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Berean Standard Bible

“But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.”

Matthew 13:16

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Study note

After explaining why he teaches in parables and noting that many refuse to see and hear, Jesus turns to his disciples. They have been following him and listening closely, unlike the crowds who remain distant.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But a blessing be on your eyes, because they see; and on your ears, because they are open.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'And blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas bienaventurados vuestros ojos, porque ven; y vuestros oídos, porque oyen.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»¡Dichosos los ojos de ustedes, porque ven! ¡Dichosos los oídos de ustedes, porque oyen!

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