Genesis 21:11

Now this was a very difficult thing for Abraham because of his son.

Genesis 17:18

So Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael were acceptable to You!”

Hebrews 12:11

No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Genesis 22:1-2

After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!”

“Here I am,” he answered.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was deeply moved and went up to the gate chamber and wept. As he walked, he cried, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son!”

Matthew 10:37

The person who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; the person who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

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Summary

Genesis 21:11

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

Because

Hebrews 12:11

General references

Genesis 25:5

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