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The law and the prophets [were] until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
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And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than one tittle of the law to fail.
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Whoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery; and whoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband, committeth adultery.
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There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
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And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores,
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And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores.
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And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by angels into Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried:
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And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
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And he cried, and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame.
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But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy life-time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
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And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they who would pass from hence to you, cannot; neither can they pass to us, that [would come] from thence.