but she could not, for Herod was afraid of John because he knew that he was a just and holy man. So he kept him safe. When he listened to John he was much exercised, yet he found pleasure in listening to him.

Now there was in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon. He was righteous and devout, and was waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him.

"Cornelius," they answered, "a captain, a devout man, and God-fearing, of whom the whole, Jewish nation speaks well, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to your message."

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"Rabbi, this woman has been found in the very act of adultery.

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"Moses," said they, "permitted a man to draw up a bill of separation and divorce her."

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"Moses," said they, "permitted a man to draw up a bill of separation and divorce her."

He went to be registered along with Mary, who was espoused to him, and was pregnant.