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 that he would see My day; he saw it and rejoiced.”
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith without having received the promises, but they saw them from a distance, greeted them, and confessed that they were foreigners and temporary residents on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that would come to you searched and carefully investigated.

General references

Jeremiah 33:14
“Look, the days are coming”—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
“when I will fulfill the good promises
that I have spoken
concerning the house of Israel
and the house of Judah.
Matthew 13:16
“But your eyes are blessed because they do see, and your ears because they do hear!
Hebrews 11:39
All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised,

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