His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise. Cross References Genesis 17:16 And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her." Genesis 18:10 Then the LORD said, "I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!" Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. Genesis 21:1 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. Romans 9:7 Nor because they are Abraham's descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, "Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned." Galatians 4:22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. Galatians 4:28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. Galatians 4:29 At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now. Hebrews 11:11 By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. Treasury of Scripture But he who was of the female slave was born after the flesh; but he of the free woman was by promise. born. Romans 9:7,8 but. Genesis 17:15-19 Genesis 18:10-14 Genesis 21:1,2 |