Reproving a King
Luke 3:18-20
And many other things in his exhortation preached he to the people.…


Dr. Hickington, chaplain to Charles II., used to preach at the king's vices. This the king took to himself; and so, one day, he said, "Doctor, you and I ought to be better friends; give up being so sharp on me, and see if I don't mend on your hand." "Well, well," quoth the doctor, "I'll make it up with your Majesty on these terms: as you mend, I'll mend."



Parallel Verses
KJV: And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.

WEB: Then with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people,




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