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Matthew 7:5

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5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

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Sayings

  

'Sayings' denotes persuasion. When related to Jehovah, 'sayings' signify informing or instructing.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 4478)


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Jonah 3:9

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9 Who knows whether God will not turn and relent, and turn away from his fierce anger, so that we might not perish?"