John 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
In Context
57Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and You have seen Abraham?”
Cross References
Genesis 22:18And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
Luke 2:28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
John 8:37I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.
Galatians 3:7Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.
Hebrews 11:39These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was 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 →