Hebrews 11:14

Now those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.

Romans 8:23-25

And not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits—we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

2 Corinthians 4:18-7

So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Philippians 1:23

I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ—which is far better—

Hebrews 11:16

But they now desire a better place—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

Hebrews 13:14

For we do not have an enduring city here; instead, we seek the one to come.

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Hebrews 11:14

For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

They seek

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They seek

But they now desire a better place—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

For we do not have an enduring city here; instead, we seek the one to come.

And not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits—we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

For we know that if our temporary, earthly dwelling

is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal dwelling in the heavens, not made with hands.

I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ—which is far better—

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Abraham answered him, “Make sure that you don’t take my son back there.

You are to live in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must live in booths,

Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life.

For we do not have an enduring city here; instead, we seek the one to come.