Matthew 13:17

For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.

John 8:56

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad."

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12

As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you inquired and searched carefully,

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."

Ephesians 3:5-6

which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

Hebrews 11:39-40

And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised,

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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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That many

Luke 10:24
For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."
John 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad."
Ephesians 3:5
which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you inquired and searched carefully,