John 8:56
Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; and he did see it, and was glad."
Hebrews 11:13
All these died sustained by faith. They did not obtain the promised blessings, but they saw them from a distance and welcomed the sight, and they acknowledged themselves to be only aliens and strangers on the earth.
Matthew 13:17
For I tell you that many Prophets and good men have longed for the sight of the things which you are seeing, yet never saw them, and to hear the things which you are hearing, yet never heard them.
John 8:39
"Our father is Abraham," was their answer. "If you are Abraham's children," replied Jesus, "do what Abraham did.
Luke 2:28-30
Simeon himself took the child in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
Luke 10:24
For, I tell you, many Prophets and Kings wished for the sight of the things which you are seeing, yet never heard them."
John 8:37
I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you are seeking to put me to death, because my Message finds no place in your hearts.
Galatians 3:7-9
You see, then, that those whose lives are based on faith are the Sons of Abraham.
Hebrews 11:39
Yet, though they all won renown by their faith, they did not obtain the final fulfillment of God's promise;
1 Peter 1:10-12
It was this Salvation that the Prophets, who spoke long ago of the blessing intended for you, sought, and strove to comprehend;