Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

Bible References

Because

Matthew 10:37
He that loveth father or 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
Now all correction at the moment seemeth not to be cause for joy, but for sorrow; but after a while it produceth peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have thereby been disciplined.