He sent another, but they killed him. And so they treated many others; some they flogged and some they killed.
Be merciful, as your Father is merciful.
As for Elijah, I tell you he has come already, and they have done to him whatever they pleased — as it is written of him."
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! slaying the prophets and stoning those who have been sent to you! How often I would fain have gathered your children as a fowl gathers her brood under her wings! But you would not have it!
while the rest seized his servants and ill-treated them and killed them.
rejoice and exult in it, for your reward is rich in heaven; that is how they persecuted the prophets before you.
Once more he sent them another servant; him they knocked on the head and insulted.
He had still one left, a beloved son; he sent him to them last, saying, 'They will respect my son.'