Luke 10:24

For I say to you that numbers of prophets and kings have had a desire to see the things which you see, and have not seen them, and to have knowledge of the things which have come to your ears, and they had it not.

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was full of joy at the hope of seeing my day: he saw it and was glad.

Hebrews 11:13

All these came to their end in faith, not having had the heritage; but having seen it with delight far away, they gave witness that they were wanderers and not of the earth.

Hebrews 11:39

And not one of these got the good things of the agreement, though they all had a good record through faith,

1 Peter 1:10-12

For the prophets who gave the news of the grace which would come to you, made search with all care for knowledge of this salvation;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

Bible References

Many

John 8:56
Your father Abraham was full of joy at the hope of seeing my day: he saw it and was glad.
Hebrews 11:13
All these came to their end in faith, not having had the heritage; but having seen it with delight far away, they gave witness that they were wanderers and not of the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
For the prophets who gave the news of the grace which would come to you, made search with all care for knowledge of this salvation;

General references

Jeremiah 33:14
See, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will give effect to the good word which I have said about the people of Israel and the people of Judah.
Matthew 13:16
But a blessing be on your eyes, because they see; and on your ears, because they are open.
Hebrews 11:39
And not one of these got the good things of the agreement, though they all had a good record through faith,

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