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Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said to God,“ If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!” (niv)
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Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (niv)
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2 Samuel 18 33
The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said:“ O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you— O Absalom, my son, my son!” (niv)
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Genesis 22:1-2
Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him,“ Abraham!”“ Here I am,” he replied.Then God said,“ Take your son, your only son, whom you love— Isaac— and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.” (niv)
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Matthew 10:37
“ Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. (niv)