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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Bible References
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John 8:56
Abraham your father rejoiced that he would see my day, and he saw [it] and was glad."
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith without receiving the promises, but seeing them from a distance and welcoming [them], and admitting that they were strangers and temporary residents on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace meant for you sought and made careful inquiry,
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Jeremiah 33:14
'Look, days [are] coming,' {declares} Yahweh, 'and I will fulfill the good promise that I promised to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.
Matthew 13:16
But your eyes [are] blessed because they see, and your ears because they hear.
Hebrews 11:39
And [although they] all were approved through their faith, they did not receive what was promised,