Study Desk

Taking the blind man by the hand, He led him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?"

And he looked up and said, "I see people, but [they look] like trees, walking around."

Then again Jesus laid His hands on his eyes; and the man stared intently and [his sight] was [completely] restored, and he began to see everything clearly.

And Jesus said to them, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste (experience) death before they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power."

Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if He would find anything on it. But He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.

Jesus replied to him, "You see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another which will not be torn down!"

Jesus began to say to them, "Be careful and see to it that no one misleads you.

"But when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing [in the temple sanctuary] where it ought not to be (let the reader understand) then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.

"Then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN CLOUDS with great power and glory [in royal majesty and splendor].

"Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, know [for certain] that He is near, right at the door.

Jesus said, "I am; and you will [all] see THE SON OF MAN SEATED [with authority] AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER (the Father), and COMING WITH THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN."

Then Pilate again asked Him, "Have You no answer [to give]? See how many charges they are bringing against You!"

And they crucified Him, and divided up His clothes among themselves, casting lots for them to see who should take what.

"Let the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, so that we may see and believe and trust [in Him]!" Those who were crucified with Him were also insulting Him.

Someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a reed and gave Him a drink, saying, "Let us see whether Elijah is coming to take Him down."

Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were [carefully] watching to see where He was laid.

And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here. See, [here is] the place where they laid Him.

"But go, tell His disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there, just as He told you.'"

When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying one to another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem, and see this [wonderful] thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us."

AND ALL MANKIND SHALL SEE THE SALVATION OF GOD.'"