Matthew 23:37-39 - The Lament Over Jerusalem

Matthew 23:37-39

37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those who were sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children to me, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not? 38 Behold, your habitation is left unto you desolate. 39 For I tell you, Ye shall henceforth no more see me, until ye say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Luke 13:31-35

31 The same day came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Depart, and begone from hence: for Herod will kill thee.

32 And he said to them, Go tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and perform cures today and to-morrow, and on the third day I shall be perfected. 33 But I must go on to-day and to-morrow, and the day following: for it is impossible that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

34 O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! thou that killest the prophets, and stonest those who are sent unto thee; how often would I have collected thy children unto me, just as a hen gathereth her brood under her wings, and ye would not! 35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: verily I say unto you, That ye shall see me no more, till the day come when ye shall say, Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord.