Genesis 21:11

And the word was very grievous in the eyes of Abraham, - on account of his son.

Genesis 17:18

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

Hebrews 12:11

But, no discipline, for the present, indeed, seemeth to be of joy, but of sorrow: afterwards, however - to them who thereby have been trained, it yieldeth peaceful fruit, of righteousness.

Genesis 22:1-2

And it cared to pass after these things, that God, did prove Abraham, - and he said unto him, Abraham! And he said Behold me!

2 Samuel 18:33

Then was the king deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept, - and, thus, he said as he went - O my son Absolom, my son - my son - Absolom! could, I, but have died in thy stead, O Absolom, my son - my son!

Matthew 10:37

He that loveth father or mother above me, is not, worthy, of me, - and, he that loveth 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 unto God, - Oh that, Ishmael, might live before thee!
Genesis 22:1
And it cared to pass after these things, that God, did prove Abraham, - and he said unto him, Abraham! And he said Behold me!
2 Samuel 18:33
Then was the king deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept, - and, thus, he said as he went - O my son Absolom, my son - my son - Absolom! could, I, but have died in thy stead, O Absolom, my son - my son!
Matthew 10:37
He that loveth father or mother above me, is not, worthy, of me, - and, he that loveth son or daughter above me, is not, worthy, of me;
Hebrews 12:11
But, no discipline, for the present, indeed, seemeth to be of joy, but of sorrow: afterwards, however - to them who thereby have been trained, it yieldeth peaceful fruit, of righteousness.

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