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The people were weeping and bewailing her, but he said: "Stop your wailing; for she is not dead, but asleep."

Verse ConceptsLamentingMourningSorrowDo Not MournMourning The Death Of Others

But he took her by the hand and called to her, "Little daughter, rise!"

Verse ConceptsDead bodiesTaking By The HandGet Up!Raising Children

He bade them to get her some food. Her parents were amazed; but he forbade them to tell any one what had been done.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist Concealing Things

So Herod said, "I beheaded John, but who is this of whom I am hearing such reports," And he kept seeking to see him.

Verse ConceptsBeheadingMartyrdom, Methods OfRemoving HeadsKilling DisciplesThe First Sight Of ChristWho Is Jesus?

But when the crowd learned this they followed him. He received them kindly and spoke to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed restored to good health.

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristdoctorsHealingCrowds Around JesusWelcomed By GodJesus Healing

But now the day began to decline, and the twelve came to him and said: "Send away the crowd so that they may go into the villages and surrounding the country to lodge and buy provisions; for here we are on a solitary place."

Verse ConceptsChrist Driving Out PeopleSeeking FoodTwelve DisciplesStaying TemporarilyTemporary Stay In The Wildernesslonliness

"John the Baptist," they answered, "But others say Elijah, and others that one of the ancient prophets is risen again."

Verse ConceptsJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be

"But I tell you truly there are some of those standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God."

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Coming OfProphecies Said By JesusTasteNot DyingDeath AvertedLooking At God's Works

Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep; but when they were fully awake they saw his glory, and the two men were standing beside him.

Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfSleep, PhysicalGod's Glory In Jesus ChristChrist's Own GloryTwo Other Men

But while he was yet coming the demon dashed him down, and cruelly convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the boy, and gave him back to his father.

Verse ConceptsRebukeSpiritsSatan, Work OfConvulsionsThose Jesus HealedSigns Of Possible Demon Possession

And they were all awestruck at the mighty power of God. But while everyone was marveling at what he was doing, he said to his disciples.

Verse ConceptsAmazingGod, Majesty OfAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesGreatness Of DisciplesChrist Speaking To DisciplesPassiongreatness

But they did not understand this saying; it was hidden from them so that they perceived it not, and they were sore afraid to ask him about his saying.

Verse ConceptsDullnessNot Asking OthersFear Of ChristNot Understanding SayingsGod's Things Concealed

But Jesus said, "Forbid him not, for he who is not against you is for you."

Verse ConceptsPeople Opposed

But they did not receive him because his face was set to go to Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsInhospitalityRacial PrejudiceNot Welcoming Christwelcome

"You know not what kind of spirit you share, for the Son of man came not to destroy men's lives, but to save them." And they went to another village.

Verse ConceptsSpirit Of Christmums

To another he said, "Follow me!" But he replied, "Permit me first to go and bury my father."

Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus ChristFirst ActionsInstructions About Following

And another man also said to him. "I will follow you, Lord; but first permit me to bid farewell to those who are in my house."

Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus ChristFarewellsFirst ActionsDiscipleshipFamily And FriendsFamily FirstLeaving Parents For Spousegoodbyesfollowing

And he thus addressed them. "The harvest is abundant, but the harvesters are few. do you therefore pray the lord of the harvest to send forth harvesters into his harvest.

Verse ConceptsBinding cornHarvestMissionaries, Task OfOpportunities, And SalvationMissionary WorkFruitful LabourReapingReapersFew In The KingdomWorkers

"And if there be any son of peace there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not it shall return to you.

Verse ConceptsReversion Of ThingsMen Of Peace

"But whatever town you enter, and they do not receive you, Go out into the streets and cry,

Verse ConceptsNot Welcoming PeopleUsing Roadswelcome

"'The very dust of your town which clings to your feet we wipe off as protest; but know this, that the kingdom of God is drawing near to you.'

Verse ConceptsGesturesWiping DustPeople Abandoning PeopleGod's Blessings Are NearKnowing About God's Kingdom

"Now a certain priest chanced to be going down that way, but on seeing him he passed on the other side.

Verse ConceptsPassing ByHeartlessnessluckpriestsstories

"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was, and when he saw him was moved with compassion.

Verse ConceptsOpportunities, In LifeOutsidersTravelPeople Showing Mercy

But Martha meanwhile was growing distracted about much serving. She came up to him and said: "Lord do you not care that my sister has left me alone to do the serving? Come tell her to take hold of her end of the work along with me."

Verse ConceptsBusynessCriticism, against believersImpatienceDiscourtesyActing AloneServing ChristComplaintsServingSiblingsWorryingServing GodDoing The Right ThingServing The Churchluckdistractionscookinghelping

"but when the stronger man attacks him, he takes away from the strong armor in which he was trusting and divides up the spoil.

Verse ConceptsVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesGod Shows Loving KindnessLimitations Of StrengthStrong PeopleTying UpDividing The SpoilOvercoming

"Whenever a foul spirit is gone out of a man, it roams through waterless places, in search of rest; but when it can find none, it says, 'I will go back to the house which I have left.'

Verse ConceptsEvil SpiritsRestlessnessDry PlacesComing Out Of PeopleRestCasting Out Demons

"When one lights a lamp he does not put it in a cellar nor under the bushel, but on a lamp-stand that those who enter may see the light.

Verse ConceptsWeights And Measures, DryCellarsDisclosuresLight Of Lamps

"The lamp of the body is your eye; when your eye is single then your whole body is full of light; but when it is evil your whole body is full of darkness.

Verse ConceptsEvil EyesSingleness Of HeartDarkness Of EvilGood EyesDarknessEyesLightBeing Singleluck

Hereupon one of the lawyers exclaimed, "But teacher, in saying such things you are also reproaching us also."

Verse ConceptsInsultsLegalismInsulting Other People

"For all these things the nations of the world are seeking; but your Father knows that you have need of these things.

Verse ConceptsGod's CareCarePagansSeeking For Concrete ThingsWhat Foreigners Are LikeWorrying

"But if that slave should say to himself, 'My master delays his coming,' and should begin to beat the men and the maids, and to eat and drink and to get drunk,

Verse ConceptsGluttonydrinking, abstention fromSoliloquyEating And Drinkingdrunkards

"but he who did not know, but did things worthy of a beating, will receive few lashes. To whom much has been given, from him much will be required, and to whom much is entrusted, of him they will ask the more.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsResponsibility, To GodSin, Nature OfStewardshipTrustworthinessWork, Divine And HumanIgnorance Of EvilGod's NeedsFaithful In MuchThose To Whom God GivesAccountabilityResponsibility

"Would it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how am I straitened till it is accomplished!

Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeBaptism, significance ofMission, Of Jesus ChristForeknowledge Of ChristAccomplishingChrist's BaptismBaptism

"Do you think that I am come to make peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather dissension.

Verse ConceptsPublic OpinionSchismsDivisions Of OpinionThinking ArightNo PeaceFamily UnityFamily Conflictdivision

"Hypocrites! you know how to read the face of the earth and of the sky; but how is it that you do not know how to read the signs of the present time?

Verse ConceptsDullnessThe Present AgeAppearances ofHypocritesHypocrisyDiscernmentSigns Of The End TimesEnd TimesWeather In The Last DaysSeasons Changingweather

"I tell you no; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.

Verse ConceptsUrgencyRepentanceRepent Lest You Die

"I tell you no; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did."

Verse ConceptsRepent Lest You Die

Then he gave them this parable. "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came to look for fruit on it, but found none.

Verse ConceptsMetaphorical VineyardsSeeking For Concrete Things

"If after that it bears fruit, well and good; but if not you shall cut it down.'"

Verse ConceptsDivine DelaysFelling TreesBearing FruitOlive Treescutting

But the ruler of the synagogue was indignant at Jesus for healing her on the Sabbath, and said to the crowd. "There are six days of the week on which men ought to work. Therefore come during those, and get cured, but not on the Sabbath Day."

Verse ConceptsDays, Natural UsePharisees, Beliefs OfLegalismSix DaysAngry With ChristDoing One's WorkJesus HealingThe Sabbath And ChristJesus Healing On Sabbath

But the Lord answered him. "Hypocrites!" he said, "does not each one of you loose his ox or his ass from the stall on the Sabbath Day, and lead it to water,

Verse ConceptsDonkeysMangersShepherds, As OccupationsUnkindnessWaterThe Sabbath And ChristHypocrisy

teaching as he journeyed toward Jerusalem. And a man came behind him and said, "Lord are there but few that are saved?"

Verse ConceptsFew PeopleFew In The KingdomGod Wants To Save AllBeing SavedMissing SomeoneGoing To HeavenGoing To ChurchBeing LostFeeling Lostgroupspeople

"Then you will begin saying, 'But we have eaten and drunk in your presence, and you have taught in our streets.'

Verse ConceptsRoadsThe EucharistThe Presence Of ChristChrist TeachingUsing RoadsEating And Drinking

"But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when your host arrives he may say to you, 'My friend, come up higher.' Then you will be honored before the other guest.

Verse ConceptsPresumptionSeatsMoving UpwardsReclining To EatBe Humble!Guest RoomsBeing HumbleMoving OnMoving To A New PlaceWaiting Till Marriageovereating

"And the slave said, 'My master, your orders have been carried out, but yet there is room.'

Verse ConceptsSpacious Place

"Salt is good, but if even the salt have lost its flavor, with what shall it be seasoned?

Verse ConceptsDecayPersonal ContactTastelessnessTastelessSournessluck

"And he was longing to be filled with the husks which the swine were eating, but no one gave him any.

Verse ConceptsFriendlessnessStomachsBeansNothingRepulsive FoodNoting What Animals Eat

"So they began to make merry. But his elder son was in the field, and as he drew near to the house he heard music and dancing,

Verse ConceptsdanceBanquets, ActivitiesMealsSocial FellowshipMusic To Celebrate

"But he was angry and would not go in; so his father came out, and attempted to plead with him; but he said to his father.

Verse ConceptsGesturesAnger, HumanGoing OutsideUnnamed People Angry With Others

"'But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with harlots, you have killed him the fatted calf.'

Verse ConceptsBitterness, Examples OfProstitutionWantonnessFat AnimalsKilling Domesticated AnimalsEating Cattle

"'But it was fitting that we should make merry and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive; he was lost and is found.'"

Verse ConceptsAlive, Description OfBeing Dead In SinSpiritually DeadLost People

"'Remember my son.' said Abraham, 'that you had in your lifetime all your good things, and in the same way Lazarus his evil things; but now here he is comforted, and you are in anguish.

Verse ConceptsLimitednessRiches, Ungodly Use OfDeath Of The Saints, Results InPainful MemoriesReversalsGiving Good ThingsBad SituationsGod Has ComfortedOvercoming Adversity

"But besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who want to cross from here to you cannot, nor can those who would cross from you to us.'

Verse ConceptsHell, As An ExperienceGehennaProbation PeriodGapsUnable To Do Other ThingsOccupants Of HellPurgatorybridges

"But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets, let them listen to them.'

Verse ConceptsTaking The Law To HeartWritten In The Prophets

"'Nay, Father Abraham,' he said 'but if some one went to them from the dead they would repent.'

Jesus said to his disciples. "It is not possible but that occasions of stumbling should occur, but woe to him through whom they come!

Verse Conceptsenemies, of believersNecessityTemptation, Avoiding CausingTemptation, Universality OfChrist Speaking To DisciplesWoe To The WickedTemptationimpossible

"But who of you who has a slave plowing or keeping sheep, will say to him, when he is come in from the field, 'Come at once, sit down to dinner,'

Verse ConceptsPloughingSittingReclining To EatPloughmenStock Keepingservanthood

"Even so, you also, after you have done all the things that are commanded you, should say, 'We are but slaves, we have only done what it was our duty to do.'"

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTServants, GoodDuty

"Were there not ten cleansed?" asked Jesus, "but where are the nine?

Verse ConceptsNine CreaturesTen People

"And they shall say to you, 'Lo there! Lo there!' But do not go away or follow them.

Verse ConceptsPeople Following Peoplefollowing

"but on the day that Lot left Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

Verse ConceptsMineralsSodom And GomorrahBrimstoneBurning CitiesSulphur

"For a while he would not, but afterwards he said to himself, 'Though I have neither reverence for God nor regard for man,

Verse ConceptsHeartlessnessBeing Seen By ManNo Fear Of GodPeople Unwilling

"But the tax-gatherer, standing far back, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but kept beating his breast and saying, "'O God be merciful to me, the sinner!'

Verse ConceptsContritionReconciliation, Of The World To GodRepentance, Examples OfRepentance, Nature OfConviction Of SinBeating OneselfBe Merciful!Far From Heredistancebreastspitytaxes

"I tell you that this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself shall be humbled; but he who humbles himself shall be exalted."

Verse ConceptsHumilityPromotionIndividuals going homeHumbling Oneself

And they kept bringing their babies for him to touch them; but when his disciples saw it they began to rebuke them.

Verse ConceptsRebukeSensitivityTouchTouching For HealingThe Disciples ReactionsChildren And The Kingdom

But Jesus called for the babies. "Let the little children come to me," he said, "do not hinder them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoChildlikenessLike ChildrenChildren And The KingdomChrist SummoningDo Not HinderPeople Of The KingdomBaptizing InfantsKidsChild Of Godbelonging

But when he heard these words he became deeply grieved, for he was exceedingly rich.

Verse ConceptsAffluenceEmotions, Kinds OfLove, Abuse OfUnhappinessOther Sad PeopleWealthy People

But they understood none of these sayings. His words were a mystery to them, and they did not know what he meant.

Verse ConceptsDullnessNot Understanding SayingsGod's Things Concealed

Those who went ahead began to reprove him and to tell him to be still; but he kept clamorously shouting all the more, "Son of David, take pity on me!"

Verse ConceptsHeartlessnessBe Merciful!rebukingoverworking

"But this fellow citizens hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, 'We do not wish this man to become our king.'

Verse ConceptsenvoyHatredSelf WillHating GodUnsuitable RuleCitizens

exclaiming. "Oh that at this time you knew, yes, even you, on what your peace depends! But now it is hidden from your eyes.

Verse ConceptsMisused PrivilegesTodayGod's Things ConcealedNo Peace

saying, "It is written, ??he house of God shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers."

Verse ConceptsHouse Of GodDenunciationsStatus Of The Templethieves