Genesis 21:11

Lighthouse Bible 2006

And the thing was very distressing in Abraham’s sight because of his son.

Cross References

Genesis 17:18

And Abraham said to God, O that Ishmael might live before you!

Genesis 21:12

And God said to Abraham, Let it not be distressing in your sight because of the lad, and because of your servant woman; in all that Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac shall your descendents be called.

2 Samuel 18:33

And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would to God I had died for you, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Hebrews 12:11

Now no discipline for the present seems to be joyful, but painful: nevertheless afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.