Quotes about Perception
For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
— Matthew 13:17
Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.
— Matthew 13:51
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
— Matthew 14:5
Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”
— Matthew 15:12
Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”
— Matthew 15:14
“Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked.
— Matthew 15:16
They discussed this among themselves and concluded, “It is because we did not bring any bread.”
— Matthew 16:7
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
— Matthew 16:13
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
— Matthew 16:14
Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.
— Matthew 17:13
“Lord,” they answered, “let our eyes be opened.”
— Matthew 20:33
At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.
— Mark 2:8