John 8:56

New Century Version

Your father Abraham was very happy that he would see my day. He saw that day and was glad.”

Cross References

Genesis 22:18

Through your descendants all the nations on the earth will be blessed, because you obeyed me.’ ”

Matthew 13:17

I tell you the truth, many prophets and good people wanted to see the things that you now see, but they did not see them. And they wanted to hear the things that you now hear, but they did not hear them.

Luke 10:24

I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you now see, but they did not, and they wanted to hear what you now hear, but they did not.”

John 10:25

Jesus answered, “I told you already, but you did not believe. The miracles I do in my Father’s name show who I am.

John 8:37

I know you are Abraham’s children, but you want to kill me because you don’t accept my teaching.

John 8:39

They answered, “Our father is Abraham.” Jesus said, “If you were really Abraham’s children, you would do the things Abraham did.

Hebrews 11:13

All these great people died in faith. They did not get the things that God promised his people, but they saw them coming far in the future and were glad. They said they were like visitors and strangers on earth.

Hebrews 11:39

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