Matthew 23:37

37 "Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and stone to death those who are sent to you. Many times I wanted to gather your people as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you did not let me.

Matthew 23:37 In-Context

35 So you will be guilty for the death of all the good people who have been killed on earth -- from the murder of that good man Abel to the murder of Zechariahn son of Berakiah, whom you murdered between the Temple and the altar.
36 I tell you the truth, all of these things will happen to you people who are living now
37 "Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and stone to death those who are sent to you. Many times I wanted to gather your people as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you did not let me.
38 Now your house will be left completely empty
39 I tell you, you will not see me again until that time when you will say, 'God bless the One who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
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