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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:16

The Purpose of Jesus’ Parables · Matthew 13:10–17
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Translations

Modern
But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.
Traditional
But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
Literal
But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.
Latin
Vestri autem beati oculi quia vident, et aures vestræ quia audiunt.

Original

Greek
English
But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.

Notes

Matthew 13:16–17

Jesus fulfilled what the prophets and Old Testament believers wanted to see and hear. He fulfills the Old Testament promises (see Isaiah 52:15; John 8:56; 1 Peter 1:10).

Matthew 13:1–53

In the third major speech recorded by Matthew (see study note on Matthew 5:1–7:29), Jesus here recognized the separation of his followers from others (Matthew 13:14, 16). He began to reveal the secrets of the kingdom of heaven privately to them through parables.

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 6:1–13 Mark 4:10–12 Luke 8:9–10

Glossary

Eternal Life Fullness of Time Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Parable Spirit of God

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Parables: Parables of Christ: Sower Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee The Blessed: Who Hear and Keep the Word of God The Ear: That Hears and Receives the Word of God, Blessed The Five Senses The Sabbath: Works of Mercy Lawful On