15 For the sword and their destruction draws near, and nation will rise up against nation to battle with weapons in their hands. (WEB) 16 For there will be sedition among men, and growing strong against one another. In their might, they won’t respect their king or the chief of their great ones. (WEB) 17 For a man will desire to go into a city, and will not be able. (WEB)
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