kings And ye shall be brought before governors and {kings} for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. kings But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft [clothing] are in {kings}' houses. kings What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the {kings} of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? kings But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and {kings} for my sake, for a testimony against them. kings But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in {kings}' courts. kings For I tell you, that many prophets and {kings} have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen [them]; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard [them]. kings But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute [you], delivering [you] up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before {kings} and rulers for my name's sake. kings The {kings} of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. kings Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and {kings}, and the children of Israel: ~~~~~~