Luke 10:24

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For I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

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  • John 8:56 : 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; he saw it and was glad.
  • Heb 11:13 : 13 All these people died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them from afar and been persuaded of them, and having embraced them, they openly declared that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
  • 1 Pet 1:10-12 : 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that would come to you searched and investigated carefully. 11 They inquired into what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when He testified beforehand about the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been announced to you by those who preached the gospel to you through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things even angels long to look into.
  • Heb 11:39 : 39 And all of these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised.

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