Verse 56

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it, and was glad."

Referenced Verses

  • Heb 11:13 : 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen{TR adds "and being convinced of"} them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
  • John 8:39 : 39 They answered him, "Our father is Abraham." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would do the works of Abraham.
  • Matt 13:17 : 17 For most assuredly I tell you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things which you see, and didn't see them; and to hear the things which you hear, and didn't hear them.
  • Luke 2:28-30 : 28 then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 "Now you are releasing your servant, Master, According to your word, in peace; 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
  • Luke 10:24 : 24 for I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which you see, and didn't see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and didn't hear them."
  • John 8:37 : 37 I know that you are Abraham's seed, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you.
  • Gal 3:7-9 : 7 Know therefore that those who are of faith, the same are children of Abraham. 8 The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you all the nations will be blessed." 9 So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.
  • Heb 11:39 : 39 These all, having had testimony given to them through their faith, didn't receive the promise,
  • 1 Pet 1:10-12 : 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ, which was in them, pointed to, when he predicted the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that would follow them. 12 To them it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
  • Gen 22:18 : 18 In your seed will all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice."