Psalm 119:18
English Standard Version
18 Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.
Psalm 119:18
New International Version
18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
Ephesians 1:17-18
English Standard Version
17 that (A)the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, (B)may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 (C)having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is (D)the hope to which he has called you, what are (E)the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
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Ephesians 1:17-18
New International Version
17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father,(A) may give you the Spirit[a] of wisdom(B) and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened(C) in order that you may know the hope to which he has called(D) you, the riches(E) of his glorious inheritance(F) in his holy people,(G)
Footnotes
- Ephesians 1:17 Or a spirit
Acts 26:18
New International Version
18 to open their eyes(A) and turn them from darkness to light,(B) and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins(C) and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’(D)
Matthew 13:13
English Standard Version
13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because (A)seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, (B)nor do they understand.
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Matthew 13:13
New International Version
13 This is why I speak to them in parables:
“Though seeing, they do not see;
though hearing, they do not hear or understand.(A)
Isaiah 35:5
English Standard Version
5 (A)Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped;
Isaiah 35:5
New International Version
Isaiah 32:3
English Standard Version
3 (A)Then the eyes of those who see will not be closed,
and the ears of those who hear will give attention.
Isaiah 32:3
New International Version
Isaiah 29:18
English Standard Version
18 In that day (A)the deaf shall hear
(B)the words of a book,
and out of their gloom and darkness
(C)the eyes of the blind shall see.
Isaiah 29:18
New International Version
2 Corinthians 4:4-6
English Standard Version
4 In their case (A)the god of this world (B)has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing (C)the light of (D)the gospel of the glory of Christ, (E)who is the image of God. 5 For what (F)we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with (G)ourselves as your servants[a] for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who said, (H)“Let light shine out of darkness,” (I)has shone in our hearts to give (J)the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Corinthians 4:5 Or slaves (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
2 Corinthians 4:4-6
New International Version
4 The god(A) of this age(B) has blinded(C) the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ,(D) who is the image of God.(E) 5 For what we preach is not ourselves,(F) but Jesus Christ as Lord,(G) and ourselves as your servants(H) for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”[a](I) made his light shine in our hearts(J) to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.(K)
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 Gen. 1:3
John 9:39
English Standard Version
39 Jesus said, (A)“For judgment I came into this world, (B)that those who do not see may see, and (C)those who see may become blind.”
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Matthew 16:17
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17 And Jesus answered him, (A)“Blessed are you, (B)Simon Bar-Jonah! For (C)flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, (D)but my Father who is in heaven.
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Matthew 16:17
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17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood,(A) but by my Father in heaven.(B)
Revelation 3:18
English Standard Version
18 I counsel you (A)to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and (B)white garments so that you may clothe yourself and (C)the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, (D)so that you may see.
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Revelation 3:18
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2 Corinthians 3:13-18
English Standard Version
13 not like Moses, (A)who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. 14 But (B)their minds were (C)hardened. For to this day, (D)when they read (E)the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. 15 Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. 16 But when (F)one[a] turns to the Lord, (G)the veil is removed. 17 Now the Lord[b] is the Spirit, and where (H)the Spirit of the Lord is, there is (I)freedom. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, (J)beholding (K)the glory of the Lord,[c] (L)are being transformed into the same image (M)from one degree of glory to another.[d] For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
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- 2 Corinthians 3:16 Greek he
- 2 Corinthians 3:17 Or this Lord
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Or reflecting the glory of the Lord
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Greek from glory to glory
2 Corinthians 3:13-18
New International Version
13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face(A) to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. 14 But their minds were made dull,(B) for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant(C) is read.(D) It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. 15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord,(E) the veil is taken away.(F) 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit,(G) and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.(H) 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a](I) the Lord’s glory,(J) are being transformed into his image(K) with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Or reflect
Hebrews 8:5
English Standard Version
5 They serve (A)a copy and (B)shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, (C)“See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.”
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Hebrews 8:5
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5 They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy(A) and shadow(B) of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned(C) when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”[a](D)
Footnotes
- Hebrews 8:5 Exodus 25:40
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