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Matthew 13

Matthew 13:17

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

Modern
For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
Traditional
For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
Literal
For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see and did not see, and to hear what you hear and did not hear.
Latin
Amen quippe dico vobis, quia multi prophetæ et justi cupierunt videre quæ videtis, et non viderunt: et audire quæ auditis, et non audierunt.

Original

Greek
English
For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

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

Covet, Covetousness 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

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Parables: Parables of Christ: Sower Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee