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, many prophets and kings have wished to see what you see, and could not see it, and to hear what you hear, and could not hear it!"
John 8:56
Your forefather Abraham exulted at the thought of seeing my coming. He has seen it, and it has made him glad."
Ephesians 3:5
(which in past ages was not disclosed to mankind as fully as it has now been revealed through the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets)
Hebrews 11:13
All these people lived all their lives in faith, and died without receiving what had been promised; they only saw it far ahead and welcomed the sight of it, recognizing that they themselves were only foreigners and strangers here on earth.
1 Peter 1:10
About this salvation the prophets who prophesied of the blessing that was destined for you made the most careful investigation,