Matthew 13:16 asv — But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.

American Standard Version

"But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear. "

— Matthew 13:16, American Standard Version

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Matthew 13 — Context

13

Therefore speak I to them in parables; because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

14

And unto them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall in no wise understand; And seeing ye shall see, and shall in no wise perceive:

15

For this people’s heart is waxed gross, And their ears are dull of hearing, And their eyes they have closed; Lest haply they should perceive with their eyes, And hear with their ears, And understand with their heart, And should turn again, And I should heal them.

16

But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.

17

For verily I say unto you, that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things which ye see, and saw them not; and to hear the things which ye hear, and heard them not.

18

Hear then ye the parable of the sower.

19

When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.

Matthew 13:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:16 say?
Matthew 13:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear. ”
Where is Matthew 13:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 13:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:16 in?
Matthew 13:16 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 Matthew 13:16?
Matthew 13:16 reads (ASV): “But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear. ” 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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