If these men die a natural death without some punishment from God, then the LORD did not send me.

The sinners among my people will be killed in war---all those who say, 'God will not let any harm come near us.' "

and said, "You son of the Devil! You are the enemy of everything that is good. You are full of all kinds of evil tricks, and you always keep trying to turn the Lord's truths into lies!

The Lord's hand will come down on you now; you will be blind and will not see the light of day for a time." At once Elymas felt a dark mist cover his eyes, and he walked around trying to find someone to lead him by the hand.

And Jesus concluded, "Listen, then, if you have ears!"

Then Jesus called the crowd to him and said to them, "Listen and understand!

Then Jesus called the crowd to him once more and said to them, "Listen to me, all of you, and understand.

As all the people listened to him, Jesus said to his disciples,

"Be on your guard against the teachers of the Law, who like to walk around in their long robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplace; who choose the reserved seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts;