¹² And if the one strengthen himself, the two stand against him; and the threefold cord is not hastily broken.

³ being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of the peace;

¹⁶ Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego have answered, yea, they are saying to the king Nebuchadnezzar, `We have no need concerning this matter to answer thee.

¹⁷ Lo, it is; our God whom we are serving, is able to deliver us from a burning fiery furnace; and from thy hand, O king, He doth deliver.