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Jesus and Herod

31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “You had better get away from here, because Herod[a] wants to kill you!”

32 Jesus said to them:

Go tell that fox, “I am going to force out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and three days later I'll be through.” 33 But I am going on my way today and tomorrow and the next day. After all, Jerusalem is the place where prophets are killed.

Jesus Loves Jerusalem

(Matthew 23.37-39)

34 (A) Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me. 35 (B) Now your temple will be deserted. You won't see me again until the time when you say,

“Blessed is the one who comes
    in the name of the Lord.”

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Footnotes

  1. 13.31 Herod: Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great.

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