Matthew 13:16

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

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But blessed are your eyes — For you both see and understand. You know how to prize the light which is given you. Luke 10:23 .

¹⁶ But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

Related Commentaries of Matthew 13:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Matthew 13:16