Matthew 13:17

I tell all of you with certainty, many prophets and righteous people longed to see the things you see but did not see them, and to hear the things you hear but did not hear them."

John 8:56

Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day, and he saw it and was glad."

Hebrews 11:13

All these people died having faith. They did not receive the things that were promised, yet they saw them in the distant future and welcomed them, acknowledging that they were strangers and foreigners on earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12

Even the prophets, who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours, carefully researched and investigated this salvation.

Luke 10:24

Because I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see but didn't see them, and to hear the things you hear but didn't hear them."

Ephesians 3:5-6

which in previous generations was not made known to human beings as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This is that secret:

Hebrews 11:39-40

All these people won approval for their faith but they 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
Because I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see but didn't see them, and to hear the things you hear but didn't hear them."
John 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day, and he saw it and was glad."
Ephesians 3:5
which in previous generations was not made known to human beings as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This is that secret:
Hebrews 11:13
All these people died having faith. They did not receive the things that were promised, yet they saw them in the distant future and welcomed them, acknowledging that they were strangers and foreigners on earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Even the prophets, who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours, carefully researched and investigated this salvation.

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Deuteronomy 5:3
it was not with our ancestors that the LORD made this covenant, but with us we who are here today all of us who are now living.

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