14 But when the morrow comes we find them in their haunts of vice again, reviling John, and cursing God, and heaping insults on the king.
15 But blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see the king.
16 And blessed are the strong in heart, for they shall not be cast about by every wind that blows;
17 But while the fickle and the thoughtless have gone back to Egypt land for leeks and carnal herbs to satisfy their appetites, the pure in heart have found the king.
18 But even those whose faith is weak, and who are naught but carnal manifests, will some day come again, and enter in with joy to see the king.
19 O men of Israel, take heed to what this prophet has to say! Be strong in mind; be pure in heart; be vigilant in helpfulness; the kingdom is at hand.
20 When Jesus had thus said he went his way, and with his six disciples came to Bethany; and they abode with Lazarus many days.
CHAPTER 68.
Jesus speaks to the people in Bethany. Tells them how to become pure in heart. Goes to Jerusalem and in the temple reads from a prophetic book. Goes to Nazareth.
The news soon spread abroad that Jesus, king of Israel, had come to Bethany, and all the people of the town came forth to greet the king.