Matthew 13:17

For truly, I say to you that prophets and upright men had a desire to see the things which you see, and saw them not; and to have knowledge of the words which have come to your ears, and they had it not.

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was full of joy at the hope of seeing my day: he saw it and was glad.

Hebrews 11:13

All these came to their end in faith, not having had the heritage; but having seen it with delight far away, they gave witness that they were wanderers and not of the earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12

For the prophets who gave the news of the grace which would come to you, made search with all care for knowledge of this salvation;

Luke 10:24

For I say to you that numbers of prophets and kings have had a desire to see the things which you see, and have not seen them, and to have knowledge of the things which have come to your ears, and they had it not.

Ephesians 3:5-6

Which in other generations was not given to the sons of men, but the revelation of it has now been made to his holy Apostles and prophets in the Spirit;

Hebrews 11:39-40

And not one of these got the good things of the agreement, though they all had a good record through faith,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men 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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Luke 10:24
For I say to you that numbers of prophets and kings have had a desire to see the things which you see, and have not seen them, and to have knowledge of the things which have come to your ears, and they had it not.
John 8:56
Your father Abraham was full of joy at the hope of seeing my day: he saw it and was glad.
Ephesians 3:5
Which in other generations was not given to the sons of men, but the revelation of it has now been made to his holy Apostles and prophets in the Spirit;
Hebrews 11:13
All these came to their end in faith, not having had the heritage; but having seen it with delight far away, they gave witness that they were wanderers and not of the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
For the prophets who gave the news of the grace which would come to you, made search with all care for knowledge of this salvation;

General references

Deuteronomy 5:3
The Lord did not make this agreement with our fathers but with us, who are all living and present here today.

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