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And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,