John 8:56

Your father Abraham was overjoyed that he would see My day; he saw it and rejoiced.”

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith without having received the promises, but they saw them from a distance, greeted them, and confessed that they were foreigners and temporary residents on the earth.

Matthew 13:17

For I assure you: Many prophets and righteous people longed to see the things you see yet didn’t see them; to hear the things you hear yet didn’t hear them.

John 8:39

“Our father is Abraham!” they replied.

“If you were Abraham’s children,” Jesus told them, “you would do what Abraham did.

Genesis 22:18

And all the nations of the earth will be blessed by your offspring because you have obeyed My command.”

Luke 2:28-30

Simeon took Him up in his arms, praised God, and said:

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see the things you see yet didn’t see them; to hear the things you hear yet didn’t hear them.”

John 8:37

I know you are descendants of Abraham, but you are trying to kill Me because My word is not welcome among you.

Galatians 3:7-9

then understand that those who have faith are Abraham’s sons.

Hebrews 11:39

All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised,

1 Peter 1:10-12

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that would come to you searched and carefully investigated.

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Summary

John 8:56

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

Rejoiced

General references

Hebrews 13:8

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