The Bertrams: A Novel, Том 1Chapman & Hall, 1859 - Всего страниц: 792 |
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Стр. 2 - To him that hath shall be given ; and from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Стр. 131 - And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! 2 And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
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