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 they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Hebrews 13:14
For we don't have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come.
Romans 8:23
Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
2 Corinthians 4:18
while we don't look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
Philippians 1:23
But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
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Genesis 24:6
Abraham said to him, "Beware that you don't bring my son there again.
Leviticus 23:42
You shall dwell in booths seven days. All who are native-born in Israel shall dwell in booths,
Psalm 119:54
Your statutes have been my songs, in the house where I live.
Hebrews 13:14
For we don't have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come.