Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it."

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was overjoyed to see my day, and he saw it and was glad."

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth.

Hebrews 11:39

And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who predicted the grace that would come to you searched and investigated carefully.

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 overjoyed to see my day, and he saw it and was glad."
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who predicted the grace that would come to you searched and investigated carefully.

General references

Jeremiah 33:14
"I, the Lord, affirm: 'The time will certainly come when I will fulfill my gracious promise concerning the nations of Israel and Judah.
Matthew 13:16
"But your eyes are blessed because they see, and your ears because they hear.
Hebrews 11:39
And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

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