Luke 10:24

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

John 8:56

Your father Abraham exulted for joy that he should see this day of mine: and saw it, and rejoiced.

Hebrews 11:13

All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but beholding them at a great distance, though believing and embracing them, and confessing that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.

Hebrews 11:39

And these all though having obtained a testimony by faith, received not the promise:

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning which salvation the prophets eagerly sought and diligently inquired, who prophesied of the grace which is come to you:

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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
Your father Abraham exulted for joy that he should see this day of mine: and saw it, and rejoiced.
Hebrews 11:13
All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but beholding them at a great distance, though believing and embracing them, and confessing that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning which salvation the prophets eagerly sought and diligently inquired, who prophesied of the grace which is come to you:

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Matthew 13:16
But blessed are your eyes; for ye see: and your ears; for ye hear.
Hebrews 11:39
And these all though having obtained a testimony by faith, received not the promise: