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The life of Saint Issa
10 They brought the Saint from his prison and seated him before the Governor between two robbers, who were then on trial, and to show the people that he was not the only one to be condemned.
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And Pilate, addressing Issa, said : "Oman ! Is it true that thou dost incite the people against the authorities with the intention of becoming the king of Israel thyself?"
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12 "One does not become king by his own will," answered Issa, "and they have spoken falsely to you in asserting that I was inciting the people. I have never spoken but of the King of Heaven, and it is He whom I taught the people to worship."
13 “For the sons of Israel have lost their original purity, and if they do not have recourse to the true God they will be sacrificed and their temple will fall in ruin."
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"Temporal power maintains order in a country; I have therefore taught them not to forget it; I said to them : 'Live according to your position and fortune, so as not to disturb public order;' and I exhorted them also to remember that disorder reigned in their heart and in their soul."
15 "Thus the King of Heaven has punished them and suppressed their national kings. Nevertheless I said to them; 'If you resign yourselves to your fate, the Kingdom of Heaven will be reserved to you as a reward."
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