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
He that loveth father and mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Hebrews 12:11
Indeed no chastisement for the present seems to be truly joyful, but sorrowful: but afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them who have been disciplined by it.