Then Nebuchadnezzar in his wrath and passion gave orders for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego to be sent for. Then they made these men come in before the king.

And I say to you, my friends, Have no fear of those who may put the body to death, and are able to do no more than that.

Messengers

An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.

Then he said, May God's punishment come on me if Elisha, the son of Shaphat, keeps his head on his body after this day.

And straight away the king sent out one of his armed men, and gave him an order to come back with the head: and he went and took off John's head in prison,

But

If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon: and they came to him, all together, and having made friends with Blastus, the controller of the king's house, they made a request for peace, because their country was dependent on the king's country for its food.

So we are the representatives of Christ, as if God was making a request to you through us: we make our request to you, in the name of Christ, be at peace with God.

General references

Because of this the king was angry and full of wrath, and gave orders for the destruction of all the wise men of Babylon.