Luke 10:23

Luke 10:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:
• New International Version (NIV)Then he turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then turning to the disciples he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see;

Context of Luke 10:23

21At this moment, the Holy Spirit made Jesus very happy. He said, ‘Father, you rule over everything in heaven and on the earth! People that do not know many things now can understand your message. I thank you for this. But you have hidden these things from other people. Those people think that they understand everything. They think that they are wise. Yes, Father, this is how you wanted it to happen.’ 22Jesus then said, ‘My Father has given me authority over all things. Only the Father knows who I am, his Son. Only I know who the Father is, because I am his Son. I also choose to tell some people about him. Then they also know him.’ Then Jesus turned and he spoke only to his disciples. He said to them, ‘Be happy because of the things that you are now able to see and understand. 24I tell you this: Many prophets and kings from a long time ago wanted to see these things. But they did not see the things that you are seeing. They wanted to hear the message that you are hearing. But they did not hear it.’ 25A teacher of God's Law stood up. He wanted to see how Jesus would answer his question. So he asked Jesus, ‘Teacher, what must I do so that I can live with God for ever?’

Luke 10:23 word by word

Καὶ στραφεὶς πρὸς τοὺς μαθητὰς κατ᾽ ἰδίαν εἶπεν· μακάριοι οἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ οἱ βλέποντες ἃ βλέπετε·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• he turned himστρέφωstrephō · to turnG4762
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
• and saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• ·κατάkata · according toG2596
• privatelyἴδιοςidios · one's own/privateG2398
• Blessedμακάριοςmakarios · blessedG3107
• the eyesὀφθαλμόςophthalmos · eyeG3788
• which seeβλέπωblepō · to seeG991
• the things thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739

Cross-references for Luke 10:23

• Matthew 13:16Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘But as for you, be happy because God has helped you to see. He has helped you to hear and understand his message.

Commentaries on Luke 10:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see - There is a similar saying to this among the rabbins, in Sohar. Genes., where it is said, "Blessed is that generation which the earth shall bear, when the King Messiah cometh."Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23See the notes at Matthew 13:16-17.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-24Verses 17-24 All our victories over Satan, are obtained by power derived from Jesus Christ, and he must have all the praise. But let us beware of spiritual pride, which has been the destruction of many. Our Lord rejoiced at the prospect of the salvation of many souls. It was fit that particular notice should be taken of that hour of joy; there were few such, for He was a man of sorrows: in that hour in which he saw Satan fall, and heard of the good…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23see what you see: The disciples saw God’s promised salvation come. They saw the kingdom of God begin.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2423-24. (See on Mt 13:16, 17).Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 10:23

• Gospel
• Jesus, the Christ

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Commentaries on Luke 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings