Luke 3:20

John The Baptist Begins His Ministry

¹⁹ But, Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him concerning Herodias, the wife of his brother, and concerning all the wicked things Herod had done, ²⁰ added this also unto all, - he locked up John in prison. ²¹ Now it came to pass, when one and all the people were immersed, Jesus also, having been immersed, and being at prayer, heaven was opened;

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2 Kings 21:16

Moreover also, innocent blood, did Manasseh shed in great abundance, till he had filled Jerusalem, from one end to the other, besides his committing the sins which he caused, Judah, to commit, in doing the thing that was wicked in the eyes of Yahweh.

2 Kings 24:4

moreover also, for the innocent blood that he had shed, so that he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, - which Yahweh was not willing to pardon.

2 Chronicles 24:17-22

Now, after the death of Jehoiada, came the rulers of Judah, and bowed themselves down unto the king, - then, hearkened the king unto them.

2 Chronicles 36:16

yet became they mockers of the messengers of God, and despisers of his words, and mimics of his prophets, - until the mounting up of the wrath of Yahweh against his people, until there was no healing.

Nehemiah 9:26

But they murmured and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their back, and, thy prophets, they slew, who testified against them that they might turn them back unto thee, - and they wrought great insults.

Jeremiah 2:30

In vain, have I smitten your children, Correction, have they not accepted, - Your sword hath devoured your prophets, as a lion that destroyeth.

Matthew 21:35-41

And the husbandmen, taking his servants, one, indeed, they beat, and, another, slew, - and, another, stoned.

Matthew 22:6-7

And, the rest, securing his servants, ill-treated and slew them.

Matthew 23:31-33

So that ye bear witness against yourselves, that ye are, sons, of them who murdered the prophets.

Luke 13:31-34

In that very hour, came near certain Pharisees, saying unto him, Go forth, and be journeying hence, because, Herod, desireth to slay thee.

John 3:24

for, not yet, had John been cast into prison.

1 Thessalonians 2:15-16

Who have both slain the, Lord, Jesus - and the prophets, and, us, have persecuted, and, unto God, are displeasing, and, unto all men, are contrary, -

Revelation 16:6

Because, blood of saints and prophets, poured they out, and, blood, unto them, hast thou given to drink: Worthy, they are!