Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.
Because
Bible References
Because
Matthew 10:37
The person who loves his father and mother more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple]. And the person who loves his son or daughter more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple].
Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems pleasant, but painful, at the time [it is received], yet later on it produces a crop of peace and righteousness in [the lives of] those who have been trained by it.