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33 Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ 34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!(A) 35 See, your house is left to you.[a] And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when[b] you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’ ”(B)

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  1. 13.35 Other ancient authorities add desolate
  2. 13.35 Other ancient authorities lack the time comes when

33 In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet(A) can die outside Jerusalem!

34 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings,(B) and you were not willing. 35 Look, your house is left to you desolate.(C) I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’[a](D)

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  1. Luke 13:35 Psalm 118:26