Luke 10:24

For I say unto you, that many kings and prophets desired to see those things which you see, and saw them not; and to hear those things which you hear, and heard them not.

John 8:56

Abraham, our father, rejoiced that he might see my day; he saw it, and was glad.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Hebrews 11:39

And all these, having received the witness of the spirit through faith, did not obtain the promise:

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning which salvation the prophets, who prophesied concerning the grace towards you, sought out and investigated,

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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.

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John 8:56
Abraham, our father, rejoiced that he might see my day; he saw it, and was glad.
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning which salvation the prophets, who prophesied concerning the grace towards you, sought out and investigated,

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Matthew 13:16
But happy are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear.
Hebrews 11:39
And all these, having received the witness of the spirit through faith, did not obtain the promise: