For this reason I speak to them in parables: Although they see they do not see, and although they hear they do not hear nor do they understand.

As a result, the crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, the lame walking, and the blind seeing, and they praised the God of Israel.

“But your eyes are blessed because they see, and your ears because they hear.

Jesus answered them, “Watch out that no one misleads you.

And concerning them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says: ‘You will listen carefully yet will never understand, you will look closely yet will never comprehend.

Jesus answered them, “Go tell John what you hear and see:

Then they brought to him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute. Jesus healed him so that he could speak and see.

But when he saw the strong wind he became afraid. And starting to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

Why do you see the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to see the beam of wood in your own?

so that it will not be obvious to others when you are fasting, but only to your Father who is in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

“See that you do not disdain one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

And he said to them, “Do you see all these things? I tell you the truth, not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!”

But whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality.