Genesis 21:11

And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

Genesis 17:18

And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!

Hebrews 12:11

But no chastening at the time seems to be matter of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it.

Genesis 22:1-2

And it came to pass after these things, that God tried Abraham, and said to him, Abraham! and he said, Here am I.

2 Samuel 18:33

And the king was much moved, and went up to the upper chamber of the gate, and wept; and as he went, he said thus: O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died in thy stead, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother above me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.

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And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

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Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
Genesis 22:1
And it came to pass after these things, that God tried Abraham, and said to him, Abraham! and he said, Here am I.
2 Samuel 18:33
And the king was much moved, and went up to the upper chamber of the gate, and wept; and as he went, he said thus: O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died in thy stead, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Matthew 10:37
He who loves father or mother above me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.
Hebrews 12:11
But no chastening at the time seems to be matter of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it.

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Genesis 25:5
And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.