John 8:56

Your father Abraham was delighted as he looked forward to see my coming, and was so happy when he saw it.”

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In The King James Version

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

In Context

55You don't know him, but I know him. If I were to say, ‘I don't know him,’ I'd be a liar, just like you. But I do know him, and I do what he says.

57The Jews replied, “You're not even fifty years old, and you've seen Abraham?”

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Cross References

Genesis 22:18All the nations of the earth will be blessed by your descendants because you did what I told you.”

Luke 2:28Simeon took Jesus in his arms, thanked God, and said,

John 8:37I know you're Abraham's descendants, yet you're trying to kill me because you refuse to accept my words.

Galatians 3:7So you should acknowledge that those who trust in God are the children of Abraham.

Hebrews 11:39All of these people, even though they had God's approval, didn't receive what God had promised.

Matthew Henry on John 8:52-59

Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. 52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. 53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? 54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye… Read the whole commentary →

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