Hebrews 11:14

Now those who say such things make it clear that they are looking for a country of their own.

Romans 8:23-25

And not only this, but we too, who have the first fruits of the Spirit [a joyful indication of the blessings to come], even we groan inwardly, as we wait eagerly for [the sign of] our adoption as sons—the redemption and transformation of our body [at the resurrection].

2 Corinthians 4:18-7

So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable. Cross references: 2 Corinthians 4:6 : Gen 1:3 2 Corinthians 4:13 : Ps 116:10 end of crossrefs

Philippians 1:23

But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;

Hebrews 11:16

But the truth is that they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. For that reason God is not ashamed [of them or] to be called their God [even to be surnamed their God—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]; for He has prepared a city for them.

Hebrews 13:14

For here we have no lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is 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

For here we have no lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.

For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;

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Abraham said to him, “See to it that you do not take my son back there!

You shall live in booths (temporary shelters) for seven days; all native-born in Israel shall live in booths,

Your statutes are my songs
In the house of my pilgrimage.

For here we have no lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.