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Summary

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

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And desireth

While thou goest with thine adversary to the ruler: as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him, lest he bring thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the jailer, and the jailer cast thee into prison.
Then said his servants unto him, "Behold, we have heard say that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings. Let us put sack cloth about our Loins and ropes about our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: haply he will save thy life."
And they were accordingly afraid, and said, "See, two kings were not able to stand before him: how shall we then stand?"
Is thine arm then like the arm of God? Maketh thy voice such a sound as his doth?
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest that adversary deliver ye to the judge, and the judge deliver ye to the minister, and then thou be cast into prison.
Herod was displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon. And they came all at once, and made intercession unto Blastus the king's chamberlain, and desired peace, because their country was nourished by the king's land.
but giveth more grace?

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Darest thou lay hand upon him? It is better for thee to consider what harm might happen thee therethrough, and not to touch him.
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