Genesis 21:11
But the word seemed very grievous in Abraham's sight, because of his son.
Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said unto God, "O that Ishmael might live in thy sight!"
Hebrews 12:11
No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.
Genesis 22:1-2
After these deeds, God did prove Abraham and said unto him, "Abraham." And he answered, "Here am I."
2 Samuel 18:33
And the king was moved and went up to a chamber over the gate and wept. And as he went thus he said, "My son Absalom, my son, my son, my son Absalom, would to God I had died for thee Absalom, my son, my son."
Matthew 10:37
He that loveth his father or mother more than me, is not meet for me: and he that loveth his son or daughter more than me, is not meet for me.