John 8:56 meaning and explanation
Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
John 8:56, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus is speaking in the temple courts to Jews who have been arguing with Him about their descent from Abraham. They claim Abraham as their father, and Jesus turns the claim around: Abraham himself looked forward to the coming of the Messiah and rejoiced at what he was shown.
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