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 aspire to a better land, that is, 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 here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.
Romans 8:23
Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
2 Corinthians 4:18
because we are not looking at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen. For what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if our earthly house, the tent we live in, is dismantled, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, that is eternal in the heavens.
Philippians 1:23
I feel torn between the two, because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,
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Genesis 24:6
"Be careful never to take my son back there!" Abraham told him.
Leviticus 23:42
You must live in temporary shelters for seven days; every native citizen in Israel must live in temporary shelters,
Psalm 119:54
Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.
Hebrews 13:14
For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.