Matthew 13:17

"In solemn truth I tell you that many prophets and holy men have seen it not, and to hear what you are hearing, and have not heard it.

John 8:56

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

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, not having yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning this salvation the Prophets who prophesied regarding the grace intended for you, diligently sought and searched.

Luke 10:24

"For I tell you that many prophets and kings have longed to see what you see, and have seen it; and to hear what you hear, and have heard it not.'

Ephesians 3:5-6

which was not disclosed to the sons of men in former generations, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets,

Hebrews 11:39-40

Yet, though these all had witness borne to them by their faith, they received not the promise;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 that many prophets and kings have longed to see what you see, and have seen it; and to hear what you hear, and have heard it not.'
John 8:56
"Your father Abraham rejoiced that he should see my day; and he saw it and was glad."
Ephesians 3:5
which was not disclosed to the sons of men in former generations, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets,
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation the Prophets who prophesied regarding the grace intended for you, diligently sought and searched.