Now some of the Jews thought that the destruction of Herod's army came from God, and that very justly as a punishment of what he did against John, that was called the Baptist; for Herod slew him, who was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise... “The” Works of Flavius Josephus - Page 50by Flavius Josephus - 1856Full view - About this book
| Samuel Albert Griffiths - 1878 - 314 pages
...come to Baptism, for that by this means the washing with water would appear acceptable to him, when they made use of it, not in order to the putting away...remission) of some sins (only), but for the purification of the body, supposing still that the soul was thoroughly purified beforehand by righteousness. Now when... | |
| Thomas Stevenson - 1879 - 176 pages
...the Baptist; for Herod slew him, who was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue both as to righteousness towards one another and piety...remission) of some sins (only), but for the purification of the body, supposing still that the soul was thoroughly purified beforehand by righteousness. Now when... | |
| Frederic Huidekoper - 1879 - 256 pages
...the Jews to exercise virtue, both as regarded justice towards one another, and practical recognition towards God, and so to come to baptism ; for that...remission] of some sins [only,] but for the purification of the body ; supposing still that the soul was thoroughly purified beforehand by righteousness. Now when... | |
| Frederic Huidekoper - 1879 - 832 pages
...exercise virtue, both as regarded justice towards one another, and practical recognition towards God, anfl so to come to baptism ; for that the washing [with...remission] of some sins [only,] but for the purification of the body ; supposing still that the soul was thoroughly purified beforehand by righteousness. Now when... | |
| Frederic Huidekoper - 1879 - 252 pages
...the Jews to exercise virtue, both as regarded justice towards one another, and practical recognition towards God, and so to come to baptism ; for that...order to the putting away, [or the remission] of some hins [only,] but for the purification of the body ; supposing still that the soul was thoroughly purified... | |
| Frederic Huidekoper - 1879 - 254 pages
...the Jews to exercise virtue, both as regarded justice towards one another, and practical recognition towards God, and so to come to baptism ; for that...made use of it, not in order to the putting away, for the remission] of some sins [only,] but for the purification of the body ; supposing still that... | |
| James Edmondson - 1879 - 288 pages
...the Jewish historian. He says : " He was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another and piety...God, and so to come to baptism : for that the washing of water would be acceptable to God, if they made use of it, not in order to the putting away of some... | |
| Philip Schaff - 1882 - 896 pages
...Herod slew him, who was a good man (ayuttiv Hvbpa), and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety...in order to the putting away [or the remission] of sume sins [only], but for the purification of the body : supposing still tluit the soul was thoroughly... | |
| Alfred Edersheim - 1883 - 868 pages
...For Herod ordered him to be killed, a good man, and who commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety...towards God, and so to come to baptism. For that the baptizing would be acceptable to Him, if they made use of it, not for the putting a«sy (remission)... | |
| Arthur Carr - 1884 - 144 pages
...and practising righteousness towards one another, and piety towards God, so to come to baptism : for the washing with water would be acceptable to Him, if they made use of it not for the remission of any sins, but for the purification of the body, since as they knew (fir;) the... | |
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