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And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:
But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor.
They shall also gird themselves with sackcloth, and horror shall cover them; and shame shall be upon all faces, and baldness upon all their heads.
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:
And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
But ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD for a sweet savour; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year; they shall be unto you without blemish:
When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.
According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnath-serah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt therein.
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?
Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.
But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
And I will set my face against that man, and will make him a sign and a proverb, and I will cut him off from the midst of my people; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land.
Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
