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 loves father or mother more than Me, is not worthy of Me; and he that loves son or daughter more than Me, is not worthy of Me.
Hebrews 12:11
All chastening, indeed, for the present seems not to be joyous, but grievous; but afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained thereby.