⁸ When the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many young women were brought to the citadel of Susa^(A) and put under the care of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the king’s palace and entrusted to Hegai, who had charge of the harem.

The Sign of Jonah^(A)(B)

³⁸ Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign^(C) from you.”^(D)

⁷ For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.^(A)

¹³ Because of the service^(A) by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God^(B) for the obedience that accompanies your confession^(C) of the gospel of Christ,^(D) and for your generosity^(E) in sharing with them and with everyone else.

¹⁶ As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened,^(A) and he saw the Spirit of God^(B) descending like a dove and alighting on him.