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.
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)
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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
The F.O.G Message
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
