Matthew 23:37-39

Contemporary English Version

Jesus Loves Jerusalem

(Luke 13.34,35)

³⁷ Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me. ^38 (A) And now your temple will be deserted. ^39 (B) You won't see me again until you say,