Cross References

Genesis 18:13

Good News Translation

Then the Lord asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Can I really have a child when I am so old?’

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So Sarah laughed to herself and said, “Now that I am old and worn out, can I still enjoy sex? And besides, my husband is old too.”

Is anything too hard for the Lord? As I said, nine months from now I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

Sarah said, “God has brought me joy and laughter. Everyone who hears about it will laugh with me.”

Then she added, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”

There was no need for anyone to tell him about them, because he himself knew what was in their hearts.