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And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day.

And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.