw it and was glad.”

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth.