John 8:56

New International Version

Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.”

Cross References

Genesis 22:18

and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”

Matthew 13:17

For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”

John 10:25

Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me,

John 8:37

I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word.

John 8:39

“Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you would do what Abraham did.

Hebrews 11:13

All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.

Hebrews 11:39

These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised,