John 8:56

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; and he did see it, and was glad."

Cross References

Matthew 13:17

For I tell you that many Prophets and good men have longed for the sight of the things which you are seeing, yet never saw them, and to hear the things which you are hearing, yet never heard them.

Luke 10:24

For, I tell you, many Prophets and Kings wished for the sight of the things which you are seeing, yet never heard them."

John 10:25

"I have told you so," replied Jesus, "and you do not believe me. The work that I am doing in my Father's name bears testimony to me.

John 8:37

I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you are seeking to put me to death, because my Message finds no place in your hearts.

John 8:39

"Our father is Abraham," was their answer. "If you are Abraham's children," replied Jesus, "do what Abraham did.

Hebrews 11:13

All these died sustained by faith. They did not obtain the promised blessings, but they saw them from a distance and welcomed the sight, and they acknowledged themselves to be only aliens and strangers on the earth.

Hebrews 11:39

Yet, though they all won renown by their faith, they did not obtain the final fulfillment of God's promise;