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Luke 10:23

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 10:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed [are] the eyes which see the things that ye see:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed [are] the eyes which see the things that ye see:
Luke 10:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
21In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
22All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knoweth who the Son is, save the Father; and who the Father is, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal [him].
23And turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed [are] the eyes which see the things that ye see:
24for 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.
25And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
26And he said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he turned him unto his disciples, etc.] Both to the twelve apostles, and seventy disciples; and said privately; or to them apart: the phrase “privately” is wanting in the Vulgate Latin version: blessed are the eyes that see the things that ye see; the person of the Messiah, his kingdom setting up in the world, miracles wrought by him, and Satan falling before him; (See Gill on “<401316>Matthew 13:16”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(See on Mat 13:16-17).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 13:16-17. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 13:16. Luke 10:25”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:23 that see what you have seen: The disciples witnessed the arrival of God’s promised salvation, the inauguration of the Kingdom of God.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Blessed: Mat 13:16, Mat 13:17 Luke 10:24”
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