Luke 10:23 web — Turning to the disciples, he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,

World English Bible

"Turning to the disciples, he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,"

— Luke 10:23, World English Bible

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Luke 10 — Context

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Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

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In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight."

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Turning to the disciples, he said, "All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son desires to reveal him."

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Turning to the disciples, he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,

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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."

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Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

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He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read it?"

Luke 10:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:23 say?
Luke 10:23 in the World English Bible reads: “Turning to the disciples, he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,”
Where is Luke 10:23 in the Bible?
Luke 10:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 23.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:23.
What translation should I read Luke 10:23 in?
Luke 10:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:23?
Luke 10:23 reads (WEB): “Turning to the disciples, he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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