Genesis 21:11

Tree of Life Version

Now the matter was very displeasing in Abraham’s eyes on account of his son.

Cross References

Genesis 17:18

So Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael might live before you!”

Genesis 21:12

But God said to Abraham, “Do not be displeased about the boy and your slave woman. Whatever Sarah says to you, listen to her voice. For through Isaac shall your seed be called.

Matthew 10:37

“He who loves father or mother more than Me isn’t worthy of Me, and he who loves son or daughter more than Me isn’t worthy of Me.

Hebrews 12:11

Now all discipline seems painful at the moment—not joyful. But later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.