Matthew 13:17

For I tell you, many prophets and upright men have longed to see what you see, and could not see it, and to hear what you hear, and could not hear it.

John 8:56

Your forefather Abraham exulted at the thought of seeing my coming. He has seen it, and it has made him glad."

Hebrews 11:13

All these people lived all their lives in faith, and died without receiving what had been promised; they only saw it far ahead and welcomed the sight of it, recognizing that they themselves were only foreigners and strangers here on earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12

About this salvation the prophets who prophesied of the blessing that was destined for you made the most careful investigation,

Luke 10:24

For I tell you, many prophets and kings have wished to see what you see, and could not see it, and to hear what you hear, and could not hear it!"

Ephesians 3:5-6

(which in past ages was not disclosed to mankind as fully as it has now been revealed through the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets)

Hebrews 11:39-40

Yet though they all gained God's approval by their faith, they none of them received what he had 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.

Bible References

That many

Luke 10:24
For I tell you, many prophets and kings have wished to see what you see, and could not see it, and to hear what you hear, and could not hear it!"
John 8:56
Your forefather Abraham exulted at the thought of seeing my coming. He has seen it, and it has made him glad."
Ephesians 3:5
(which in past ages was not disclosed to mankind as fully as it has now been revealed through the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets)
Hebrews 11:13
All these people lived all their lives in faith, and died without receiving what had been promised; they only saw it far ahead and welcomed the sight of it, recognizing that they themselves were only foreigners and strangers here on earth.
1 Peter 1:10
About this salvation the prophets who prophesied of the blessing that was destined for you made the most careful investigation,