Matthew 23:37-39 - The Lament Over Jerusalem

Matthew 23:37-39

37 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets, and stoneth those who are sent to her! How often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! 38 Lo! your house is left to you desolate. 39 For I say to you, Ye will not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Luke 13:31-35

31 In the same hour there came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Depart, and go hence; for Herod designeth to kill thee.

32 And he said to them, Go, tell that fox, Lo! I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I make an end. 33 But today and tomorrow and the next day I must go on; for it cannot be that a prophet should perish out of Jerusalem.

34 Jerusalem! Jerusalem! that killeth the prophets, and stoneth those who are sent to her! How often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen gathereth her brood under her wings, and ye would not! 35 Lo! your house is abandoned to you. I declare to you, Ye will not see me until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.