This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

They answered him, “Abraham is our father!” Jesus replied, “If you are Abraham’s children, you would be doing the deeds of Abraham.

the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham. This oath grants

the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to them.’

Jesus said to them, “I tell you the solemn truth, before Abraham came into existence, I am!”

What then shall we say that Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh, has discovered regarding this matter?

For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.

nor are all the children Abraham’s true descendants; rather “through Isaac will your descendants be counted.”

Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,

so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham.

So then those who believe are blessed along with Abraham the believer.

And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to the promise.

For surely his concern is not for angels, but he is concerned for Abraham’s descendants.

And it could be said that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid a tithe through Abraham.

and don’t think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones!

Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance, and don’t begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones!

as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

Then the rich man said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’

Your father Abraham was overjoyed to see my day, and he saw it and was glad.”