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 that he should see my day; and he saw it and was glad."
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation the Prophets who prophesied regarding the grace intended for you, diligently sought and searched.
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Matthew 13:16
"But happy are your eyes, because they see, and your ears because they hear.
Hebrews 11:39
Yet, though these all had witness borne to them by their faith, they received not the promise;