Genesis 21:11
And the thing was very displeasing to Abraham on account of his son.
Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you!"
Hebrews 12:11
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Genesis 22:1-2
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here am I."
2 Samuel 18:33
And the king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he went, he said, "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!"
Matthew 10:37
Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.