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Discerning » Discerning the times
this may be illustrated by a comparison taken from a fig-tree: when the branches become tender, and push out their leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: in like manner, when ye shall see all these things happen, know that he is come to your very doors. I declare unto you, the present generation shall not cease, till all these things are pass'd.
Consider this similitude taken from a fig-tree: when its branch is yet tender, and pushes out its leaves, you know that summer is near: so when you shall see these things happen, know that he is nigh, even at your doors. I declare unto you, this generation shall not be extinct, till all these things be transacted.
Then he said to the people, when you see a cloud rise out of the west, you say, it is just going to rain; and so it happens. and when the south wind blows, you say, there will be heat; and so it happens. Hypocrites, you can judge of the phoenomena of the earth, and of the sky, but why can't you discern the present times?
Then by way of similitude, consider, said he, the fig-tree, and all the other trees; when they shoot out their buds, you know for certain that summer is coming on: in like manner, when you shall see these events, be assur'd that the kingdom of God is nigh. read more.
I tell it you for certain, this generation shall not pass away, till all these things are accomplished.
I tell it you for certain, this generation shall not pass away, till all these things are accomplished.
Dullness » Condemned
Hypocrites, you can judge of the phoenomena of the earth, and of the sky, but why can't you discern the present times?
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why do not you understand my language? unless because ye cannot bear my doctrine?
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there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
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On this head we have many things to say, not easily to be comprehended, because of your prejudices.
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Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
Then he said to the people, when you see a cloud rise out of the west, you say, it is just going to rain; and so it happens. and when the south wind blows, you say, there will be heat; and so it happens. Hypocrites, you can judge of the phoenomena of the earth, and of the sky, but why can't you discern the present times? read more.
why can't you judge what is proper to be done in your own affairs.
why can't you judge what is proper to be done in your own affairs.
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
to which Jesus replied, thou hypocrite, who is there among you that scruples to untie his ox or his ass, and lead him from the stall to water on the sabbath-day?
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this he said, not out of any concern for the poor; but because being purse-bearer he used to pilfer what was in bank.
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for such as these serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own selfishness; and by flourish and flattery, deceive the open-hearted simple.
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but Jesus perceiving their malice, said, why, hypocrites, would you insnare me?
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Hypocrites, you can judge of the phoenomena of the earth, and of the sky, but why can't you discern the present times?
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and shall turn him out of the family, and give him the reward due to such behaviour: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Wo unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, who prey upon the estates of widows, under the pretext of making long prayers; therefore ye shall be punish'd with the greater severity.
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the prophecy of Esaias exactly suits such hypocrites as you;
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or how can you say to your brother, brother, let me take out the mote, that is in your eye, when you your self don't discern the beam that is in your own eye? hypocrite, first remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the mote out of your brother's eye.
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Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
Hypocrites, you can judge of the phoenomena of the earth, and of the sky, but why can't you discern the present times?
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why do not you understand my language? unless because ye cannot bear my doctrine?
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there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
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On this head we have many things to say, not easily to be comprehended, because of your prejudices.
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