but he that does not practise what he hears, is like a man who built his house upon the loose earth without any foundation: the current beat impetuously against it: in the instant down it fell, and great were its ruins.

what advantage is it for a man to have gain'd the whole world, if he himself runs into utter loss and ruin?

but Jesus perceiving their suspicions, said to them, every kingdom divided against itself will soon be desolate: one family divided against another, falls to ruin.

they will level you to the ground, extirpate your inhabitants, and bury your buildings in ruins: because you have not consider'd the overtures I made you.

the time is coming, said he, when these buildings, which you now view, shall be all thrown down and lost in ruins.