He sent another, but him they killed; and so with many others- -some they beat and some they killed.
While the rest, seizing his servants, ill-treated them and killed them.
Jerusalem! Jerusalem! She who slays the Prophets and stones the messengers sent to her--Oh, how often have I wished to gather your children round me, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not came!
Be glad and rejoice, because your reward in Heaven will be great; for so men persecuted the Prophets who lived before you.
A second time the owner sent a servant to them; this man, too, the tenants struck on the head, and insulted.
He had still one son, who was very dear to him; and him he sent to them last of all. 'They will respect my son,' he said.
But I tell you that Elijah has come, and people have treated him just as they pleased, as Scripture says of him."
Learn to be merciful--even as your Father is merciful.