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At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan;

Verse ConceptsJohn The BaptistChrist's BaptismIn The Jordan

Then, after John had been thrown into prison, Jesus came into Galilee proclaiming God's Good News.

Verse ConceptsGospel, Descriptions OfPrisonersChrist Preaching

But Jesus reprimanded him, saying, "Silence! come out of him."

Verse ConceptsExorcismsrebuking

One day there came a leper to Jesus entreating Him, and pleading on his knees. "If you are willing," he said, "you are able to cleanse me."

Verse ConceptsBeggarsChrist Willing

Moved with pity Jesus reached out His hand and touched him. "I am willing," He said; "be cleansed."

Verse ConceptsCompassionSympathyTendernessChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist Willing

Jesus at once sent him away, strictly charging him,

Verse ConceptsChrist's Orders

But the man, when he went out, began to tell every one and to publish the matter abroad, so that it was no longer possible for Jesus to go openly into any town; but He had to remain outside in unfrequented places, where people came to Him from all parts.

Verse ConceptsUnwise ZealGod's Deed RevealedTemporary Stay In The Wildernesslonliness

Finding themselves unable, however, to bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they untiled the roof just over His head, and after clearing an opening they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying.

Verse ConceptsRooftopCrowdsHousesRoofBedsThe Act Of OpeningOpening WallsLowering PeopleDisadvantages Of CrowdsUnable To Do Other ThingsBringing Men To Jesus

When He was sitting at table in Levi's house, a large number of tax-gatherers and notorious sinners were at table with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many such who habitually followed Him.

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristGuestsHospitality, Examples OfTax CollectorsServing JesusReclining To EatReceiving Jesus As A GuestJesus Eating

Jesus heard the words, and He said, "It is not the healthy who require a doctor, but the sick: I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."

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

"Can a wedding party fast while the bridegroom is among them?" replied Jesus. "So long as they have the bridegroom with them, fasting is impossible.

Verse ConceptsGuestsMarriage, Customs ConcerningWeddingsChrist Not Always With PeopleWedding GuestsWho Will FastJesus As A Bridegroom

"Have you never read," Jesus replied, "what David did when the necessity arose and he and his men were hungry:

Verse ConceptsConsecrated BreadReading The Scriptures

But no sooner had the Pharisees left the synagogue than they held a consultation with the Herodians against Jesus, to devise some means of destroying Him.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristMurderPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristRevenge, Examples OfTrapFalse Teachers, Examples OfJewish SectsChrist Would Be KilledMan's Counselpharisees

Accordingly Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the Lake, and a vast crowd of people from Galilee followed Him;

Verse ConceptsCrowdsFollowing Jesus ChristDisciples' Movementslakes

crying out in a loud voice, "What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of God Most High? In God's name I implore Thee not to torment me."

Verse ConceptsExorcismsMillenniumTortureJesus Christ, Son Of GodAdjurationGod On HighIndividuals ShoutingWhat Have We In Common?God Troubling

Jesus also questioned him. "What is your name?" He said. "Legion," he replied, "for there are a host of us."

Verse ConceptsSatanticLonelinessMany Spiritual BeingsDemonspork

So they besought Jesus. "Send us to the swine," they said, "so that we may enter into them."

Verse ConceptsBeggarsPigsDemonsThe DevilCasting Out Demons

and when they came to Jesus, they beheld the demoniac quietly seated, clothed and of sane mind--the man who had had the legion; and they were awe-stricken.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromFear, Caused ByLiving WitnessesNakednessClothing OneselfDrawing Near To ChristSitting At The FeetRegaining SanityFear Of ChristThose Demonised

So the man departed, and related publicly everywhere in the Ten Towns all that Jesus had done for him; and all were astonished.

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist's Work

When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast multitude came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake,

Verse ConceptsCrowdsThe Attractiveness Of ChristCrowds Around JesusBoatsCrossing To The Other Sidelakes

Immediately Jesus, well knowing that healing power had gone from within Him, turned round in the crowd and asked, "Who touched my clothes?"

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingOuter GarmentsTouching For HealingChrist Knowing About HimselfWho Is The Doer?energy

But Jesus said to them, "There is no Prophet without honour except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own home."

Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtMisused PrivilegesHatred Between RelativesProphecy IgnoredFamiliesheroes

King Herod heard of all this (for the name of Jesus had become widely known)

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

When the Apostles had re-assembled round Jesus, they reported to Him all they had done and all they had taught.

Verse ConceptsSolitudeTelling What People DidThe Apostles In Action

So when Jesus landed, He saw a vast multitude; and His heart was moved with pity for them, because they were like sheep which have no shepherd, and He proceeded to teach them many things.

Verse ConceptsCompassionAffection, ExpressingCrowdsLargenessGrace, And Jesus ChristMercy, Of Jesus ChristShepherds, As Church LeaderInadequate ShepherdingCompassion, Of ChristJesus As Our TeacherChrist TeachingBeginning To Teach

Then Jesus called the people to Him again. "Listen to me, all of you," He said, "and understand.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsListeningChrist Summoning

because it does not go into his heart, but into his stomach, and passes away ejected from him?" By these words Jesus pronounced all kinds of food clean.

Verse ConceptsRitualEntering The MouthDefecationClean ObjectsClean FoodFood PermittedOther References To The Heartcleansing

So Jesus taking him aside, apart from the crowd, put His fingers into his ears, and spat, and moistened his tongue;

Verse ConceptsCrowdsMedicineTongueTouchPersonal ContactSpittingCrowds AvoidedSalivaTouching For HealingFingers Of People

Then Jesus charged them to tell no one; but the more He charged them, all the more did they spread the news far and wide.

Verse ConceptsUnwise ZealGrowth In ProclamationChrist Concealing ThingsSpreading StoriesChrist's Orders

And they came to Bethsaida. And a blind man was brought to Jesus and they entreated Him to touch him.

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesTouching For Healing

From that place Jesus and His disciples went to the villages belonging to Caesarea Philippi. On the way He began to ask His disciples, "Who do people say that I am?"

Verse ConceptsTravelChrist EnquiringWho Is Jesus?Christ Speaking To DisciplesDisciples' Movements

Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and brought them alone, apart from the rest, up a high mountain; and in their presence His appearance underwent a change.

Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalLonelinessPeter, The DiscipleChrist GlorifiedSix DaysChrist Going With People

Moreover there appeared to them Elijah accompanied by Moses; and the two were conversing with Jesus,

Verse ConceptsMoses, Significance OfPeople AppearingConversationIndividual Prophets

when Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, we are thankful to you that we are here. Let us put up three tents--one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleRabbiBoothsThree Other ThingsGood Activity

Instantly they looked round, and now they could no longer see any one, but themselves and Jesus.

Verse ConceptsIsolated Persons

"O unbelieving generation!" replied Jesus; "how long must I be with you? how long must I have patience with you? Bring the boy to me."

Verse ConceptsGenerationsUnbelief, And Life Of FaithDrawing Near To ChristNot Believing In JesusGod EnduringBefore God ActsChrist Not Always With People

So they brought him to Jesus. And the spirit, when he saw Jesus, immediately threw the youth into convulsions, so that he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth.

Verse ConceptsPeople TumblingRollingConvulsionsFoamsThe First Sight Of Christ

Then Jesus asked the father, "How long has he been like this?" "From early childhood," he said;

Verse ConceptsChronic AilmentsBeing Evil From Youth

Then Jesus, seeing that an increasing crowd was running towards Him, rebuked the foul spirit, and said to it, "Dumb and deaf spirit, *I* command you, come out of him and never enter into him again."

Verse ConceptsDeafnessCrowdsExorcismsCommands, in NTDumbnessDemons, Christ's AuthorityRebukeRunningNatural DeafnessDemons EnteringJesus Casting Out DemonsDisadvantages Of CrowdsDumb

but Jesus took his hand and raised him up, and he stood on his feet.

Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactTaking By The Hand

"You should not have tried to hinder him," replied Jesus, "for there is no one who will use my name to perform a miracle and be able the next minute to speak evil of me.

Verse ConceptsCuresMiracles, Nature OfIn The Name Of ChristOther MiraclesMiracles Authenticate God's Message

"It was in consideration of your stubborn hearts," said Jesus, "that Moses enacted this law for you;

Verse Conceptsdivorce, amongst believersHardness Of Heart

Indoors the disciples began questioning Jesus again on the same subject.

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessQuestioning ChristThe Disciples Words

Jesus, however, on seeing this, was moved to indignation, and said to them, "Let the little children come to me: do not hinder them; for to those who are childlike the Kingdom of God belongs.

Verse ConceptsBack to schoolBad ChildrenKingdom Of God, Entry IntoDivine DispleasureDispleasureDrawing Near To ChristLike ChildrenDo Not HinderPeople Of The KingdomKingdom Of Heavengirlfriends

Then looking round on His disciples Jesus said, "With how hard a struggle will the possessors of riches enter the Kingdom of God!"

Verse ConceptsEntering The KingdomChrist SeeingChrist Speaking To DisciplesDrawbacks To RichesHard To Be SavedKingdom Of Heaven

The disciples were amazed at His words. Jesus, however, said again, "Children, how hard a struggle is it for those who trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God!

Verse ConceptsAffluenceChildren, Figurative SenseProsperityAmazement, Of Jesus ChristFalse ConfidenceRiches, Dangers OfEntering The KingdomThe Disciples ReactionsSaying RepeatedlyHard To Be Saved

"In solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that there is no one who has forsaken house or brothers or sisters, or mother or father, or children or lands, for my sake and for the sake of the Good News,

Verse ConceptsMothers, Responsibilities OfSeparating From RelativesParting From ParentsLiving In HousesChrist Telling The TruthSuffering For The GospelGood ChildrenMothers Love For Her ChildrenMothers And SonsLosing A FriendLosing FriendsNever Giving UpLeaving Parents For Spouse

They were still on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; they were full of wonder, and some, though they followed, did so with fear. Then, once more calling to Him the Twelve, He began to tell them what was about to happen to Him.

Verse ConceptsDivine LeadingLonelinessFear, Of FutureChrist Going BeforePredicting The FutureTwelve Disciples

"We are able," they replied. "Out of the cup," said Jesus, "from which I am to drink you shall drink, and with the baptism with which I am to be baptized you shall be baptized;

Verse ConceptsChrist's Baptism

Jesus, however, called them to Him and said to them, "You are aware how those who are deemed rulers among the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men make them feel their authority;

Verse ConceptsRulersWhat Foreigners DoAuthorityChrist SummoningGentile RulersLording ItExerciserecognition

Hearing that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, "Son of David, Jesus, have pity on me."

Verse ConceptsBeggarsChrist, The Seed OfCrying To JesusIndividuals ShoutingActivity BegunBe Merciful!pity

Then Jesus stood still. "Call him," He said. So they called the blind man. "Cheer up," they said; "rise, he is calling you."

Verse ConceptsChrist SummoningGet Up!Take Courage!

"What shall I do for you?" said Jesus. "Rabboni," replied the blind man, "let me recover my sight."

Verse ConceptsRabbiReceiving SightRight DesiresBlindness

"Go," said Jesus, "your faith has cured you." Instantly he regained his sight, and followed Him along the road.

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristFaith, And Blessings Of GodHealingFaith And HealingHope And Healing

When they were getting near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples on in front, with these instructions.

Verse ConceptsTwo DisciplesDisciples' Movements

But on their giving the answer that Jesus had bidden them give, they let them take it.

So they brought the foal to Jesus, and threw their outer garments over him; and Jesus mounted.

Verse ConceptsRiding Donkeys

When evening came on, Jesus and His disciples used to leave the city.

Verse ConceptsEvenings For Jesus And His Disciples

"And I will put a question to you," replied Jesus; "answer me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Verse ConceptsChrist EnquiringAnswering People

So they answered Jesus, "We do not know." "Nor do I tell you," said Jesus, "by what authority I do these things."

Verse ConceptsChrist Concealing Things

Then one of the Scribes, who had heard them disputing and well knew that Jesus had given them an answer to the point, and a forcible one, came forward and asked Him, "Which is the chief of all the Commandments?"

Verse ConceptsBeing FirstQuestioning ChristAnsweringFulfilling The LawGreat ThingsMoralityimportance

"The chief Commandment," replied Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord;

Verse ConceptsGod, Unity OfMonotheismOne GodUnity, God's Goal OfGod Is OneGreat ThingsPay Attention To God!heroes

Perceiving that the Scribe had answered wisely Jesus said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one from that time forward ventured to put any question to Him.

Verse ConceptsNot Asking OthersAnsweringGod's Blessings Are NearLosing CourageQuestioning GodSchoolanswers

But, while teaching in the Temple, Jesus asked, "How is it the Scribes say that the Christ is a son of David?

Verse ConceptsJesus As Son Of DavidChrist TeachingChrist In The TempleChrist's Origin

"David himself calls Him 'Lord:' how then can He be his son?" And the mass of people found pleasure in listening to Jesus.

Verse ConceptseagernessCrowdsPopularity Of Christ

"You see all these great buildings?" Jesus replied; "not one stone will be left here upon another--not thrown down."

Verse ConceptsDestruction Of The TempleBuilding Stones RejectedPutting Things Down

So Jesus began to say to them: "Take care that no one misleads you.

Verse ConceptsLast Days

But Jesus said, "Leave her alone: why are you troubling her? She has done a most gracious act towards me.

Verse ConceptsLeave Them AloneTroubling Individuals

But Judas Iscariot, already mentioned as one of the Twelve, went to the High Priests to betray Jesus to them.

Verse ConceptsJudas IscariotChief priestsNegotiationJudas Betraying ChristThe Chief Priests Condemning Christ

And while they were at table Jesus said, "I solemnly tell you that one of you will betray me--one who is eating with me."

Verse ConceptsTablesJudas Betraying ChristReclining To EatChrist Telling The Truth

Then said Jesus to them, "All of you are about to stumble and fall, for it is written, 'I will strike down the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered in all directions.'

Verse ConceptsSheep, FigurativeUnfaithfulness, To PeopleInadequate ShepherdingThe Smiting Of JesusScattered Like SheepChrist Would Be KilledJesus Foretelling His Resurrection

So he came, and going straight to Jesus he said, "Rabbi!" and kissed Him with seeming affection;

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristRabbiTreacheryDeceit

"Have you come out," said Jesus, "with swords and cudgels to arrest me, as if you had to fight with a robber?

Verse ConceptsCrowdsBanditsArresting ChristClubsThe Lord As A Thief

So they led Jesus away to the High Priest, and with him there assembled all the High Priests, Elders, and Scribes.

Verse ConceptsOld Age, Attitudes ToAssembling LeadersOpposition To Christ From ScribesThe Chief Priests Convened

Peter followed Jesus at a distance, as far as the outer court of the High Priest's palace. But there he remained sitting among the officers, and warming himself by the fire.

Verse ConceptsWarming

Meanwhile the High Priests and the entire Sanhedrin were endeavouring to get evidence against Jesus in order to put Him to death, but could find none;

Verse ConceptsChief priestsAttempts To Kill ChristNot FindingThe Chief Priests Condemning Christ

At last the High Priest stood up, and advancing into the midst of them all, asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is the meaning of all this that these witnesses allege against you?"

Verse ConceptsOthers Not AnsweringPeople Getting UpRiverstestifying

"I am," replied Jesus, "and you and others will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the divine Power, and coming amid the clouds of the sky."

Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfLast ThingsRight Hand Of GodSon Of ManThe Existence Of ChristRight SidesAssentingCloud of gloryThe Second Comingclouds

and seeing Peter warming himself she looked at him and said, "You also were with Jesus, the Nazarene."

Verse ConceptsWarmingChrist With People On Earth