Matthew 13:17

For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people 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 that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad."

Hebrews 11:13

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

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired 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 commended through 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 that he would 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 things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully,

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Deuteronomy 5:3
Not with our fathers did the LORD make this covenant, but with us, who are all of us here alive today.

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