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.
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John 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad."
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you inquired and searched carefully,
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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 all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised,