Devine Scripture

Luke 10:24

Luke chapter 10 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for I say unto you, that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which ye see, and saw them not; and to hear the things which ye hear, and heard them not.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For I tell you, that many prophets and kings 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

for I say unto you, that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which ye see, and saw them not; and to hear the things which ye hear, and heard them not.

Context

v.23And turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:

v.24This passage

v.25And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Hebrews 11:39

    And these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise,

  • 1 Peter 1:10

    Concerning which salvation the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

  • John 8:56

    Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.

  • Hebrews 11:13

    These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.