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
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: