Hebrews 11:14

For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

Cross-reference

Hebrews 11:16 specifies the homeland they seek as heavenly, not earthly—clarifying the nature of their longing.

Hebrews 13:14 applies the same seeking of a future city to NT believers—echoing the patriarchs' desire for a heavenly homeland.

2 Corinthians 4:18 contrasts looking at unseen eternal things—exactly what these patriarchs do by seeking a heavenly homeland rather than an earthly one.

2 Corinthians 5:1-7 describes longing for an eternal heavenly dwelling and walking by faith—mirroring these patriarchs' desire for a heavenly homeland.

John 14:2 Parallel

In John 14:2, Jesus promises a prepared place — the heavenly homeland that the patriarchs were seeking in Hebrews 11:14.

Exodus 2:22 Parallel

In Exodus 2:22, Moses calls himself a foreigner — echoing the sojourner mindset that Hebrews 11:14 praises as seeking a country.

Romans 8:23-25 describes waiting patiently for what is not seen—the same hopeful posture as these patriarchs seeking a homeland they haven't reached.