John 8:56
Your father Abraham exulted that he might see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
In Context
57The Jews therefore said to him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
Cross References
Luke 2:28he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
John 8:37I know that ye are Abraham's offspring; but ye seek to kill me, because my word is not received within you.
Galatians 3:7Know then that they who have faith, these are the sons of Abraham.
Hebrews 11:39And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promised blessing,
Matthew Henry on John 8:52-59
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. 52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. 53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? 54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye… Read the whole commentary →