John 8:56

New International Reader's Version

Your father Abraham was filled with joy at the thought of seeing my day. He saw it and was glad.”

Cross References

Genesis 22:18

All nations on earth will be blessed because of your children. All these things will happen because you have obeyed me.”

Matthew 13:17

What I’m about to tell you is true. Many prophets and godly people wanted to see what you see. But they didn’t see it. They wanted to hear what you hear. But they didn’t hear it.

Luke 10:24

I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see. But they didn’t see it. They wanted to hear what you hear. But they didn’t hear it.”

John 10:25

Jesus answered, “I did tell you. But you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name are a witness for me.

John 8:37

I know that you are Abraham’s children. But you are looking for a way to kill me. You have no room for my word.

John 8:39

“Abraham is our father,” they answered. Jesus said, “Are you really Abraham’s children? If you are, you will do what Abraham did.

Hebrews 11:13

All these people were still living by faith when they died. They didn’t receive the things God had promised. They only saw them and welcomed them from a long way off. They openly said that they were outsiders and strangers on earth.

Hebrews 11:39

All these people were praised because they had faith. But none of them received what God had promised.