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But Jesus rebuked him, saying. "Be quit! Come out of him."

Verse ConceptsExorcismsrebuking

He cured many who were ill with various diseases, and drove out many demons. But he did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who he was.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsdriving outDemons, Christ's AuthoritySpiritsMiracles Of ChristEvil Spirits DiscernmentJesus Casting Out DemonsChrist Concealing ThingsJesus Healing

"See you say nothing to any one; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your purification what Moses commanded for a testimony to them."

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesSin OfferingWitness To The GospelChrist Concealing ThingsPurifying Oneself

But he went out and began to tell every one and to publish it broadcast, so that Jesus could no longer enter any town openly; but he had to remain outside in lonely places, and people kept coming to him from every quarter.

Verse ConceptsUnwise ZealGod's Deed RevealedTemporary Stay In The Wildernesslonliness

But there were some Scribes sitting there who reasoned in their hearts.

Verse ConceptsReasoned Argument

But to let you see that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"??e said to the paralytic??11 "I bid you rise, take up your cot, and go home."

Verse ConceptsChrist ForgivingWho Can Forgive Sins?ForgivenessGod's ForgivenessForgiveness Kjvforgiving

But when some scribes of the Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax-gatherers, they said to his disciples, "Is he eating and drinking with tax-gatherers and sinners?"

Verse ConceptsFaultsConfrontationComplaintsStatusTax CollectorsOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About ChristWhy Does Jesus Do This?Finding Fault With Jesus

On hearing this Jesus said to them. "It is not the healthy who need a physician, but the sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Verse ConceptsCuresdoctorsIronyKingdom Of God, Entry IntoMind, Of ChristSin, Deliverance From GodTax CollectorsPhysicianGod As DoctorHealth AchievedIllnesspatients

Now the disciples of John and the Pharisees were keeping a fast, and people came to ask him, "How is it that the disciples of John and the Pharisees are fasting, but your disciples are not?"

Verse ConceptsAsceticism, People PracticingPharisees, Beliefs OfDisciples Of John The BaptistCharacteristics Of PhariseesWho Will FastWhy Do People Not Do This?Jesus As A Bridegroom

But the days will come when the Bridegroom will be taken away from them; then, on that day, they will fast.

Verse ConceptsTaking ChristWho Will Fast

How he went into the house of God when Abiathar was priest, and ate the consecrated bread, which none but priests may eat, and gave some to his men?

Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In NtEntering The TabernaclePeople Providing FoodRoyal Priesthood

But over and over, he strictly forbade them to make him known.

Verse ConceptsChrist Concealing ThingsChrist's Orders

Then he went into a house, but again such a multitude assembled that they could not get their food.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsPopularity Of ChristPeople EatingDisadvantages Of CrowdsUnable To Do Other ThingsOpportunitypressure

but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit is never forgiven. Nay, he is in the grasp of an eternal sin."

Verse ConceptsIrreverenceAntichristReprobatesThe Unpardonable SinResisting Holy SpiritEternal EvilBlasphemyGod Not Forgiving

but when the sun rose it was scorched and withered away because it had no root.

Verse ConceptsThe SunPeople WitheredScorching

But some seed fell into good soil and yielded a crop that sprang up and increased, yielding thirty, sixty, or a hundredfold.

Verse ConceptsThirtySixtiesOne HundredFertile LandLand ProducingPlants Growing UpHundredfold ReturnGrowingPlanting SeedsSeedsSowing Seeds

He went on to say to them. "The secret truth concerning the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside everything is told in parables,

Verse ConceptsAcademicsMysteryOutsidersUnderstandingOutside The KingdomGod Revealing MysteriesJesus Using Parablessecretsefficiency

but because they have no root in themselves they last for a time; but when suffering or persecution ensues because of the Word, they at once fall away.

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian LivingShallownessFor The Sake Of ThingsPersecutionpressure

But those, on the other hand, who were sown on that good soil, are those who listen to the Word, and welcome it, and bear fruit, thirty, sixty, or a hundredfold."

Verse ConceptsFruit, SpiritualFaith, Nature OfAcceptance, Of The GospelThirtySixtiesOne HundredThe Source Of FruitFertile LandLand ProducingHearing God's WordHundredfold Return

and to them it was his practice never to speak except in parables. But he used to explain everything in private to his disciples.

Verse ConceptsExplanationsHow Disciples LearnExposition Of The ScripturesJesus As Our TeacherChrist Speaking To DisciplesJesus Using Parables

But a great gale of wind came up, and the waves were dashing into the boat so that it began to fill.

Verse ConceptsStormsBoatsSwamped

As he was getting into the boat the man who had been demon-possessed kept begging to go with him; but he said,

Verse ConceptsBoatsChrist With People On EarthThose DemonisedDemonic Influence

and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, but was no better; on the contrary, rather grew worse.

Verse ConceptsBecoming PoorWorse

But he kept looking about to see who had done it,

Verse ConceptsWho Is The Doer?Looking And Seeing

"The child is not dead, but asleep." And they began to laugh him to scorn. Then he put them all outside, took the father and mother of the child and those he brought with him, and entered the room where the child was lying.

Verse ConceptsLaughterEntering HousesChrist Driving Out PeopleChrist Going With PeopleMocking Christ

He bade them take nothing but a staff for their journey; no bread, no wallet, no coins in their purse;

Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, nature ofBeltsLacking MoneyNot EquippedSaving Money

But when Herod heard, he said, "That John whom I beheaded has come back to life."

Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom, Methods OfBeheading

but she could not, for Herod was afraid of John because he knew that he was a just and holy man. So he kept him safe. When he listened to John he was much exercised, yet he found pleasure in listening to him.

Verse ConceptsPuzzlementSpecific Holy IndividualsFear Of Individuals

but when he saw them distressed in rowing (for the wind was against them), about the fourth watch of the night he went to them, walking upon the sea,

Verse ConceptsNightPassing ByChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversRowingharassment

"Listen to me, all of you, and understand; there is nothing outside a man which by entering in can defile him; but it is what comes from him that defiled him."

Verse ConceptsPurity, Nature OfExternalsEntering The MouthComing Out Of PeopleFood PermittedDefilementprepping

because it does not go into his heart, but into his belly, and passes away, ejected from him?" By these words he pronounced all foods clean.

Verse ConceptsRitualEntering The MouthDefecationClean ObjectsClean FoodFood PermittedOther References To The Heartcleansing

After he rose and left that place, he went away into the region of Tyre and Sidon. Here he went into a house and wished no one to know it but he could not be hid.

Verse ConceptsSecrecyRetirementAnonymityImpotence Of ChristEntering HousesChrist Concealing Things

"True, Master," she answered, "but the dogs under the table do pick up the children's crumbs."

Verse ConceptsTablesFrugalityRemaining FoodNoting What Animals EatPets

Then Jesus charged them not to tell any one, but the more he charged them, the more they published it;

Verse ConceptsUnwise ZealGrowth In ProclamationChrist Concealing ThingsSpreading StoriesChrist's Orders

And suddenly as they looked around, they saw no one any more beside them, but Jesus alone.

Verse ConceptsIsolated Persons

"Elijah does indeed first come," he said, "and restores all things, But how is it written about the Son of Man, that he will endure great suffering, and be rejected?

Verse ConceptsSonsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristPeople Going BeforeRestoring Things

and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down; he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and is wasting away. I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not."

Verse Conceptsdriving outBitingTeethGnashing Of TeethThrowing PeoplePeople Casting Out DemonsConvulsionsHardnessFoamsThe Disciples ActionsUnable To Expel

"From childhood," he answered; "and often it has thrown him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."

Verse ConceptsSelf PityThrowing PeopleBurning PeopleGod Help!Signs Of Possible Demon Possessionjumpingpity

But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he stood up.

Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactTaking By The Hand

Jesus and his disciples, after leaving that place, passed through Galilee; but he was unwilling that any one should know it,

Verse ConceptsChrist Concealing Things

for he was explaining to his disciples that the Son of man was to be betrayed into the hands of men, and that they would put him to death, but that after he had been put to death, he would rise again after three days,

Verse ConceptsPredictionsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristProphecies Said By JesusChrist Predicting The FutureHanding Over ChristChrist TeachingChrist Speaking To DisciplesChrist Would Be KilledChrist Would RiseDanger From MenHurt And Betrayal

But they were silent, for on the road they were disputing together which one was greatest.

Verse ConceptsDiscussionsIndividuals Being SilentGreatness Of Disciples

salt is excellent, but if the salt has lost its savor, what will you use to restore its saltness? Then have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."

Verse ConceptsGoalsSaltPeace, In Christian LivingPersonal ContactTastelessnessSeek PeaceTastelessSournessChemicalsLosing FriendsGood Qualities

But Jesus said to them. "Moses gave you that command because of the hardness of your hearts;

Verse Conceptsdivorce, amongst believersHardness Of Heart

When he had looked at them, Jesus said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God."

Verse ConceptsAll Things Being PossibleGod, Power OfChrist SeeingPossibilities For GodImpossible For PeoplePossible For GodMan's Relation To Godimpossible

"But we," Peter began to say, "we have left our all and have followed you."

Verse ConceptsSurrenderingPeter, The DiscipleForsaking All OthersRenunciationSelf Denial

but a seat upon my right hand or my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been reserved."

Verse ConceptsA Place Prepared

and many kept rebuking him and telling him to be quiet, but he only shouted much louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Verse ConceptsJesus As Son Of DavidIndividuals ShoutingBe Merciful!

and seeing a fig tree in the distance full of leaves, he came to see if he could find anything on it, and found on it nothing but leaves (for it was not the time of figs).

Verse ConceptsFruitStanding At A DistanceFoliageNot Findingdistance

"Is it not written," he said, "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations? But you have made it a den of robbers."

Verse ConceptsHouse Of GodUnity, God's Goal OfPeople In CavesStatus Of The TempleThe Gospel To The Nationsthieves

"In solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall say to this mountain, 'Up and hurl yourself into the sea!' and shall not doubt in his heart, but on the contrary shall believe that what he says will happen, it will be granted him.

Verse Conceptsdoubt, results ofHeart, And Holy SpiritIndecisionMountains RemovedChrist Telling The TruthIn The Heart Of The SeaMan's Words FulfilledHindrancesFaith Moving Mountainsjumping

but they seized him, and flogged him, and sent him away empty-handed.

Verse ConceptsEmpty Handed

"But those tenants said to themselves. 'Here is the heir! Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.'

Verse ConceptsInheritance, MaterialPersecution, Nature OfSelfishnessChrist Would Be KilledTaking Possession

And they kept seeking to lay hold on him, but were afraid of the crowd, for they knew well that he had spoken this parable about them; so they left him and went away.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristTeachers Of The LawProper UnderstandingArresting ChristFearing Other PeopleJesus Using ParablesLeaving People Alone

So when they came, they said: "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and are not afraid of any one, for you do not regard the face of men; nay, but you reach the way of God in truth. Is it right to pay poll-tax to Caesar or not?

Verse ConceptsFlatteryKnowing God's WaysHonestyTributesWay, TheCaesarPerforming The TruthChrist TeachingTeaching The Way Of GodGod's Word Is TrueTelling The Truthattentiontaxes

Shall we pay, or not pay?" But he, knowing well their hypocrisy, said to them. "Why are you testing me? Bring me a dollar for me to look at."

Verse ConceptsExamples Of DeceitMoney, Uses OfTrapTrickeryCaesarDiscernment of JesusTesting ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleShowing HypocrisyTax To Be PaidHypocrisy

"Teacher, Moses taught us that if a man's brother die, and leave a wife behind him, but no child, that his brother is to marry the widow and to raise up a family for his brother.

Verse ConceptsOffspringWidowsConceptionLack Of Sons

But in regard to the rising again of the dead, have you never read in the Book of Moses, in the passage about the Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, "I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

Verse ConceptsBurning bushReading The ScripturesBook of the Law

for they have all put in what they could spare out of their surplus, but she, out of her penury, has put in all that she possessed, her whole living."

Verse ConceptsPoverty, Causes OfSurplusBlessings Of The PoorGiving Money To The ChurchThe poorGiving

But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars do not be dismayed, such things must come, but the end is not yet.

Verse ConceptsTrouble, Causes OfCivil StrifeRumoursWarsEnd Of The WorldPrinciples Of WarSigns Of The TimesWarrumors

"But when you see the Abomination of Desolation 'standing where he ought not' (let the reader ponder this), then let those in Judea flee to the mountains;

Verse ConceptsAbominationsReadingSafetyUnderstandingThe Prophecy Towards JerusalemEscaping To Mountains

And had not the Lord cut short those days, not a single person would escape; but for the elect's sake whom he has chosen, he has cut them short.

Verse ConceptsRestraintA Short TimeShort Time Till The EndThose Not SavedFor The Sake Of God's PeopleGod's Intervention

"But when the tribulation is past, in those days the sun will be darkened and the moon will not shed her light,

Verse ConceptsThe SunEclipsesDarkening Sun Moon And StarsDarkness At The EndSigns In The UniverseSeal JudgmentsSunshineThe Moon

but, "Not on a feast-day," they said, "for fear there should be a riot among the people."

Verse ConceptsDisorder Among People

So they began upbraiding her, but Jesus said: "Let her alone. Why are you troubling her?

Verse ConceptsLeave Them AloneTroubling Individuals

She has done a beautiful thing to me. For you always have the poor among you, and can show them kindness whenever you wish, but me you will not always have.

Verse ConceptsPoor PeopleBeggarsLendingSuffering, HardshipChrist Not Always With PeopleDoing GoodNot For EverMan's Eternal AttributesThe poorHelping The PoorHelping Those In NeedHelping Others In Need

For the Son of man is going his way, as the Scripture says, but woe to that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! It were good for that man if he had never been born."

Verse ConceptsFate Of IndividualsBetrayalNecessityWoeNever Being BornJudas Betraying ChristPersonal GoodWoe To The Wicked

"But after my resurrection I will go before you into Galilee."

Verse ConceptsChrist Would Rise

But Peter kept protesting passionately, "Though I must die with you, I will not disown you!" And they all kept saying the same.

Verse Conceptsdenial of Jesus ChristPeter, The DiscipleResigned To Deathvulnerabilitydenial

But one of the bystanders drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

Verse ConceptsOpposition, To Sin And EvilUnwise ZealAnonymityThings StrippedSevering Body Parts