Genesis 21:11

The situation distressed Abraham greatly because of his son [Ishmael].

Genesis 17:18

And Abraham said to God, “Oh, that Ishmael [my firstborn] might live before You!”

For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose].

Genesis 22:1-2

Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.”

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was deeply moved and went to the upper room over the gate and wept [in sorrow]. And this is what he said as he walked: “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! How I wish that I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”

Matthew 10:37

“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

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Genesis 21:11

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

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Hebrews 12:11

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Genesis 25:5

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And Abraham said to God, “Oh, that Ishmael [my firstborn] might live before You!”

Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.”

“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

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Now Abraham gave everything that he had to Isaac;

Genesis 21:11

Genesis 21:11

Genesis 17:18

Hebrews 12:11

Genesis 22:1-2

2 Samuel 18:33

Matthew 10:37

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