John 8:56

God's Word

Your father Abraham was pleased to see that my day was coming. He saw it and was happy.”

Cross References

Genesis 22:18

Through your descendant all the nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”

Matthew 13:17

I can guarantee this truth: Many prophets and many of God’s people longed to see what you see but didn’t see it, to hear what you hear but didn’t hear it.

Luke 10:24

I can guarantee that many prophets and kings wanted to see and hear what you’ve seen and heard, but they didn’t.”

John 10:25

Jesus answered them, “I’ve told you, but you don’t believe me. The things that I do in my Father’s name testify on my behalf.

John 8:37

I know that you’re Abraham’s descendants. However, you want to kill me because you don’t like what I’m saying.

John 8:39

The Jews replied to Jesus, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus told them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do what Abraham did.

Hebrews 11:13

All these people died having faith. They didn’t receive the things that God had promised them, but they saw these things coming in the distant future and rejoiced. They acknowledged that they were living as strangers with no permanent home on earth.

Hebrews 11:39

All these people were known for their faith, but none of them received what God had promised.