Matthew 13:17

Truly, I tell you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things that you see, and could not see them. They also desired to hear the things that you hear, and could not hear them.

John 8:56

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it and was glad.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning this salvation the prophets inquired and searched diligently! They prophesied about the grace that should come to you:

Luke 10:24

I tell you many prophets and kings desired to see the things you see and did not see them. To hear the things you hear and did not hear them.

Ephesians 3:5-6

It was not made known to other generations of the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

Hebrews 11:39-40

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise.

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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
I tell you many prophets and kings desired to see the things you see and did not see them. To hear the things you hear and did not hear them.
John 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it and was glad.
Ephesians 3:5
It was not made known to other generations of 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, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation the prophets inquired and searched diligently! They prophesied about the grace that should come to you:

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Deuteronomy 5:3
Jehovah did not make this covenant with our fathers, but with us, all of us here alive today.