16 (A)Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. 17 (a)If it be so, our (B)God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; (b)and (C)He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 (D)But even if He does not, (E)let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”

Footnotes:

a. Daniel 3:17: ['Or ', If our God...is able]
b. Daniel 3:17: ['Or ', then]

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