Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” New Living Translation I tell you, many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, but they didn’t see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn’t hear it.” English Standard Version For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.” Berean Standard Bible For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” Berean Literal Bible For I say to you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear." King James Bible 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. New King James Version for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.” New American Standard Bible for I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things that you see, and did not see them, and to hear the things that you hear, and did not hear them.” NASB 1995 for I say to you, that many prophets and kings wished to see the things which you see, and did not see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and did not hear them.” NASB 1977 for I say to you, that many prophets and kings wished to see the things which you see, and did not see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and did not hear them.” Legacy Standard Bible for I say to you, that many prophets and kings wished to see the things which you see, and did not see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and did not hear them.” Amplified Bible for I say to you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, and they did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.” Christian Standard Bible For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see but didn’t see them; to hear the things you hear but didn’t hear them.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see yet didn’t see them; to hear the things you hear yet didn’t hear them.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Many prophets and kings were eager to see what you see and to hear what you hear. But I tell you they did not see or hear." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation I can guarantee that many prophets and kings wanted to see and hear what you've seen and heard, but they didn't." Good News Translation I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see, but they could not, and to hear what you hear, but they did not." International Standard Version Because I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see but didn't see them, and to hear the things you hear but didn't hear them." NET Bible For I tell you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it." New Heart English Bible for I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which you see, and did not see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and did not hear them." Webster's Bible Translation For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Weymouth New Testament For I tell you that many Prophets and kings have desired to see the things you see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things you hear, and have not heard them." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” World English Bible for I tell you that many prophets and kings 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I say to you that many prophets and kings wished to see what you perceive, and did not see, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear.” Berean Literal Bible For I say to you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear." Young's Literal Translation for I say to you, that many prophets and kings did wish to see what ye perceive, and did not see, and to hear what ye hear, and did not hear.' Smith's Literal Translation For I say to you, that many prophets and kings wished to behold what ye see, and saw not; and to hear what ye hear, and heard not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I say to you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things that you see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things that you hear, and have not heard them. Catholic Public Domain Version For I say to you, that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things that you see, and they did not see them, and to hear the things that you hear, and they did not hear them.” New American Bible For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.” New Revised Standard Version For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I say to you, that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “For I say to you that many Prophets and Kings have desired to see the things that you are seeing, and they have not seen, and to hear the things that you are hearing and they have not heard.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor I say to you, that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament for I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Mace New Testament for I assure you, that many prophets and princes have desired to see what you now behold, but they never saw it; and to hear what you have heard, which they never did. Weymouth New Testament For I tell you that many Prophets and kings have desired to see the things you see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things you hear, and have not heard them." 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Audio Bible Context Jesus' Prayer of Thanksgiving…23Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. 24For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” 25One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”… Cross References Matthew 13:16-17 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. / 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. 1 Peter 1:10-12 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. Hebrews 11:13 All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.” Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. / Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. / All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. Isaiah 52:15 so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. Isaiah 64:4 From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Hebrews 1:1-2 On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. Acts 3:24 Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have proclaimed these days. Romans 16:25-26 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— Ephesians 3:5 which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. Colossians 1:26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. Daniel 12:8-9 I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” / “Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end. Numbers 24:17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. Treasury of Scripture For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them. many. John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. Hebrews 11:13,39 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth… 1 Peter 1:10,11 Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: … Jump to Previous Desire Desired Hear Heard Kings Numbers Perceive Prophets Wanted Wish WishedJump to Next Desire Desired Hear Heard Kings Numbers Perceive Prophets Wanted Wish WishedLuke 10 1. Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;13. pronounces a woe against certain cities. 17. The seventy return with joy; 18. he shows them wherein to rejoice, 21. and thanks his Father for his grace; 23. magnifies the happy estate of his church; 25. teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, 30. and tells the parable of the good Samaritan; 38. reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister. For I tell you This phrase indicates a direct and authoritative statement from Jesus. It emphasizes the importance and truth of what He is about to say. In the Gospels, Jesus often uses this phrase to introduce significant teachings or revelations, underscoring His role as a divine teacher and prophet. that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples, emphasizing the privilege they have in witnessing His ministry and teachings. 2. Prophets Refers to the Old Testament prophets who longed for the coming of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God's promises. 3. Kings Represents the rulers of Israel, such as King David and King Solomon, who desired to see the fulfillment of God's covenant and the coming of the Messiah. 4. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' words, who are witnessing the fulfillment of prophecies and the presence of the Messiah. 5. Messianic Fulfillment The event of Jesus' ministry, which is the realization of the prophecies and promises made throughout the Old Testament. Teaching Points The Privilege of RevelationAs believers, we have the privilege of understanding the full revelation of God's plan through Jesus Christ. This should inspire gratitude and a deeper commitment to our faith. The Fulfillment of Prophecy Recognize that Jesus' life and ministry are the fulfillment of centuries of prophecy, affirming the reliability and sovereignty of God’s Word. Value of Spiritual Insight Spiritual insight is a gift. We should seek to cultivate it through prayer, study, and obedience, recognizing that many longed for the understanding we have today. Gratitude for the Gospel Reflect on the blessing of living in a time where the Gospel is fully revealed. This should motivate us to share the Good News with others. Longing for Christ's Return Just as the prophets and kings longed for the Messiah's first coming, we should live with a hopeful anticipation of His return, aligning our lives with His teachings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 10:24?2. How does Luke 10:24 encourage gratitude for our spiritual blessings today? 3. What does "many prophets and kings" reveal about God's revelation in Luke 10:24? 4. How can we apply the privilege of seeing and hearing Jesus' teachings in daily life? 5. How does Luke 10:24 connect with the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies? 6. In what ways can we share the joy of spiritual insight with others? 7. What does Luke 10:24 reveal about the privilege of witnessing Jesus' ministry? 8. How does Luke 10:24 emphasize the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies? 9. Why were prophets and kings unable to see what Jesus' disciples saw, according to Luke 10:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 10? 11. Why do people claim miracles in all religions, not just Christianity? 12. If God is all-powerful, why does He need intermediaries like angels and prophets? 13. How does Jesus fulfill Old Testament prophecies and teachings? 14. What does the Bible say about the end times? What Does Luke 10:24 Mean For I tell youJesus begins with “For I tell you…” (Luke 10:24), signaling a solemn, authoritative statement. • He speaks as the Son of God who knows the full sweep of redemptive history (John 3:11; John 5:19). • His words flow from divine certainty, reminding the disciples—and us—that what follows is absolute truth, not speculation (Matthew 24:35). that many prophets and kings The Lord names “prophets and kings,” the spiritual and civic leaders of Israel’s past. • Prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel labored to relay God’s Word (Hebrews 1:1). • Kings like David, Hezekiah, and Josiah led the nation, yearning for the promised Messiah (Acts 2:29–31). • Together they represent every faithful Old Testament believer who looked ahead in hope (Hebrews 11:32–40). desired to see what you see Their longing was not vague curiosity but a deep, Spirit-formed desire to witness God’s salvation. • Isaiah foresaw the Child and the mighty God (Isaiah 9:6); Micah predicted Bethlehem’s ruler (Micah 5:2). • Even David, writing a thousand years earlier, anticipated the Lord’s Anointed (Psalm 2:2; 110:1). • Yet they only glimpsed shadows; the disciples now beheld the substance—Christ in the flesh (John 1:14). but did not see it Despite their visions and prophecies, the fulfillment remained hidden in their lifetime. • Hebrews 11:13 notes that they “all died in faith, not having received the promises.” • 1 Peter 1:10–11 adds that prophets searched and inquired about the time of Christ’s sufferings and glories. • Their limitation underscores God’s sovereign timetable (Galatians 4:4). and to hear what you hear Hearing goes beyond physical sound; it involves receiving revelation directly from the Messiah. • The disciples listened to parables explained firsthand (Mark 4:34) and sermons such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). • They heard assurances of forgiveness and eternal life (John 6:68). • Romans 10:17 reminds us that “faith comes by hearing,” spotlighting the privilege the Twelve enjoyed. but did not hear it Old Testament saints never personally heard Jesus’ voice proclaim, “Your sins are forgiven” (Luke 7:48) or “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). • Even angels long to look into these things (1 Peter 1:12), highlighting how unique the disciples’ opportunity was. • This gap between promise and fulfillment magnifies the grace shown to those living in the Messiah’s day (Matthew 13:16–17). summary Luke 10:24 underscores the unmatched privilege of witnessing Christ’s earthly ministry. Prophets and kings foretold and yearned for this moment, yet only in Jesus’ generation did the curtain lift. The verse calls believers to treasure the gospel revelation we now possess—an inheritance for which earlier saints waited in faith and which we must never take for granted. (24) Many prophets and kings. . . .--There is a slight verbal difference here as compared with St. Matthew's report, which gives "prophets and righteous men."Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. prophets προφῆται (prophētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. kings βασιλεῖς (basileis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. desired ἠθέλησαν (ēthelēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to see ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. what ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. see βλέπετε (blepete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. did not see [it], εἶδαν (eidan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. to hear ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. what ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. you hear ἀκούετε (akouete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. did not hear [it].” ἤκουσαν (ēkousan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. Links Luke 10:24 NIVLuke 10:24 NLT Luke 10:24 ESV Luke 10:24 NASB Luke 10:24 KJV Luke 10:24 BibleApps.com Luke 10:24 Biblia Paralela Luke 10:24 Chinese Bible Luke 10:24 French Bible Luke 10:24 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 10:24 For I tell you that many prophets (Luke Lu Lk) |
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