Revelation 17:17Bible in Basic English 1965Because God has put it in their hearts to do his purpose, and to be of one mind, giving their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God have effect and are complete. See the chapter |
Then in my hearing the man clothed in linen, who was over the river, lifting up his right hand and his left hand to heaven, took an oath by him who is living for ever that it would be a time, times, and a half; and when the power of the crusher of the holy people comes to an end, all these things will be ended.
So they said among themselves, Let this not be cut up, but let us put it to the decision of chance and see who gets it. They did this so that the Writings might come true, which say, They made a distribution of my clothing among them, and my coat they put to the decision of chance. This was what the men of the army did.