63
And the fire sent from above to consume mountains and woods does what it is ordered. But these idols are not to be compared with them in appearance or power.
64
Therefore one must not think that they are gods nor call them gods, for they are not able either to decide a case or to do good to men.
65
Since you know then that they are not gods, do not fear them.
67
they cannot show signs in the heavens and among the nations, or shine like the sun or give light like the moon.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.