and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive.

These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy.

The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority as kings with the beast for one hour.

He said, “Yes.” When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect tolls or taxes – from their sons or from foreigners?”