John 8:56

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it   and was glad.’

Cross References

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, although they had not received the things that were promised. But they saw them from a distance,  greeted them, and confessed that they were foreigners and temporary residents on the earth.

Genesis 22:18

And all the nations of the earth will be blessed  by your offspring  because you have obeyed my command.’

John 8:39

‘Our father is Abraham,’ they replied. ‘If you were Abraham’s children,’ Jesus told them, ‘you would do what Abraham did.

Matthew 13:17

For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see the things you see but didn’t see them, to hear the things you hear but didn’t hear them.

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see but didn’t see them; to hear the things you hear but didn’t hear them.’

Hebrews 11:39

All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised,

John 8:37

I know you are descendants of Abraham,   but you are trying to kill me because my word has no place among you.

John 10:25

‘I did tell you and you don’t believe,’ Jesus answered them. ‘The works   that I do in my Father’s name testify about me.