Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
They seek
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They seek
Hebrews 11:16
But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
Hebrews 13:14
For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city which is to come.
Romans 8:23
And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
2 Corinthians 4:18
while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Philippians 1:23
I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better;
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Hebrews 13:14
For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city which is to come.