Matthew 13:17

"Verily I say unto you, that many prophets and perfect 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.

John 8:56

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

Hebrews 11:13

And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12

Of which salvation have the prophets enquired, and searched, which prophesied of the grace that should come unto you;

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings 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."

Ephesians 3:5-6

which mystery in times past was not opened unto the sons of men as it is now declared unto his holy apostles and prophets by the spirit:

Hebrews 11:39-40

And these all, through faith, obtained good report, and received not the promise;

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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 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."
John 8:56
Your father Abraham was glad to see my day, and he saw it and rejoiced."
Ephesians 3:5
which mystery in times past was not opened unto the sons of men as it is now declared unto his holy apostles and prophets by the spirit:
Hebrews 11:13
And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Of which salvation have the prophets enquired, and searched, which prophesied of the grace that should come unto you;

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Deuteronomy 5:3
The LORD made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us: we are they, which are all here alive this day.