John 8:56

Modern English Version

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day. He saw it and was glad.”

Cross References

Genesis 22:18

Through your offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Matthew 13:17

For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them, and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them.

Luke 10:24

For I tell you, many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.”

John 10:25

Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you did not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name bear witness of Me.

John 8:37

I know that you are Abraham’s seed. But you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.

John 8:39

They answered Him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith not having received the promises, but having seen them from afar were assured of them, embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Hebrews 11:39

These all have obtained a good report through faith, but they did not receive the promise.