but could not; for Herod revered John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and protected him: and when he heard him he did many things according to John's instructions, and heard him willingly.

And there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was a just and a religious man, who expected the consolation of Israel; and the holy Spirit was upon him.

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth God, and of a good character among all the nation of the Jews, hath been warned from God by an holy angel, to send for thee to his house, and to hear what thou shalt say.

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and setting her in the midst, they said to Him, "This woman was caught in the very act, committing adultery.

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And they said, Moses permitted a man to write a bill of divorce, and to put her away.

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And they said, Moses permitted a man to write a bill of divorce, and to put her away.

was of the house and line of David) to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was big with child.