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Hebrews 11:13
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Hebrews 11:13
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13 All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth.
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Hebrews 11:13
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Hebrews 11:13
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13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised;(A) they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance,(B) admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.(C)
Romans 8:24
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Romans 8:24
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24 We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope[a] for it.
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- 8:24 Some manuscripts read wait.
Romans 8:24
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Romans 8:24
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24 For in this hope we were saved.(A) But hope that is seen is no hope at all.(B) Who hopes for what they already have?
Hebrews 11:39
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Hebrews 11:39
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39 All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised.
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Hebrews 11:39
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Hebrews 11:39
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39 These were all commended(A) for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised,(B)
Hebrews 11:27
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Hebrews 11:27
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27 It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.
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Hebrews 11:27
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Hebrews 11:27
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27 By faith he left Egypt,(A) not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.
John 8:56
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John 8:56
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56 Your father Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad.”
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John 8:56
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John 8:56
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Psalm 39:12
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Psalm 39:12
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12 Hear my prayer, O Lord!
Listen to my cries for help!
Don’t ignore my tears.
For I am your guest—
a traveler passing through,
as my ancestors were before me.
Genesis 23:4
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Genesis 23:4
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4 “Here I am, a stranger and a foreigner among you. Please sell me a piece of land so I can give my wife a proper burial.”
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Genesis 23:4
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Genesis 23:4
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4 “I am a foreigner and stranger(A) among you. Sell me some property for a burial site here so I can bury my dead.(B)”
1 Peter 2:11
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1 Peter 2:11
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11 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.
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1 Peter 2:11
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1 Peter 2:11
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11 Dear friends,(A) I urge you, as foreigners and exiles,(B) to abstain from sinful desires,(C) which wage war against your soul.(D)
1 Peter 1:17
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1 Peter 1:17
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17 And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.”
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1 Peter 1:10-12
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1 Peter 1:10-12
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10 This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. 11 They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and his great glory afterward.
12 They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen.
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1 Peter 1:10-12
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1 Peter 1:10-12
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10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke(A) of the grace that was to come to you,(B) searched intently and with the greatest care,(C) 11 trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ(D) in them was pointing when he predicted(E) the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you,(F) when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you(G) by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.(H) Even angels long to look into these things.
Ephesians 2:19
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Ephesians 2:19
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19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family.
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Ephesians 2:19
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Ephesians 2:19
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19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers,(A) but fellow citizens(B) with God’s people and also members of his household,(C)
Romans 4:21
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Romans 4:21
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21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.
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Romans 4:21
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Romans 4:21
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21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.(A)
Matthew 13:17
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Matthew 13:17
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17 I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but they didn’t see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn’t hear it.
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Matthew 13:17
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Matthew 13:17
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17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see(A) but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
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