Bible: John 15:11; 16:24; 17:13

15:11 I have told you these things 1  so that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete.

The Birth of Ishmael

16:1 Now Sarai, 1  Abram’s wife, had not given birth to any children, 2  but she had an Egyptian servant 3  named Hagar. 4 

17:13 They must indeed be circumcised, 1  whether born in your house or bought with money. The sign of my covenant 2  will be visible in your flesh as a permanent 3  reminder.
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