and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive.

These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy.

The ¹  ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority ²  as kings with the beast for one hour.

He said, “Yes.” When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, ¹  “What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect tolls or taxes – from their sons ²  or from foreigners?”