Luke 10:24

for many prophets and kings desired to see the things which ye see, and did not see them; and to hear what ye hear, but did not hear them.

John 8:56

Your father Abraham longed to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but seen them from afar, and been persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

Hebrews 11:39

And these all, though they obtained an honorable testimony by faith, yet received not the promise;

1 Peter 1:10-12

concerning which salvation the prophets, who prophesied of the grace to be conferred on you, enquired and diligently sought after it:

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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 longed to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but seen them from afar, and been persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
concerning which salvation the prophets, who prophesied of the grace to be conferred on you, enquired and diligently sought after it:

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Matthew 13:16
But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear:
Hebrews 11:39
And these all, though they obtained an honorable testimony by faith, yet received not the promise;