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 your father rejoiced to see my day, and he saw, and was glad.
Hebrews 11:13
All these died in faith not having received the promises, but having seen and saluted them from a distance, and having professed that they were foreigners and strangers on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning which salvation the prophets also who prophesied concerning the grace [bestowed] on us inquired diligently and sought,
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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 none of these who became martyrs through faith received the promise,