^{53 Ref} Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who died? and the prophets died: whom makest thou thyself?

^{54 Ref} Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father that glorifieth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God;

^{55 Ref} and ye have not known him: but I know him; and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be like unto you, a liar: but I know him, and keep his word.

^{56 Ref} Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.