Matthew 13:17

For truly I say to you that 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

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

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith without receiving the promises, but seeing them from a distance and welcoming [them], and admitting that they were strangers and temporary residents on the earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace meant for you sought and made careful inquiry,

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see [the things] which you see, and did not see [them], and to hear [the things] which you hear, and did not hear [them]."

Ephesians 3:5-6

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

Hebrews 11:39-40

And [although they] all were approved through their faith, they did not receive what was promised,

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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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Luke 10:24
For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see [the things] which you see, and did not see [them], and to hear [the things] which you hear, and did not hear [them]."
John 8:56
Abraham your father rejoiced that he would see my day, and he saw [it] and was glad."
Ephesians 3:5
(which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit):
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith without receiving the promises, but seeing them from a distance and welcoming [them], and admitting that they were strangers and temporary residents on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace meant for you sought and made careful inquiry,

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Deuteronomy 5:3
[It was] not with our ancestors [that] Yahweh made this covenant, [but with] these [of] us [who are] here alive today.