In a time of peace, he will invade the richest provinces and do what his fathers and forefathers never did. He will lavish plunder, loot, and wealth on his followers, and he will plot against the strongholds—but only for a time.
This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive g
for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
So they gave him seventy shekels of silver from the temple of Baal-berith, with which Abimelech hired some worthless and
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times