Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
They seek
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Bible References
They seek
Hebrews 11:16
But, now, after a better one, are they reaching, that is, a heavenly; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be invoked as, their God, - for he hath prepared for them, a city.
Hebrews 13:14
For we have not here an abiding city, but, unto that which is to be, are we seeking our way.
Romans 8:23
And, not only so, but, we ourselves, also, who have the first-fruit of the Spirit - weeven ourselves, within our own selves do sigh, - sonship ardently awaiting - the redeeming of our body; -
2 Corinthians 4:18
So long as we are not looking out for the visible things, but for the invisible; for, the visible things, are temporary, whereas, the invisible, are age-abiding.
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that - -if, our earthly tent-dwelling, should be taken down, we have, a building of God, a dwelling not made by hand, age-abiding in the heavens.
Philippians 1:23
I am held in constraint, however, by reason of the two, - having, the coveting, to be released, and to be with, Christ, for it were far better!
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Genesis 24:6
And Abraham said unto him, - Beware that thou do not take back my son thither!
Leviticus 23:42
In booths, shall ye dwell seven days; - All the home-born in Israel, shall dwell in booths:
Psalm 119:54
Songs, have thy statutes become to me, in my house of sojourn.
Hebrews 13:14
For we have not here an abiding city, but, unto that which is to be, are we seeking our way.