Matthew 16:17 parallels this blessing on Peter for divine revelation—both emphasize that the disciples' insight comes from God, not human effort.

Luke 10:24 records the same saying with 'kings' instead of 'righteous people' — a direct synoptic parallel to Matthew 13:17.

John 8:56 shows Abraham actually saw Jesus' day — a specific righteous one who did see, contrasting the general longing in Matthew 13:17.

Ephesians 3:5 explains the same truth: the mystery of Christ was hidden from previous generations but now revealed to apostles — matching the longing in Matthew 13:17.

Hebrews 11:13 describes OT saints who saw promises from afar but did not receive them — directly echoing the longing in Matthew 13:17.

Hebrews 11:39 continues that the faithful did not receive the promise — consistent with the unfulfilled longing in Matthew 13:17.

Hebrews 11:40 reveals God provided something better for us, so they were not perfected apart from us — directly linked to the 'not see' in Matthew 13:17.

1 Peter 1:10-12 states OT prophets searched and saw they were serving NT believers — a classic parallel to the longing in Matthew 13:17.

Luke 10:23 records an almost identical saying about blessed eyes seeing Jesus' works, reinforcing the disciples' privilege in witnessing the Messiah.

Romans 16:25 speaks of the mystery hidden for ages now revealed—directly matching the idea that prophets longed to see what is now disclosed.

Ephesians 3:6 unpacks the mystery unseen by prior generations — the inclusion of Gentiles — a specific fulfillment of what prophets longed to see.