Matthew 13:17

The Text-Critical English New Testament

For truly I say to you, many prophets and righteous people desired to see the things you see but did not see them, and to hear the things you hear but did not hear them.

Cross References

Luke 10:23

Then he turned to the 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 wished to see the things you see but did not see them, and to hear the things you hear but did not hear them.”

John 8:56

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

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith without receiving the things that were promised. But they saw them from a distance and welcomed them. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.