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Again, the lesson is apparent from this chapter that if a man or woman agreed to devote,
or separate themselves to God, it HAD to be on God's terms. There was no half measures,
or do-it-your-way for a Nazarite vow. The Hebrew word is the word elsewhere
translated as "separate". The long hair would be an outward reminder that the person
had agreed to be separate from the rest, and to be tied to God.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to David
Those men or women who wished to become Nazarites (separated ones), usually did so for a limited period of time. These people volunteered to take a vow.
However, there were Nazarites who became thus for life.
In these cases, it was usual for parents to make the vow on behalf of their children.
There are three such Nazarites for life recorded in the Bible:
-Samson
-Samuel
-John the Baptist
Samson is the only one explicitly called a Nazarite (Judg 13:5,24) but it is clear that the other two were also.
Interestingly, Pharisees means Separated Ones.
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Michael
It is interesting that both for the man & for the woman, the command is to grow the hair, and not cut it at all. Presumably the style for women at that time was already to have long hair, so how was there a distinction (besides of course the other differentiation of no fermented drink/no defilement by dead body)? The way that men of that era are portrayed is also with long hair, so, again, how was the distinction made?
The language of this chapter is very similar to that of 1Cor 11:3-16. references to hair, head, shaving the head, man & woman.
Wendy Johnsen [Nanaimo, BC, Canada] Comment added in 2006 Reply to Wendy
v25 The only way you know that God's face is shining upon you is if you're looking towards Him. If you're not, there's a dark shadow in front of you.
Ken Trelfer [Rockingham Forest, UK] Comment added in 2010 Reply to Ken
v25 David enlarges upon this idea in the fourth Psalm and Psa 4:6 in particular
Ken Trelfer [Rockingham Forest, UK] Comment added in 2010 Reply to Ken
6:23-27 In the society we live in today outward appearance is everything. We are enticed by how things look. That is how advertising works. Remove the glitter and show and asses the “product” for what it actually is. God does not look on the outward but on the heart – 1Sam 16:7 – so must we.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Peter
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1. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872>, saying <559>(8800),
2. Speak <1696>(8761) unto the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, and say <559>(8804) unto them, When either man <376> or woman <802> shall separate <6381>(8686) themselves to vow <5087>(8800) a vow <5088> of a Nazarite <5139>, to separate <5144>(8687) themselves unto the LORD <3068>:
3. He shall separate <5144>(8686) himself from wine <3196> and strong drink <7941>, and shall drink <8354>(8799) no vinegar <2558> of wine <3196>, or vinegar <2558> of strong drink <7941>, neither shall he drink <8354>(8799) any liquor <4952> of grapes <6025>, nor eat <398>(8799) moist <3892> grapes <6025>, or dried <3002>.
4. All the days <3117> of his separation <5145> shall he eat <398>(8799) nothing that is made <6213>(8735) of the vine <3196> tree <1612>, from the kernels <2785> even to the husk <2085>.
5. All the days <3117> of the vow <5088> of his separation <5145> there shall no razor <8593> come <5674>(8799) upon his head <7218>: until the days <3117> be fulfilled <4390>(8800), in the which he separateth <5144>(8686) himself unto the LORD <3068>, he shall be holy <6918>, and shall let the locks <6545> of the hair <8181> of his head <7218> grow <1431>(8763).
6. All the days <3117> that he separateth <5144>(8687) himself unto the LORD <3068> he shall come <935>(8799) at no dead <4191>(8801) body <5315>.
7. He shall not make himself unclean <2930>(8691) for his father <1>, or for his mother <517>, for his brother <251>, or for his sister <269>, when they die <4194>: because the consecration <5145> of his God <430> is upon his head <7218>.
8. All the days <3117> of his separation <5145> he is holy <6918> unto the LORD <3068>.
9. And if any man <4191>(8801) die <4191>(8799) very <6621> suddenly <6597> by him, and he hath defiled <2930>(8765) the head <7218> of his consecration <5145>; then he shall shave <1548>(8765) his head <7218> in the day <3117> of his cleansing <2893>, on the seventh <7637> day <3117> shall he shave <1548>(8762) it.
10. And on the eighth <8066> day <3117> he shall bring <935>(8686) two <8147> turtles <8449>, or two <8147> young <1121> pigeons <3123>, to the priest <3548>, to the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>:
11. And the priest <3548> shall offer <6213>(8804) the one <259> for a sin offering <2403>, and the other <259> for a burnt offering <5930>, and make an atonement <3722>(8765) for him, for that <834> he sinned <2398>(8804) by the dead <5315>, and shall hallow <6942>(8765) his head <7218> that same day <3117>.
12. And he shall consecrate <5144>(8689) unto the LORD <3068> the days <3117> of his separation <5145>, and shall bring <935>(8689) a lamb <3532> of the first <1121> year <8141> for a trespass offering <817>: but the days <3117> that were before <7223> shall be lost <5307>(8799), because his separation <5145> was defiled <2930>(8804).
13. And this is the law <8451> of the Nazarite <5139>, when <3117> the days <3117> of his separation <5145> are fulfilled <4390>(8800): he shall be brought <935>(8686) unto the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>:
14. And he shall offer <7126>(8689) his offering <7133> unto the LORD <3068>, one <259> he lamb <3532> of the first <1121> year <8141> without blemish <8549> for a burnt offering <5930>, and one <259> ewe lamb <3535> of the first <1323> year <8141> without blemish <8549> for a sin offering <2403>, and one <259> ram <352> without blemish <8549> for peace offerings <8002>,
15. And a basket <5536> of unleavened bread <4682>, cakes <2471> of fine flour <5560> mingled <1101>(8803) with oil <8081>, and wafers <7550> of unleavened bread <4682> anointed <4886>(8803) with oil <8081>, and their meat offering <4503>, and their drink offerings <5262>.
16. And the priest <3548> shall bring <7126>(8689) them before <6440> the LORD <3068>, and shall offer <6213>(8804) his sin offering <2403>, and his burnt offering <5930>:
17. And he shall offer <6213>(8799) the ram <352> for a sacrifice <2077> of peace offerings <8002> unto the LORD <3068>, with the basket <5536> of unleavened bread <4682>: the priest <3548> shall offer <6213>(8804) also his meat offering <4503>, and his drink offering <5262>.
18. And the Nazarite <5139> shall shave <1548>(8765) the head <7218> of his separation <5145> at the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>, and shall take <3947>(8804) the hair <8181> of the head <7218> of his separation <5145>, and put <5414>(8804) it in the fire <784> which is under the sacrifice <2077> of the peace offerings <8002>.
19. And the priest <3548> shall take <3947>(8804) the sodden <1311> shoulder <2220> of the ram <352>, and one <259> unleavened <4682> cake <2471> out of the basket <5536>, and one <259> unleavened <4682> wafer <7550>, and shall put <5414>(8804) them upon the hands <3709> of the Nazarite <5139>, after <310> the hair of his separation <5145> is shaven <1548>(8692):
20. And the priest <3548> shall wave <5130>(8689) them for a wave offering <8573> before <6440> the LORD <3068>: this is holy <6944> for the priest <3548>, with the wave <8573> breast <2373> and heave <8641> shoulder <7785>: and after <310> that the Nazarite <5139> may drink <8354>(8799) wine <3196>.
21. This is the law <8451> of the Nazarite <5139> who hath vowed <5087>(8799), and of his offering <7133> unto the LORD <3068> for his separation <5145>, beside that that his hand <3027> shall get <5381>(8686): according <6310> to the vow <5088> which he vowed <5087>(8799), so he must do <6213>(8799) after the law <8451> of his separation <5145>.
22. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872>, saying <559>(8800),
23. Speak <1696>(8761) unto Aaron <175> and unto his sons <1121>, saying <559>(8800), On this wise <3541> ye shall bless <1288>(8762) the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, saying <559>(8800) unto them,
24. The LORD <3068> bless <1288>(8762) thee, and keep <8104>(8799) thee:
25. The LORD <3068> make his face <6440> shine <215>(8686) upon thee, and be gracious <2603>(8799) unto thee:
26. The LORD <3068> lift up <5375>(8799) his countenance <6440> upon thee, and give <7760>(8799) thee peace <7965>.
27. And they shall put <7760>(8804) my name <8034> upon the children <1121> of Israel <3478>; and I will bless <1288>(8762) them.
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In our previous comments, I notice that both Bro. Peter and myself made reference to mercy and truth together in this chapter, and yet neither of us in doing so referred to Psalm 85, where the concept of the bringing together of man with the mercy of God, was brought about by the action of him who was the truth which sprang from the earth. Here in Proverbs 3 we have supporting evidence to enhance and expand the concept of salvation as it is presented in Psa.85:8-13
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Peter
v. 4 - There is a picture here of the longsuffering of God, which we are then expected to demonstrate in our own lives - showing ever-patient forgiveness. In human terms the contents of this verse would be derided - who should be expected to put up with that? we would ask. But here we have the command of Christ, so let us take heed and try to be perfect. Matt.18:21,22,35, 1Cor.13:4-7, Eph.4:31,32, Col.3:12,13, Matt.5:44, 6:12-15.
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2001 Reply to Peter
14. Prov 3:21 - "sound wisdom"<8454>.
15. Prov 3:21-26 - does this have application to Christ?
16. Prov 3:22 - "So shall 'they' (i.e. v21 "sound wisdom and discretion") be life unto thy 'soul' [<5315> - even Christ's soul wasn't immortal ("he hath poured out his soul unto death" Isa 53:12) and needed something to keep it alive] and grace to thy neck" - perhaps this verse hints at Christ's assurance that his internal, external, and even his will (Christ's external neck literally bent to his Father's will John 19:30) which comprised his entirety would through the grace of God not only have eternal life but no longer be tempted in all points as we are (Heb 4:15).
17. Prov 3:23,26 - the serpent bruised Christ's heel (Gen 3:14-15) but Jesus didn't stumble into sin.
18. Prov 3:24-25 - despite Jesus' understanding what he must endure it was a horrific death he was bravely facing (Matt 26:42,44;Luke 23:43-44;Prov 3:25 "fear"<6343>) - Psa 23:4 "I will 'fear'<3372> no evil".
19. Prov 3:24-25 - the sleep of those who are righteous vs the wicked who are awake at night (Prov 4:14,16).
20. Prov 3:27-28 - don't delay good or withhold good out of selfishness or laziness; even if no legal debt to pay, believers have a Gospel debt to all; "let us not be weary in well doing"(Gal 6:9-10).
21. Prov 3:29-30 - do no harm - love thy neighbor (Mark 12:31;Luke 10:29), "If it be possible...live peaceably with all men" (Rom 12:18), if done harm don't strive back (Matt 5:39-41), better to suffer wrong (1Cor 6:6-10).
22. Prov 3:31 - don't worship worldly success.
23. Prov 3:32 - "secret" (<5475> can mean "counsel").
24. Prov 3:34 - "lowly"<6035> - Hezekiah was lowly compared to the scornful mighty Assyrians (Isa 36:14;37:16,17,20) and the lowly tax collector was more likely to be given grace than the pharisee (Luke 18:9-14).
25. Prov 3:35 - "The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of 'fools'<3684>" (Dan 12:1-3).
Charles Link, Jr. [Moorestown, (NJ, USA)] Comment added in 2012 Reply to Charles
TRUST IN THE LORD
Proverbs 3:5-6 - 5 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart" ...
We all face decisions we need to make each and every day. Perhaps sometimes when decisions are critical we may be like we may be like Jacob and think we can go it alone - even if our intentions are good. But Proverbs 3 teaches us to "lean not unto thine own understanding". God knows what's best for us - even if we sometimes don't want it. We must completely trust Him in every choice we make and not omit God's influence, because what we think is right may not always be the case. We listen to God by reading His word, mediating upon it, and being willing to listen to it - that's how we connect with God. To trust someone means developing a relationship with them in order to be close to them - and God requires no less. Bring your decisions to God in prayer using your bible to listen to Him speak back to you and "He will direct your paths."
Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2018 Reply to Peter
vv 27,28 Why is it so important that we promptly pay or give to others?
1. They need it - now! Delay hurts other people.
2. If we delay we may be tempted to find excuses or be distracted towards further delay.
Lesson: Be a cheerful, and prompt, giver and payer.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2023 Reply to Bruce
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1. My son <1121>, forget <7911>(8799) not my law <8451>; but let thine heart <3820> keep <5341>(8799) my commandments <4687>:
2. For length <753> of days <3117>, and long <8141> life <2416>, and peace <7965>, shall they add <3254>(8686) to thee.
3. Let not mercy <2617> and truth <571> forsake <5800>(8799) thee: bind <7194>(8798) them about thy neck <1621>; write <3789>(8798) them upon the table <3871> of thine heart <3820>:
4. So shalt thou find <4672>(8798) favour <2580> and good <2896> understanding <7922> in the sight <5869> of God <430> and man <120>.
5. Trust <982>(8798) in the LORD <3068> with all thine heart <3820>; and lean <8172>(8735) not unto thine own understanding <998>.
6. In all thy ways <1870> acknowledge <3045>(8798) him, and he shall direct <3474>(8762) thy paths <734>.
7. Be not wise <2450> in thine own eyes <5869>: fear <3372>(8798) the LORD <3068>, and depart <5493>(8798) from evil <7451>.
8. It shall be health <7500> to thy navel <8270>, and marrow <8250> to thy bones <6106>.
9. Honour <3513>(8761) the LORD <3068> with thy substance <1952>, and with the firstfruits <7225> of all thine increase <8393>:
10. So shall thy barns <618> be filled <4390>(8735) with plenty <7647>, and thy presses <3342> shall burst out <6555>(8799) with new wine <8492>.
11. My son <1121>, despise <3988>(8799) not the chastening <4148> of the LORD <3068>; neither be weary <6973>(8799) of his correction <8433>:
12. For whom the LORD <3068> loveth <157>(8799) he correcteth <3198>(8686); even as a father <1> the son <1121> in whom he delighteth <7521>(8799).
13. Happy <835> is the man <120> that findeth <4672>(8804) wisdom <2451>, and the man <120> that getteth <6329>(8686) understanding <8394>.
14. For the merchandise <5504> of it is better <2896> than the merchandise <5505> of silver <3701>, and the gain <8393> thereof than fine gold <2742>.
15. She is more precious <3368> than rubies <6443>: and all the things thou canst desire <2656> are not to be compared <7737>(8799) unto her.
16. Length <753> of days <3117> is in her right hand <3225>; and in her left hand <8040> riches <6239> and honour <3519>.
17. Her ways <1870> are ways <1870> of pleasantness <5278>, and all her paths <5410> are peace <7965>.
18. She is a tree <6086> of life <2416> to them that lay hold <2388>(8688) upon her: and happy <833>(8794) is every one that retaineth <8551>(8802) her.
19. The LORD <3068> by wisdom <2451> hath founded <3245>(8804) the earth <776>; by understanding <8394> hath he established <3559>(8790) the heavens <8064>.
20. By his knowledge <1847> the depths <8415> are broken up <1234>(8738), and the clouds <7834> drop down <7491>(8799) the dew <2919>.
21. My son <1121>, let not them depart <3868>(8799) from thine eyes <5869>: keep <5341>(8798) sound wisdom <8454> and discretion <4209>:
22. So shall they be life <2416> unto thy soul <5315>, and grace <2580> to thy neck <1621>.
23. Then shalt thou walk <3212>(8799) in thy way <1870> safely <983>, and thy foot <7272> shall not stumble <5062>(8799).
24. When thou liest down <7901>(8799), thou shalt not be afraid <6342>(8799): yea, thou shalt lie down <7901>(8804), and thy sleep <8142> shall be sweet <6149>(8804).
25. Be not afraid <3372>(8799) of sudden <6597> fear <6343>, neither of the desolation <7722> of the wicked <7563>, when it cometh <935>(8799).
26. For the LORD <3068> shall be thy confidence <3689>, and shall keep <8104>(8804) thy foot <7272> from being taken <3921>.
27. Withhold <4513>(8799) not good <2896> from them to whom it is due <1167>, when it is in the power <410> of thine hand <3027> to do <6213>(8800) it.
28. Say <559>(8799) not unto thy neighbour <7453>, Go <3212>(8798), and come again <7725>(8798), and to morrow <4279> I will give <5414>(8799); when thou hast <3426> it by thee.
29. Devise <2790>(8799) not evil <7451> against thy neighbour <7453>, seeing he dwelleth <3427>(8802) securely <983> by thee.
30. Strive <7378>(8799) not with a man <120> without cause <2600>, if he have done <1580>(8804) thee no harm <7451>.
31. Envy <7065>(8762) thou not the oppressor <376> <2555>, and choose <977>(8799) none of his ways <1870>.
32. For the froward <3868>(8737) is abomination <8441> to the LORD <3068>: but his secret <5475> is with the righteous <3477>.
33. The curse <3994> of the LORD <3068> is in the house <1004> of the wicked <7563>: but he blesseth <1288>(8762) the habitation <5116> of the just <6662>.
34. Surely he scorneth <3887>(8686) the scorners <3887>(8801): but he giveth <5414>(8799) grace <2580> unto the lowly <6035>(8675) <6041>.
35. The wise <2450> shall inherit <5157>(8799) glory <3519>: but shame <7036> shall be the promotion <7311>(8688) of fools <3684>.
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YOU CAN'T MISS IT!
With all the hype about world events, many people are looking for the return of Christ. It seems, in a way, that we all want to predict the future and work out different scenarios that take us from now until the return of Christ. With the help of the Word of God, some of these ideas may not be too far out, but the thing we need to remember is that we, in the 70 or so years we live, have a very limited view of God's big plan that has been running for more than 6000 years. We only see a small part of it in our lives. We can learn from the past but apart from the words in the Bible, we have no idea what the future will bring. However, don't worry! God is in control all the way and even if we do interpret the signs of the times wrongly, there will be no mistaking the return of Christ. He said, "For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightening, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other." There will be no mistaking the return of Christ. It will probably come as a surprise to most of us, but it will not be ambiguous, you will not be able to miss it. If that is the case, then let us be always prepared. He will come, and, ready or not, you will not miss it.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
Luke 17:14-17: While Jesus told the 10 to go to the priest to be pronounced clean the Samaritan would realize that the priest would not recognize him, as the Jews abhorred the Samaritans. He would have come the realization there was no salvation for him in the law so he turn back to acknowledge that his salvation came from God through his Son.
Alex Browning [Kitchener-Waterloo] Comment added in 2014 Reply to Alex
vv 16-19. The Samaritan leper's faith had made him well. How was that faith demonstrated? Through thankfulness to God for His goodness (v16), which God interprets as praise (v18).
Lesson: Thankfulness is part of the outworking of our faith. When we don't thank God for His goodness we are not exhibiting faith and not praising God.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2023 Reply to Bruce
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1. Then <1161> said he <2036>(5627) unto <4314> the disciples <3101>, It is <2076>(5748) impossible <418> but <3361> that offences <4625> will come <2064>(5629): but <1161> woe <3759> unto him, through <1223> whom <3739> they come <2064>(5736)!
2. It were better <3081>(5719) for him <846> that <1487> a millstone <3458> <3684> were hanged <4029>(5736) about <4012> his <846> neck <5137>, and <2532> he cast <4496>(5769) into <1519> the sea <2281>, than <2228> that <2443> he should offend <4624>(5661) one <1520> of these <5130> little ones <3398>.
3. Take heed <4337>(5720) to yourselves <1438>: If <1161> <1437> thy <4675> brother <80> trespass <264>(5632) against <1519> thee <4571>, rebuke <2008>(5657) him <846>; and <2532> if <1437> he repent <3340>(5661), forgive <863>(5628) him <846>.
4. And <2532> if <1437> he trespass <264>(5632) against <1519> thee <4571> seven times <2034> in a day <2250>, and <2532> seven times <2034> in a day <2250> turn again <1994>(5661) to <1909> thee <4571>, saying <3004>(5723), I repent <3340>(5719); thou shalt forgive <863>(5692) him <846>.
5. And <2532> the apostles <652> said <2036>(5627) unto the Lord <2962>, Increase <4369>(5628) our <2254> faith <4102>.
6. And <1161> the Lord <2962> said <2036>(5627), If <1487> ye had <2192>(5707) faith <4102> as <5613> a grain <2848> of mustard seed <4615>, ye might <302> say <3004>(5707) unto this <5026> sycamine <4807> tree, Be thou plucked up by the root <1610>(5682), and <2532> be thou planted <5452>(5682) in <1722> the sea <2281>; and <2532> it should <302> obey <5219>(5656) you <5213>.
7. But <1161> which <5101> of <1537> you <5216>, having <2192>(5723) a servant <1401> plowing <722>(5723) or <2228> feeding cattle <4165>(5723), will say <2046>(5692) unto him <3739> by and by <2112>, when he is come <1525>(5631) from <1537> the field <68>, Go <3928>(5631) and sit down to meat <377>(5669)?
8. And <235> will not <3780> rather say <2046>(5692) unto him <846>, Make ready <2090>(5657) wherewith <5101> I may sup <1172>(5661), and <2532> gird thyself <4024>(5671), and serve <1247>(5720) me <3427>, till <2193> I have eaten <5315>(5632) and <2532> drunken <4095>(5632); and <2532> afterward <3326> <5023> thou <4771> shalt eat <5315>(5695) and <2532> drink <4095>(5695)?
9. <3361> Doth he <2192>(5719) thank <5485> that <1565> servant <1401> because <3754> he did <4160>(5656) the things that were commanded <1299>(5685) him <846>? I trow <1380>(5719) not <3756>.
10. So <3779> likewise <2532> ye <5210>, when <3752> ye shall have done <4160>(5661) all <3956> those things which are commanded <1299>(5685) you <5213>, say <3004>(5720), <3754> We are <2070>(5748) unprofitable <888> servants <1401>: <3754> we have done <4160>(5658) that which <3739> was our duty <3784>(5707) to do <4160>(5758).
11. And <2532> it came to pass <1096>(5633), as <1722> he <846> went <4198>(5738) to <1519> Jerusalem <2419>, that <2532> he <846> passed <1330>(5711) through <1223> the midst <3319> of Samaria <4540> and <2532> Galilee <1056>.
12. And <2532> as he <846> entered <1525>(5740) into <1519> a certain <5100> village <2968>, there met <528>(5656) him <846> ten <1176> men <435> that were lepers <3015>, which <3739> stood <2476>(5627) afar off <4207>:
13. And <2532> they <846> lifted up <142>(5656) their voices <5456>, and said <3004>(5723), Jesus <2424>, Master <1988>, have mercy <1653>(5657) on us <2248>.
14. And <2532> when he saw <1492>(5631) them, he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, Go <4198>(5679) shew <1925>(5657) yourselves <1438> unto the priests <2409>. And <2532> it came to pass <1096>(5633), that, as they went <5217>(5721) <1722>, they were cleansed <2511>(5681).
15. And <1161> one <1520> of <1537> them <846>, when he saw <1492>(5631) that <3754> he was healed <2390>(5681), turned back <5290>(5656), and with <3326> a loud <3173> voice <5456> glorified <1392>(5723) God <2316>,
16. And <2532> fell down <4098>(5627) on <1909> his face <4383> at <3844> his <846> feet <4228>, giving <2168> <0> him <846> thanks <2168>(5723): and <2532> he was <2258>(5713) a Samaritan <4541>.
17. And <1161> Jesus <2424> answering <611>(5679) said <2036>(5627), Were there <2511> <0> not <3780> ten <1176> cleansed <2511>(5681)? but <1161> where <4226> are the nine <1767>?
18. There are <2147> <0> not <3756> found <2147>(5681) that returned <5290>(5660) to give <1325>(5629) glory <1391> to God <2316>, save <1508> this <3778> stranger <241>.
19. And <2532> he said <2036>(5627) unto him <846>, Arise <450>(5631), go thy way <4198>(5737): thy <4675> faith <4102> hath made <4982> <0> thee <4571> whole <4982>(5758).
20. And <1161> when he was demanded <1905>(5685) of <5259> the Pharisees <5330>, when <4219> the kingdom <932> of God <2316> should come <2064>(5736), he answered <611>(5662) them <846> and <2532> said <2036>(5627), The kingdom <932> of God <2316> cometh <2064>(5736) not <3756> with <3326> observation <3907>:
21. Neither <3761> shall they say <2046>(5692), Lo <2400>(5628) here <5602>! or <2228>, lo <2400>(5628) there <1563>! for <1063>, behold <2400>(5628), the kingdom <932> of God <2316> is <2076>(5748) within <1787> you <5216>.
22. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto <4314> the disciples <3101>, The days <2250> will come <2064>(5695), when <3753> ye shall desire <1937>(5692) to see <1492>(5629) one <3391> of the days <2250> of the Son <5207> of man <444>, and <2532> ye shall <3700> <0> not <3756> see <3700>(5695) it.
23. And <2532> they shall say <2046>(5692) to you <5213>, See <2400>(5628) here <5602>; or <2228>, see <2400>(5628) there <1563>: go <565> <0> not <3361> after <565>(5632) them, nor <3366> follow <1377>(5661) them.
24. For <1063> as <5618> the lightning <796>, that lighteneth <797>(5723) out of <1537> the one part under <5259> heaven <3772>, shineth <2989>(5719) unto <1519> the other part under <5259> heaven <3772>; so <3779> shall also <2532> the Son <5207> of man <444> be <2071>(5704) in <1722> his <848> day <2250>.
25. But <1161> first <4412> must <1163>(5748) he <846> suffer <3958>(5629) many things <4183>, and <2532> be rejected <593>(5683) of <575> this <5026> generation <1074>.
26. And <2532> as <2531> it was <1096>(5633) in <1722> the days <2250> of Noe <3575>, so <3779> shall it be <2071>(5704) also <2532> in <1722> the days <2250> of the Son <5207> of man <444>.
27. They did eat <2068>(5707), they drank <4095>(5707), they married wives <1060>(5707), they were given in marriage <1547>(5712), until <891> the day <2250> that <3739> Noe <3575> entered <1525>(5627) into <1519> the ark <2787>, and <2532> the flood <2627> came <2064>(5627), and <2532> destroyed <622>(5656) them all <537>.
28. Likewise <3668> also <2532> as <5613> it was <1096>(5633) in <1722> the days <2250> of Lot <3091>; they did eat <2068>(5707), they drank <4095>(5707), they bought <59>(5707), they sold <4453>(5707), they planted <5452>(5707), they builded <3618>(5707);
29. But <1161> the same day <2250> that Lot <3091> went <1831>(5627) out of <575> Sodom <4670> it rained <1026>(5656) fire <4442> and <2532> brimstone <2303> from <575> heaven <3772>, and <2532> destroyed <622>(5656) them all <537>.
30. Even <2596> thus <5024> shall it be <2071>(5704) in the day <3739> <2250> when the Son <5207> of man <444> is revealed <601>(5743).
31. In <1722> that <1565> day <2250>, he which <3739> shall be <2071>(5704) upon <1909> the housetop <1430>, and <2532> his <846> stuff <4632> in <1722> the house <3614>, let <2597> <0> him not <3361> come down <2597>(5628) to take <142> <0> it <846> away <142>(5658): and <2532> he that is in <1722> the field <68>, let him <1994> <0> likewise <3668> not <3361> return <1994>(5657) back <1519> <3694>.
32. Remember <3421>(5720) Lot's <3091> wife <1135>.
33. Whosoever <3739> <1437> shall seek <2212>(5661) to save <4982>(5658) his <848> life <5590> shall lose <622>(5692) it <846>; and <2532> whosoever <3739> <1437> shall lose <622>(5661) his <846> life shall preserve <2225>(5692) it <846>.
34. I tell <3004>(5719) you <5213>, in that <5026> night <3571> there shall be <2071>(5704) two <1417> men in <1909> one <3391> bed <2825>; the one <1520> shall be taken <3880>(5701), and <2532> the other <2087> shall be left <863>(5701).
35. Two <1417> women shall be <2071>(5704) grinding <229>(5723) together <846> <1909>; the one <3391> shall be taken <3880>(5701), and <2532> the other <2087> left <863>(5701).
36. Two <1417> men shall be <2071>(5704) in <1722> the field <68>; the one <1520> shall be taken <3880>(5701), and <2532> the other <2087> left <863>(5701).
37. And <2532> they answered <611>(5679) and said <3004>(5719) unto him <846>, Where <4226>, Lord <2962>? And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, Wheresoever <3699> the body <4983> is, thither <1563> will <4863> <0> the eagles <105> be gathered together <4863>(5701).