John 8:56

The Text-Critical English New Testament

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

Cross References

Matthew 13:17

For truly I say to you, many prophets and righteous people desired to see the things you see but did not see them, and to hear the things you hear but did not hear them.

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings wished to see the things you see but did not see them, and to hear the things you hear but did not hear them.”

John 10:25

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

John 8:37

I know that you are Abraham's descendants, but you are seeking to kill me because your hearts have no room for my word.

John 8:39

They answered him, “Our father is Abraham.” Jesus said to them, “If you were children of Abraham, you would be doing the works of Abraham.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith without receiving the things that were promised. But they saw them from a distance and welcomed them. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

Hebrews 11:39

All these people were commended for their faith, but they did not receive what was promised.