and his virgin sister who is near to him, ¹  who has no husband; he may defile himself for her.

“But if he strikes him out of hatred or throws something at him intentionally ¹  so that he dies,

But Absalom said, “Call for ¹  Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.” ² 

for the gold used in the display tables, including the amount to be used in each table, for the silver to be used in the silver tables,

Then the two choirs that gave thanks took their stations ¹  in the temple of God. I did also, along with half the officials with me,

“If my land cried out against me ²  and all its furrows wept together,

Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, ¹  likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel. ² 

The end of a matter ¹  is better than its beginning; likewise, patience ²  is better than pride. ³ 

In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad ¹  tree bears bad fruit.

and then the third married her, and in this same way all seven died, leaving no children.

So also you, when you see these things happening, know ¹  that the kingdom of God ²  is near.

And the rest of the Jews also joined with him in this hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was led astray with them ¹  by their hypocrisy.

But as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.

In the same way, there are also some among you who follow the teaching of the Nicolaitans. ¹ 

All these men were warriors who were ready to march. ¹  They came to Hebron to make David king over all Israel by acclamation; ²  all the rest of the Israelites also were in agreement that David should become king. ³ 

Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest. ¹ 

“Foreigners, who do not belong to your people Israel, will come from a distant land because of your great reputation ¹  and your ability to accomplish mighty deeds; ²  they will come and direct their prayers toward this temple.

And I tell you that Elijah has already come. Yet they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted. In ¹  the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”

Then some soldiers ¹  also asked him, “And as for us – what should we do?” ²  He told them, “Take money from no one by violence ³  or by false accusation, ⁴  and be content with your pay.”