Genesis 21:11-13

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹¹And the thing was very grievous (serious, evil) in Abraham’s sight on account of his son [Ishmael].

¹²God said to Abraham, Do not let it seem grievous and evil to you because of the youth and your bondwoman; in all that Sarah has said to you, do what she asks, for in Isaac shall your posterity be called.^(A)

¹³And I will make a nation of the son of the bondwoman also, because he is your offspring.

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Genesis 21:11-13

New International Version

¹¹The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son.^(A) ¹²But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your slave woman. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring^[a] will be reckoned.^(B) ¹³I will make the son of the slave into a nation^(C) also, because he is your offspring.”