he said, yes. and when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, what think you Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of others?

tell us therefore, what is your opinion? is it lawful to pay tribute to Cesar, or no?

or those eighteen, upon whom the tower of Siloam fell, and slew them, do you think they were greater criminals than the other inhabitants of Jerusalem?

I speak as to knowing men: be you your selves the judges of what I say.

A certain

Again he said: a certain man had two sons;

Son

about the sixth and ninth hour he went out again, and gave the like directions.

when a man travels into foreign parts, he leaves his goods in charge to his servants, he appoints to every one his task, and orders the porter to be vigilant,

therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye inflexibly steady, and continually surpass others in the work of the Lord, knowing that he will not leave your christian labour unrewarded.

General references

but the Scribes and Pharisees of that place reproach'd his disciples, and said, why do ye eat and drink with publicans and scandalous people?

then you will see those, who were last, become first: and those who were first, become last.

Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;