Read Full ChapterFor 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For most certainly I tell you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things which you see, and didn’t see them; and to hear the things which you hear, and didn’t hear them.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} verily{G281} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, That{G3754} many{G4183} prophets{G4396} and{G2532} righteous{G1342} men have desired{G1937}{(G5656)} to see{G1492}{(G5629)} those things which{G3739} ye see{G991}{(G5719)}, and{G2532} have{G1492} not{G3756} seen{G1492}{(G5627)} them; and{G2532} to hear{G191}{(G5658)} those things which{G3739} ye hear{G191}{(G5719)}, and{G2532} have{G191} not{G3756} heard{G191}{(G5656)} them.
Strong's King James
(17) Because amen I tell you that many prophets and upright desired to see what you see and didn't see and to hear what you hear and didn't hear.
The F.O.G
I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people throughout history longed to see what you're seeing and hear what you're hearing, but they didn't have this privilege.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for verily I say to you, that many prophets and righteous men did desire to see that which ye look on, and they did not see, and to hear that which ye hear, and they did not hear.
Young's Literal Translation
The F.O.G Commentary:
The F.O.G Commentary brings deeper contextual insight to every verse in the Bible. Browse any available commentary below, or help shape our study priorities by requesting a commentary for this verse in the comments. Your input guides which verses we explore next as we build this growing resource together. What is the F.O.G?
Add your first comment to this post