John 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad."
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
Matthew 13:17
For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.
John 8:39
They answered him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would do the things Abraham did,
Luke 2:28-30
he took him up in his arms and blessed God, and said:
Luke 10:24
For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."
John 8:37
I know that you are Abraham's descendants, yet you seek to kill me, because my word has no place in you.
Galatians 3:7-9
Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham.
Hebrews 11:39
And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised,
1 Peter 1:10-12
As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you inquired and searched carefully,