Matthew 13:17

New International Reader's Version

What I’m about to tell you is true. Many prophets and godly people wanted to see what you see. But they didn’t see it. They wanted to hear what you hear. But they didn’t hear it.

Cross References

Luke 10:23

Then Jesus turned to his disciples. He said to them in private, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.

Luke 10:24

I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see. But they didn’t see it. They wanted to hear what you hear. But they didn’t hear it.”

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was filled with joy at the thought of seeing my day. He saw it and was glad.”

Hebrews 11:13

All these people were still living by faith when they died. They didn’t receive the things God had promised. They only saw them and welcomed them from a long way off. They openly said that they were outsiders and strangers on earth.