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.
General references
Bible References
Many
John 8:56
Abraham, your father, rejoiced to see My day; and he saw it, and was glad."
Hebrews 11:13
These all died according to faith, not having obtained the promises, but having seen them from afar, and having greeted them, and having confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
concerning which salvation the prophets earnestly sought and diligently searched, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you;
General references
Matthew 13:16
But happy are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear.
Hebrews 11:39
And these all, having received a good report through faith, obtained not the promise;