John 8:56
your father Abraham long'd to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, without receiving what was promised, having only a distant view of what they eagerly expected, professing to live as strangers and pilgrims in the land.
Matthew 13:17
for I declare unto you, that many prophets and just men have desired to see what ye see, and have not seen it: and to hear what ye hear, and have not heard it.
John 8:39
they answered him, Abraham is our father. if you were Abraham's children, said Jesus, you would act like Abraham.
Luke 2:28-30
then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,
Luke 10:24
for I assure you, that many prophets and princes have desired to see what you now behold, but they never saw it; and to hear what you have heard, which they never did.
John 8:37
I know you are Abraham's offspring; but ye seek to kill me, because my doctrine doth not penetrate into you.
Galatians 3:7-9
so hence ye know, that it is they who believe who are the children of Abraham.
Hebrews 11:39
Tho' these were all celebrated for their faith, they did not receive the reward that was promised:
1 Peter 1:10-12
'Twas this salvation, that employ'd the most profound enquiries of those, who predicted the dispensation that was to be in your behalf: