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Turning to the disciples, he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,
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An Intimate, Private Blessing
Commentators note that Jesus turned and spoke this blessing to His disciples "privately." This wasn't a public sermon but an intimate encouragement for His closest followers, including the Twelve and the Seventy. It highlights the special privilege they had in being part of His inner circle and witnessing His ministry firsthand.
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Turning to the disciples (στραφεις προς τους μαθητας). Second aorist passive of στρεφω as in 9:55. The prayer was a soliloquy thou…
19th Century
Anglican
Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see...—Another instance of repeated words, St. Matthew reporting them a…
Jesus congratulates the disciples privately on participating in this revelation. The woes that Jesus pronounced earlier on those whose pride will b…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he turned him unto his disciples Both to the twelve apostles, and seventy disciples;
and said…
Presbyterian
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…
