Most Popular Bible Verses in Luke

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In this way you will know with certainty the truth that you were taught.

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A lawyer stood up to test him. He asked: Teacher what shall I do to inherit everlasting life?

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In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of all the inhabited earth.

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Jesus said: A man had two sons.

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Shortly after that he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees. They were there to eat on the Sabbath. They watched him.

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Then he returned to Nazareth the place where he was raised. He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day. This was his custom. There he stood up to read.

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Jesus was praying. When he finished one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.

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Jesus turned to speak to the large crowd of people who were traveling with him:

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Jesus was full of God's Holy Spirit when he returned from the Jordan. Holy Spirit led him into the wilderness.

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Many have attempted to write an orderly narrative about the things that have taken place.

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They had no child for Elizabeth was barren and they both were well advanced in years.

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It was early in the morning on the first day of the week. They went to the tomb with the spices that they had prepared.

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Give and it shall be given to you. You will receive a good measure. It will be pressed down, shaken together, running over and they will give it to you. For with the measure that you measure out it will be measured to you also.

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The whole crowd of people prayed outside at the hour of incense.

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Then he said: Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

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Jesus stood by the Lake of Gennesaret as the crowds pressed in upon him in order to hear the word of God.

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It does not! I tell you; if you do not turn from your sins, you will die as they did.

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Zechariah was troubled. When he saw the angel he was filled with fear.

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Jesus was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath.

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He said: These are my words that I spoke to you, while I was yet with you. All things must be fulfilled. They are things that are written in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning me.

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That day two of them traveled to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.

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The custom was to draw lots to see who served in the temple. It was his turn to enter into the temple of God and burn incense.

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A member of the crowd said: Teacher, help my brother divide the inheritance with me.

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One day a large number of tax collectors and other outcasts came to listen to Jesus.

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If he asked for an egg would he give a scorpion?

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Shake off the dust that clings to your feet, from that city, so they may know that the kingdom of God came near.

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When Jesus began to teach he was about thirty years old. Jesus was the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,

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Some people there gave him an account of how Pilate killed some Galilaeans while they offered sacrifices.

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It was the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judaea. Herod served as tetrarch of Galilee. Herod's brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis. Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene.

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I came to strike fire upon the earth and what do I care if it is already kindled?

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There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a priest named Zechariah. He was of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron. Her name was Elizabeth.

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Why do you call me Lord, and do not do what I tell you to do?

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See my hands and my feet that it is I. Touch me and see. A spirit does not have flesh and bones like I have.

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I tell you, it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

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They questioned among themselves, which of them would do this thing.

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When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.

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About eight days after he said these things he took Peter, John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.

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Jesus told his disciples: There was a rich man who had a servant who managed his property. The rich man learned that the manager was accused of wasting his master's money.

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The Pharisees asked: When does the kingdom of God come? Jesus answered them: The kingdom of God does not come with observable signs.

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His disciples asked him what this illustration means.

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Every year his parents went to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

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Jesus traveled to Jerusalem. He went along the border between Samaria and Galilee.

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As they spoke these things he stood in their midst and said: May you have peace.

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I say to you: Ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened to you.

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Every valley shall be filled. Every mountain and hill shall be brought low. The crooked shall become straight and the rough ways smooth.

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Another reported: Lord, here is your pound. I kept it stored in a napkin.

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The crowds followed him and he welcomed them. He spoke to them about the kingdom of God. He healed many who were sick.

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The official of the synagogue was angry that Jesus healed on the Sabbath. He told the people: There are six days in which we should work. Come during those days and be healed, not on the Sabbath!

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He said: It is written that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day.

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After that he, his disciples and a great crowd went to a city called Nain.

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When they did this they caught a large number of fish and their nets were breaking.

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He knew their thoughts. So he said to the man that had the withered hand: Stand up and come here. He arose and stepped forward.

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Jesus answered: A man traveled from Jerusalem to Jericho. He fell among robbers. They stripped him, beat him and left him half dead.

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You will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son. You will call his name Jesus.

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Mary traveled with haste to the city of Judah in the hill country.

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They will be killed by the edge of the sword. Some will be led captive into all the nations. The people of the nations will tread down Jerusalem until the time of the Nations is fulfilled.

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After Jesus spoke he went to Jerusalem.

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He said: When you pray say, 'Father holy (sacred) (sanctified) (blessed) (consecrated) is your name. Let your kingdom come.

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You will be without voice or language till the day when these things happen. Your lack of faith in what I say has caused this.

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He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.

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I also am a man with much authority. I am in charge of soldiers and say to this one go and he goes and to another I say come and he comes. I tell my servant to do this and he does it.

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The people were waiting for Zechariah. They were surprised he was in the Temple for such a long time.

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Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel. He has visited his people and brought them redemption. (Psalm 72:18)

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It will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you.

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Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth among men with whom he is pleased.

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Great numbers of the children of Israel will return to Jehovah their God because of him. (1 Samuel 7:3)

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He wanted to eat the Carob bean pods the pigs ate, but no one gave him anything to eat.

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A man who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery. The man who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. [Jesus continued to tell illustrations.]

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Following the days of their purification according to the Law of Moses they brought him up to Jerusalem. There they would present him to God.

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John answered, saying to them: I baptize you with water. He is coming who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoelaces. He will baptize you in Holy Spirit and in fire.

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But the tax collector stood far away and would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven. He beat his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner.

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They arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is near Galilee.

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He came down with them, and stood on a level place. A great crowd of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem came to hear him. Others from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases.

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Neither shall they say it is here or over there! The kingdom of God is here with you (in your midst) (among you).

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Gabriel appeared to her and said: Greetings highly favored one. God is with you.

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When it was time he sat down with the apostles.

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They were close to Jerusalem. They assumed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. Jesus responded to their assumption with an illustration.

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Were the others not willing to return with this foreigner to give glory to God?

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If you will worship me it will all be yours.

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The angel said to Mary: Do not fear for you have found favor with God.

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After eight days the baby was circumcised. He was called by the name, Jesus. (Jesus: Jehovah is salvation) This was the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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Now he said: Take your purse and wallet. If you do not have a sword sell your cloak and buy one.

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He spoke an illustration to them: The land of a rich man produced well.

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After he taught the people he went to Capernaum.

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They received testimony from those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning. Ministers of God's word delivered it to us.

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Mary asked the angel: How is this to be for I have had no intercourse with a man?

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The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets was in effect until John the Baptist. From that time on the Good News about the Kingdom of God is being taught.

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After that he met a tax collector named Levi sitting at his place of business. He told him: Follow me.

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Jesus told his disciples: Things that cause people to stumble do happen. However it is a terrible thing for someone to make them happen!

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He said: Arise and go your way. Your faith has made you whole.

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Contention grew between them concerning which of them was the greatest.

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He said to them: The harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few. Pray that the Master (Controller) (Lord) of the harvest will send laborers into his harvest.

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Jesus said: I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm? Is it lawful to save a life, or to destroy it?

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He said to his disciples: Let us go to the other side of the lake. Then he and his disciples boarded a boat and did so.

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He was in great torment in the grave (hades). He looked up and saw Abraham, far away, with Lazarus at his side.

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They led him away. Simon of Cyrene was traveling from the country. They seized him and forced him to carry the stake for Jesus.

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They came to the place called the skull. They impaled him and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.

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He will go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah. He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and wrongdoers to the way of righteousness. This will make ready a people whose hearts have been directed to Jehovah (YHWH). (Malachi 3:1)

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I say to you, that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, will the Son of man find faith on the earth when he comes?

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One of the criminals who were hanged complained bitterly to him saying: Are you the Christ? Save yourself and us.

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They brought all their babes to him that he should touch them. When the disciples saw it they rebuked them.

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He that hears you hears me; and he that rejects you rejects me and he that rejects me rejects him that sent me.

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One day when he was teaching, Pharisees and doctors of the Law were in the crowd. People came from every village of Galilee, Judea and Jerusalem. God's power was with him to heal.

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Jesus answered him: It is written, man shall not live by bread alone. (Deuteronomy 8:3)

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One of the guests at the table then said to Jesus: Those who sit down at the feast in the Kingdom of God will be happy!

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Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher was a very old prophetess.

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He saw rich men putting their gifts into the treasury.

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They said to each other: Were our hearts not burning within us? When he spoke to us in the way and opened the scriptures to us?

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He went to the Mount of Olives as was his custom and the disciples also followed him.

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The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good. The evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth that which is evil. Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

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If you plan to build a tower, you sit down first and figure out what it will cost. Then you see if you have enough money to finish the job.

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Jesus and his disciples went through the grain fields on a Sabbath. His disciples plucked the ears, rubbed them in their hands and ate.

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Jesus heard this and marveled at him. He turned to the crowd and said, I tell you I find no greater faith in Israel.

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When he came out he could not speak to them. They realized he saw a vision in the temple. Instead of talking he made signs to them.

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The Lord answered: You hypocrites! You would untie your ox or your donkey from the stall and take it out to give it water on the Sabbath.

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He registered himself with Mary, who was engaged to him. She was about to become a mother.

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He led them out until they were near Bethany. Then he lifted up his hands and blessed them.

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He reasoned to himself, what will I do? I have nowhere to store my fruits?

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On the way a man came to him and said: I will follow you wherever you go.

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I feared you because you are an austere man. You take up what you do not lay down and you reap that which you did not sow.

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Mary said: Look, Jehovah's servant. Let it happen to me as you spoke. The angel departed from her. (1 Samuel 1:11)

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When the days of his priestly service ended he went home.

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It was about the sixth hour. Darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.

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the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the Son of God.

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He said: Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.

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He told the crowds that came to be baptized by him: You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

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She said: This is the way God has dealt with me by taking away my reproach among men. (1 Samuel 1:11)

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Bring my enemies that do not want me to rule over them and kill them in front of me.

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Many people were expecting the Messiah. They reasoned in their hearts concerning John: Perhaps he was the Messiah.

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Woe to those who are pregnant and those who nurse a child in those days! There will be great distress upon the land, and wrath to this people.

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Will you Capernaum be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to the grave.

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The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.

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It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest detail of the Law to be eliminated.

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The feast of unleavened bread was near. This is called the Passover.

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He led him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle (highest level) of the temple. Then he said to him: If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here.

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Jesus went through towns and villages, teaching the people and traveling toward Jerusalem.

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When the apostles returned they told Jesus about the things they had done. They traveled to the city of Bethsaida.

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It would be better for him to have a large millstone tied around his neck and be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.

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Traveling with him were the women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities. This included Mary Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out.

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They called their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They filled both boats until they began to sink.

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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets! You stone those sent to you. How often I would have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her own brood under her wings. But you would not have it!

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One time while he was in one of the cities a man full of leprosy fell on his face before Jesus. He said: Lord, if you want to you can make me clean.

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As the day wore on the twelve came to him and said: Send the people away, that they may go into the villages and country nearby to find lodging and get food, for we are here in a lonely place.

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His wife Elisabeth became pregnant. She remained in seclusion for five months.

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If any man is ashamed of my teachings, and of me the Son of man will be ashamed of that person. This will happen when he comes in his own glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels.

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Some Pharisees came to Jesus and warned him: You must leave and go somewhere else for Herod wants to kill you.

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Teacher, they said, we know that you are right in what you say and teach. You are not partial and do not play favorites. Rather you teach the way of God truthfully.

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Joseph came from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea to be counted and taxed. He went to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David.

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He took the twelve to Jerusalem so that the Son of man will accomplish all the things that are written through the prophets:

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Some spoke of how wonderful the temple was. How it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus replied:

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Next he traveled to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. There he taught them on the Sabbath day.

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Do you think I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, No, instead division.

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If Beelzebub helps me cast out demons, who helps your sons cast them out? They will be your judges.

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If you have a hundred sheep and lose one of them, what do you do? You leave the other ninety-nine sheep in the pasture and go looking for the one you lost until you find it.

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Some Sadducees came to him. They believe there is no resurrection.

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When the crowd gathered to him, he said: This generation is evil. It seeks a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah.

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He said to them: You feed them. They replied: We have no more than five loaves and two fishes unless we should go and buy food for all these people.

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Now it was time for Elisabeth to give birth. She gave birth to a son.

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Suppose a woman with ten silver coins loses one of them. What does she do? She lights a lamp and sweeps her house. She looks carefully everywhere until she finds it.

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He looked around at everyone and said to the man: Stretch out your hand. And he did so and his hand was restored.

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Abraham said: If they would not listen to Moses and the prophets, they would not listen to someone from the dead.

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I will show you the one to fear. Fear the one who, after he has killed, has power to destroy you (throw into the ever-burning trash fires of the valley of Hinnom) (Greek: Gehenna). This is one you should fear.

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A great crowd came to him from every city. He spoke to them with an illustration:

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The master told the servant, 'Go to the country roads and lanes and make people come so my house will be full.'

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The whole company of them rose up and brought him before Pilate.

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Jesus said to his host: When you give a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your rich neighbors. They will invite you back, and in this way you will be paid for what you did.

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The same applies to you. When you have done all you have been told to do, you say, we are unworthy servants. We have done what we ought to have done.

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When the messengers returned to the house they found the servant in good health.

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He released the man who was in prison for insurrection and murder and he delivered Jesus to their will.

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The man replied: I have observed all these things from my youth.

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He said: I would pull down my barns and build larger barns. I will store all my grain and goods there.

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He knew their thoughts. So he told them: Every kingdom that is divided is destroyed. A house divided against itself falls.

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They approached the village where they were going and he appeared to be going further.

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There were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.

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The axe is now at the root of the trees. Every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown in to the fire.

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He sent his servant to tell the guests that everything is ready.

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and Matthew and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealous one,

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His answer shamed his enemies. The people rejoiced over the wonderful things he did.

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When he came near the gate of the city he saw people carrying a dead person. It was the only son of a widow. Many people were with her.

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She was greatly troubled by this and wondered about the meaning of this salutation.

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But you should not be this way. He who is the greater among you let him become as the younger. He that is chief among you is he who serves.

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But when he heard these things he became very sad for he was very rich.

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He hoped he could eat the bits of food that fell from the rich man's table. Then the dogs would come and lick his sores.

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He said to him: Out of your own mouth I will judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I am an austere man, taking up that which I did not lay down, and reaping that which I did not sow.

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It is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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He took the five loaves and the two fishes. Looking up to heaven, he blessed them and broke the bread. Then he gave them to the disciples to pass out to the crowd.

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They all made excuses one after another. The first one told the servant: 'I bought a field and must go and look at it. Please accept my apologies.'

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A poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, used to be brought to the rich man's door.

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Why did you not put my money in the bank? That way I could collect interest when I returned.

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First he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

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They will carry you with their hands so you do not dash your foot against a stone.

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They did so, and made them all sit down.

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If Satan is divided against himself how will his kingdom stand? You say I cast out demons with the help of Beelzebub.

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If any one asks why you untied him say the Lord needs him.

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He and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish.

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Seek first his kingdom and these things will be added to you.

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They ate and were all filled. Twelve baskets of left over pieces remained.

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It is like this. A woman takes some yeast and mixes it with a bushel of flour. Soon the whole batch of dough rises.

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They persuaded him not to go saying, Abide with us. It is nearly evening and the day is almost gone. He stayed with them.

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Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?

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Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,

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When the devil had completed every temptation he departed from him for a season.

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Tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him: Teacher, what must we do?

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If God clothes the grasses in the field, which is here today and is cast into the oven tomorrow, how much more will he clothe you? You have little faith.

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A priest traveled on that road. When he saw him he passed by on the other side.

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After they brought their boats to land they left all and followed him.

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He came near the casket and touched it. The bearers stood still. He said, Young man arise.

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And finally there was Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

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The nobleman said: Take away the pound he was given and give it to him that has the ten pounds.

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Turning to the disciples, he said privately: Blessed are the eyes that see the things you see.

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The servant returned and conveyed this to his master. The master was furious. He commanded his servant to hurry into the streets and alleys of the town, and bring back the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.

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He stretched forth his hand and touched him, saying: I want to, be made clean. Immediately the leprosy departed from him.

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I tell you many prophets and kings desired to see the things you see and did not see them. To hear the things you hear and did not hear them.

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The men of Nineveh shall stand up in the judgment with this generation. They will condemn it for they repented at the preaching of Jonah and someone greater than Jonah is here now.

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Father, the son said: 'I have sinned against God and against you. I am not fit to be called your son.'

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You have continued with me in my temptations.

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Consider the way the lilies grow. They do not toil and neither do they spin. Yet I tell you even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

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Again Jesus asked: With what should I compare the Kingdom of God?

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None of those who were invited will taste my dinner! He said.

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He who was dead sat up and spoke and he was returned to his mother.

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They hurried to see the baby. They found Mary and Joseph. And they saw the baby lying in the manger.

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They were not able to apprehend him in front of the people. They were amazed by his answer and kept quiet.

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He said the Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be impaled, and the third day rise again.

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They said: John the Baptist. Others say Elijah and still others say one of the old prophets has risen again.

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If they do not receive you in their city go into their streets and,

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He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all.

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Seeing him Jesus said: It is very difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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Jesus replied: It is said you should not test Jehovah your God. (Deuteronomy 6:16)

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He said to the disciples: The time will come when you shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it.

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They were all afraid and they praised God. They said: A great prophet has appeared among us. God has visited (inspected) (selected) his people.

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When some one stronger comes to him and overpowers him he takes away his armor and steels his possessions.

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In that hour he cured many diseases, plagues and evil spirits. Sight was restored to the blind.

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He commanded them to tell this to no man.

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Even so, when you see these things coming to pass, know that the kingdom of God is near!

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I am not fit to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired workers.'

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Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed. Nothing is secret that will not be made known and come to light.

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The news about him spread far away and large crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities.

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He then takes seven other spirits more evil than himself and they enter in and dwell. The last condition of that man becomes worse than the first.

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Just as the light from lightning shines from one part of the sky to another part of the sky, so the Son of man will be in his day.

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Blessed are you who hunger now for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now: for you shall laugh.

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Which is greater, he who sits and eats or he who serves? Is it he who sits and eats? However I am in the midst of you as he who serves.

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Jesus turned to them and said: Daughters of Jerusalem do not weep for me but weep for yourselves and for your children.

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For the people of the nations seek after these things. Your Father knows that you need them.

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I tell you that which is written must be fulfilled in me. He was numbered with transgressors for that which concerns me has fulfillment.

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He told him to tell no one and go and show himself to the priest. Then he was to make a cleansing offering, just as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.

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To proclaim the acceptable year of Jehovah. (Isaiah 61:1)

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The master of the house will close the door. You stand outside and knock on the door and say: 'Open the door for us, sir!' He will answer: 'I do not know where you come from!'

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John reproved Herod the tetrarch for all the evil things he had done for he took his brother Herodias' wife.

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Immediately he rose up before them, took his bed and departed to his house, glorifying God.

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He said: What is written in the law? How do you read it?

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They told him: Your mother and your brothers are near. They wish to see you.

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All that heard it wondered at the things that were spoken to them by the shepherds.

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Jesus answered: Have you not read what David did when he was hungry. He and his companions,

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The older brother was so angry he would not enter the house. His father came out and begged him to come in.

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He told them: Collect no more than that which is prescribed.

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He preached good news to the people by offering many encouraging words.

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How is it that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

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As soon as they saw it they told what they had heard about the child.

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After John's disciples departed he told the crowd about John: What did you go into the wilderness to find? Was it a reed shaken with the wind?

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I say to you, that every one who has more shall be given. The man who does not have what little he has shall be taken away from him.

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According to God's Law they must offer a sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

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Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription does it have? They said, Caesar's.

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He will be delivered up to the people of the nations, and will be mocked, and shamefully treated, and spit upon.

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Other seed fell on the good ground. It grew and produced fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things he cried. He said: He who has ears to hear let him hear.

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entered into the house of God. They and the others with them ate the showbread (holy bread). It is only lawful for the priest to eat it.

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When the men found him they said: John the Baptist sent us. Are you the one who comes or should we look for another?

403

The servant soon told his master, 'Your order has been carried out but there is still more room.'

404

That which you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. That which you have spoken in the inner chambers will be proclaimed on the housetops.

405

Woe to you who are full now! For you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now! You will mourn and weep.

406

News about him went through out all Judea and around the region.

409

They ate, they drank and they got married until Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came, and destroyed them all.

410

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen.

411

It is like this. A man plants a mustard seed in his field. The plant grows and becomes a tree. The birds make their nests in its branches.

412

She entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elisabeth.

413

Go your way for I send you as lambs in the midst of wolves.

414

He added this also to them all. He locked up John in prison.

417

When they produce leaves you know that summer is near.

419

The devil said to him: If you are the Son of God command this stone to become bread.

420

He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.

422

Another said: 'I purchased five pairs of oxen and am on my way to try them out. Please accept my apologies.'

423

The rich man responded: It is not enough father Abraham! If someone from the dead went to them they would repent.

425

Peter said: Indeed we have left our own to follow you.

426

It will come as a surprise to all who dwell on the face of the earth.

427

The father called his servants. He said: 'Hurry and bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet.

428

Some of the Pharisees asked: Why do you do what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath day?

430

He told him: You answered correctly, do this and you will live.

431

If you do not, you will not be able to finish the project after laying the foundation. Everyone who sees what happened will ridicule and poke fun of you.

432

John sent two of his disciples to the Lord. They asked, Should we look for another or are you the one?

433

He asked one of the servants what was happening?

434

A centurion's servant, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and at the point of death.

435

Under the power of the spirit he came to the temple. The parents brought in the child Jesus, that they obey the custom of the law.

437

When he arrived on the shore, a demon-possessed man met him. He wore no clothes and did not live in a house but in the tombs. He had been this way a long time.

438

They seized him and led him away. They took him to the high priest's house. Peter followed from a distance.

439

They heard this and asked: Than who can be saved?

440

When he saw Jesus he cried out and fell down in front of him. He shouted in a loud voice: What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I implore you do not torment me.

441

But they were afraid and supposed that they saw a spirit.

442

The days are coming when they will say blessed are the barren those without children and the breasts that never nursed.

443

But when Lot left Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

444

Men brought a man on a bed. He was paralyzed. They tried to bring him in and lay him before Jesus.

445

When the people heard, they acknowledged God's justice. They received their baptism from John.

446

A man will be on the housetop. He should not go down into the house to take his possessions. He that is in the field should likewise not return to the house.

447

Again he will say: 'I do not know where you come from. Get away from me, you wicked people!'

450

the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

451

They rose up to drive him out of the city. They led him to the top of the hill where their city was built to throw him down the hill.

452

They awoke him saying: Master, Master, we parish! He rebuked the wind and the raging of the water and there was calm.

453

They asked him: Teacher, Moses wrote if a man's brother dies and he is childless, his brother should take the wife, and raise up seed for his brother.

454

They said: The Lord needs him.

455

He told them, Go into the nearby village. You will find a colt tied. No man has ever sat on him. Untie him and bring him to me.

456

There were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Only one of them was cleansed, Naaman the Syrian.

457

Then you will answer, we ate and drank with you. You taught in our town!

458

So you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins, he said to the man who was paralyzed, I say to you, arise, take up your bed and go to your house.

459

the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

461

the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,

462

Other seed fell on the rock. As soon as it grew it withered away because it had no moisture.

464

Blessed is he who is not offended by me.

465

He saw two boats docked by the shore. The fishermen had gone away from them and were washing their nets.

466

He received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:

467

He spoke to his father in anger. All these years I have worked like a slave for you. I have never disobeyed you. What have you given me? Not even a goat for me to have a feast with my friends!

469

What did you go to see, a man clothed in fancy clothes? Only kings dress in fancy clothes.

470

Elijah was not sent to any of them. He was only sent to Zarephath in the land of Sidon. She was a widow.

472

And the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus disciples. They asked: Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?

473

the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

474

Simon answered, Master we worked all night and caught nothing. At your word I will let down the nets.

475

This is he of whom it is written, Behold I send my messenger before you. He will prepare a way before you.

476

Levi made him a great feast in his house. There was a large group of tax collectors and of others that were sitting at the meal with them.

478

But he passed through the midst of them and went his way.

479

They asked him: Where, Lord? And he said to them: Where the body is the eagles will also gather.

480

They will tell you go here or go there, but do not follow them.

481

Jesus fell asleep as they sailed to the other side. A large windstorm came to the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in danger.

482

The other rebuked him saying: Do you not respect God, seeing you are also condemned?

483

Still other seed fell among the thorns. The thorns grew with it, and choked it.

484

When he arrived he said to them: Pray that you do not enter into temptation.

486

To whom or what should I compare the men of this generation?

487

When a king commands ten thousand men to fight another king who comes against him with twenty thousand men, he will sit down first and decide if he is strong enough to defeat the other king.

488

The spirit seized him many times. For this reason he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters. Breaking the bands apart, he was driven by the demon into the deserts. Jesus commanded the unclean spirit to come out from the man!

490

He loves our nation and he also built our synagogue for us.

491

The people came early in the morning to hear him in the temple.

492

the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,

493

They could not find a way to bring him in because of the crowd. So they went up to the housetop and let the man and the bed down through the tiles to Jesus.

495

He taught in the temple every day and he stayed on the Mount of Olives at night.

496

He who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of the angels of God.

497

He gave up everything and followed him.

498

They brought him to Jesus. Then they threw their garments on the colt and Jesus sat on him.

499

They came to Jesus and earnestly pleaded with him saying: He is worthy and you should do this for him.

500

When he heard about him he contacted Jesus through the Jewish elders. He asked him to come and save his servant.

501

They pleaded with him that he would not command them to depart into the abyss.

502

Which is easier to say your sins are forgiven or arise and walk?

503

Every one who asks receives. Everyone who seeks will find. It will be opened to everyone who knocks.

504

The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation. She will condemn them for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the Wisdom of Solomon and one greater than Solomon is here now.

505

The owners found them when they untied the colt and asked why do you untie the colt?

506

the son of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,

507

He asked them, Were is your faith? They were afraid and they marveled. They asked: Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

508

Jesus went with them. As he approached the house, the centurion sent friends to him saying, Lord do not trouble yourself. I am not worthy that you should come under my roof.

509

Everyone was amazed and they glorified God. They were filled with fear. They said: We have seen strange things today.

510

He boarded one of the boats. It was Simon's boat. He asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.

511

If they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?

512

He was thrown into prison for insurrection (sedition) in the city and murder.

513

What did you go out to see, a prophet? Yes I tell you and much more than a prophet.

514

the son of Symeon, the son of Judas, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,

515

They will beat and kill him. The third day he will rise.

516

He went to him and bandaged his wounds pouring oil and wine on them. He set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn to take care of him.

517

The same for the second.

518

the son of Amminadab, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

519

the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,

520

If a son of peace lives there, your peace shall rest upon him. If not, it shall return to you again.

521

They departed and went throughout the villages preaching the good news, and healing everywhere.

522

Your brother returned home, the servant answered. Your father killed the prize calf because he has returned safely.

523

He took it and ate it in front of them.

524

If someone does not receive you, when you leave the city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against that person.

525

We are indeed justly condemned for we receive the due reward of our deeds. But this man has done nothing wrong.

526

If he is not strong enough he will send messengers to the other king to ask for terms of peace while he is still far away.

527

Most excellent Theophilus (Greek: Theo philos: friend of God): I have accurately traced the course of all things from the beginning. Now it seems good to me to write this report to you.

528

When he returns he finds the place swept and adorned.

529

Jesus asked him: What is your name? He answered: Legion for many demons had entered into him.

532

I am also not worthy to come to you. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

533

Herod said: I beheaded John, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He wanted to see him.

535

He came closer to Jericho where a blind man sat begging by the side or the road.

537

Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites; the Son of man will be a sign to this generation.

538

Those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last.

539

They left and found things to be as he said.

540

who shall not receive manifold more now and in the age to come everlasting life.

541

As he went, they spread their garments in the way.

542

Jesus said: There was a man who gave a great feast to which he invited many people.

543

There will be two grinding together. One will be taken and the other will be left.

544

When he said this he showed them his hands and his feet.

547

Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

548

They rebuked him and said he should keep quiet. But he cried out even more: You son of David, have mercy on me!

550

I must go on my way today, tomorrow and the following day. It would not be right that a prophet perish outside of Jerusalem.

551

You will cry and grind your teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the Kingdom of God, while you are thrown out!

553

The Lord said: Who is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master shall appoint over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

554

Behold, your house is made desolate. I tell you, you shall not see me until you say blessed is he who comes in the name of Jehovah. (Psalm 118:26)

556

And they told the things that happened in the way, how they recognized him when he broke the bread.

559

When an unclean spirit leaves a man it passes through desolate places. It seeks rest and finds none. It says, 'I will return from where I came.'

560

He said to them: I have earnestly wanted to eat this Passover with you before I die.

561

the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

562

There was a judge in a city that did not fear God and had no respect for man.

563

The next day he called his disciples to choose from them twelve, whom he named apostles (ambassadors) (messengers):

565

Joseph was a member of the council and a good and righteous man.

566

He spoke an illustration to the invited guests. He noticed they chose from the most important seats. So he said to them:

567

He told the people an illustration: A man planted a vineyard. He rented it to tenants and went to another country for a long time.

568

Till I make your enemies a footstool for your feet. (Psalm 110:1)

569

The disciple is not above his teacher. Every one will be like his teacher when he is fully trained.

570

Others said that Elijah had appeared and others and that one of the old prophets had risen again.

571

He left the synagogue and went to Simon's house. Simon's mother in law was suffering with a great fever. They asked him to help her.

572

Are not five sparrows sold for two coins of small value? Yet not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God.

573

Then he saw a poor widow putting in two small coins.

574

Produce fruit that is worthy of repentance. Do not say we have Abraham for our father. I tell you, that God is able to make these stones into children for Abraham.

575

As he was talking a woman out of the crowd shouted: Blessed is the woman who bore you and nursed you.

576

When Jesus returned the crowd welcomed him. They were all waiting for him.

577

Have no fear Zechariah, said the angel, for God has heard your prayer. Your wife Elisabeth will have a son and his name will be John.

578

No one lights a lamp and puts a cover over it or hides it under a bed. Instead he places it on a stand that everyone entering may see the light.

579

He answered John's disciples: Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard. The blind receive their sight! The lame walk and lepers are cleansed. The deaf hear! The dead are raised up and the poor have good news preached to them.

580

The stone was rolled away from the tomb.

583

Jesus continued: To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God? What is it like?

585

He said: A nobleman traveled to a country far away to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

586

The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.

587

He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said: Take this, and share it among yourselves.

590

Then Jesus told them an illustration:

591

The Lord has risen indeed, they said, and he appeared to Simon.

592

Two men went to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.

593

Even before all these things, they will capture you, and persecute you. You will be delivered to synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.

594

All things have been delivered to me from my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father. And no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son is willing to reveal him.

595

His mother and brother tried to come to him but could not because of the crowd.

596

They said: Lord he has ten pounds!

598

Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God, and saying:

599

Salt is good. But if it loses its saltiness it cannot be made salty again.

601

to a virgin named Mary. Mary was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of King David.

602

The rich man said: I beg you, father Abraham, send Lazarus to my father's house.

605

He was given the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it was written:

608

They were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them. They told these things to the apostles.

609

The father answered, My son, you are always here. And everything I have is yours!

610

People will come from east, west, north and south and sit down at the feast in the Kingdom of God.

611

There was an important, wealthy, chief tax collector called Zacchaeus.

612

What father would give his son a stone when he asked for a loaf? What father would give a serpent when his son asked for a fish?

613

She loved much! She has many sins and they are forgiven. When little is forgiven, little love is shown.

614

While they still did not believe him but were filled with joy and wonder, he asked for something to eat.

615

All witnessed this and wondered at the kind words that he spoke. They said: Is this not Joseph's son?

616

You be ready! The Son of man will come at a time when you do not think he will.

621

The master of the dishonest manager praised him for doing a shrewd thing. People of this world are more astute at handling their affairs than people who belong to the light.

622

You hear a voice from the house say, 'The door is shut, my children are in bed, do not bother me. I cannot rise and help you.'

626

Did the Christ need to suffer these things and enter into his glory?

627

What about the eighteen people in Siloam killed when the castle tower fell on them? Do you think this proves that they were worse than all the other people living in Jerusalem?

628

Also healed was Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna. There were many others, who supported them out of their private substance.

629

They said: The disciples of John fast often and make supplications. So do the disciples of the Pharisees. But yours eat and drink.

630

Two criminals were to be put to death with him.

633

Jesus said: Do you think the way those Galileans were killed prove they were worse sinners than all Galileans?

635

This is because a friend of mine is visiting and I do not have any food to feed him.

636

I did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.

637

I tell you truth. There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah. There was no rain from heaven three years and six months. There came a great famine over all the land.

638

Standing by his feet weeping, she wet his feet with her tears. She wiped them with the hair of her head. Then she kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.

639

Those on the rock are those who receive the word with joy. These have no root. They believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.

641

Have him go warn my five brothers that they will not come to this place of torment.

642

It is for this reason the wisdom of God said, 'I send to them prophets and apostles and they will persecute and kill some of them.'

643

When he came close to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples.

645

They appeared in glory and spoke about the death he was about to experience at Jerusalem.

647

He called out: Father Abraham! Take pity on me! Please send Lazarus to dip his finger in some water and cool off my tongue. I am in torment in this fire!

650

They returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

651

The Son of man indeed goes, as it has been determined. But woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!

652

They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).

654

When his disciples James and John saw this they said: Lord, do you want us to request fire from heaven to consume them?

655

One day when he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the good news he saw the chief priests, scribes and elders.

657

Just as you eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

659

Then he said: You will no doubt say this proverb to me, physician heal yourself. That which we heard was done at Capernaum do also here in your own country.

661

A sinful woman went to the Pharisee's house. She brought an alabaster vase filled with ointment.

664

He has helped Israel his servant that he might remember mercy.

665

On the eighth day they circumcised the child. They planned to call him Zechariah, after the name of the father.

666

Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: This child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel and for a sign that is spoken against.

668

After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers. He was listening and asking them questions.

669

Know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming he would have watched. He would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

670

Then they will say to the mountains fall on us and to the hills cover us.

671

He told an illustration to them: No one takes a piece of cloth from a new garment and puts it on an old garment. Otherwise he will tear the new. Also the new will not match the old.

673

They were perplexed about what had happened. Two men stood by them in dazzling apparel.

674

Those accounted worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.

675

Let us say you have a servant who is plowing or looking after the sheep. Do you tell him to hurry and eat his meal when he comes in from the field?

676

A sword will pierce through your mind that the thoughts of many hearts will be disclosed.

677

God's angel appeared to him when he was standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

680

They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.

681

Soldiers also asked him: What must we do? And he said: Do not take money from any one by force. Never falsely accuse any one wrongfully and be content with your wages.

683

Peter ran to the tomb. Looking inside he saw the linen cloths by themselves. He departed to his home, wondering about that which occurred.

685

Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds: I find no fault in this man.

686

He answered: If your faith was as big as a mustard seed; you could say to this mulberry tree, uproot yourself and plant yourself in the sea and it would obey you!

687

I tell you even if he will not rise and give you what you need because he is your friend, he will arise and give you what you need because you keep asking.

688

Woe to you when all men speak well of you! Their fathers did the same to the prophets.

689

I tell you the tax collector and not the Pharisee was right with God when he went home. He who exalts himself will be humbled! He who humbles himself will be exalted!

690

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,

691

They watched him and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous. The spies listened for something in his speech to deliver him up to the authority of the governor.

693

A great crowd of people followed. Many women cried and grieved over him.

695

The next day the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together. They included chief priests and scribes. They led him away to their council, saying:

696

They said: Blessed is the King that comes in the name of Jehovah! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven! (Psalms 118:26; 134:3)

697

Everything covered up will be revealed. Everything hidden will be made known.

698

A good tree does not produce corrupt fruit and a corrupt tree does not produce good fruit.

699

After they came down from the mountain a large crowd met him.

700

Herod the ruler of Galilee heard of all that was done and was very perplexed (confused) (skeptical). Some said John the Baptist was raised from the dead and that he did it.

701

Woe to you lawyers, for you took away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves and you hindered those entering.

703

Jesus told them an illustration: There was a man who had a fig tree growing in his vineyard. He looked for figs on it but found none.

705

Mary remembered all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

706

The centurion saw what was done and glorified God, saying: Certainly this was a righteous man.

707

They reasoned among themselves which of them was the greatest.

708

My eyes have seen your salvation.

710

The people stood watching while the rulers scoffed at him, saying: He saved others let him save himself if this is his chosen, the Christ of God.

711

He said: 'Is it true what I hear about you? Give me a complete accounting of your management of my property for you may not be my manager any longer.'

712

John said: Master we saw some one casting out demons in your name. So we prevented him from doing this because he does not follow us.

714

He told them an illustration: Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.

715

Your relative Elisabeth has also conceived a son even in her old age. This so-called barren woman is in her sixth month.

716

Finally it dawned on him, my father's hired workers have more than they can eat and I am about to starve!

717

He said: If you only knew today the things needed to bring peace! But they are hidden from your eyes.

718

When he finished speaking he asked Simon to put into deep water and let down the nets for a catch.

719

Mary stayed with Elisabeth about three months, and returned to her house.

720

Speaking to them he asked: When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything? They said: Nothing.

721

The angels went away from them into heaven. Then the shepherds said to one another, Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which God told us about.

722

He answered: I tell you if these remain quiet the stones will cry out!

723

Jesus told them: Go tell that fox I cast out demons and heal people today and tomorrow. On the third day my work will be finished.

724

Then the devil said: I will give all this authority and glory to you, for it has been turned over to me. I may give it to whomever I will.

725

He said to the woman: You are saved because of your faith. Go in peace.

726

the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah

727

When Pilate heard it, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

728

The next day he went to a secluded place. The crowds followed him. They did not want him to leave them.

730

Pay attention and hear! Whoever has will be given more. Whoever does not have, more will be taken away, and even what he thinks he has will be taken.

731

However one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the proper way and it shall not be taken away from her.

735

As he spoke a crowd followed Judas, one of the twelve. They came to him. Judas approached Jesus and kissed him.

736

This was the first census made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

737

His winnowing fork is in his hand ready to thoroughly cleanse his threshing-floor. He will gather the wheat into his barn. He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

738

He entered into the synagogue on the Sabbath and taught. There was a man there whose right hand was withered.

739

He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will not end.

740

He said to the crowd: When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say it will rain and it does.

741

They did not understand for the meaning was hidden from them. They could not perceive the things he said.

742

The days of Lot were similar. They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted and they built.

743

So were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon: Do not fear. From now on you will catch men.

746

Jesus said to him: Salvation has come to this house today. He is also a son of Abraham.

747

The chief priests and the scribes searched for a way to put him to death. But they feared the people.

748

When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of God they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

749

It does not! I tell you if you do not turn from your sins, you will die as they did.

750

He told them: The kings of the nations have lordship over them. Those who have authority over them are called Benefactors.

752

the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

753

When you hear of wars and disturbances do not be terrified. These things must occur first. The end is not immediate.

755

Immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. All the people who saw it praised God.

756

When the sun was setting they brought many who were sick of different diseases to him. He laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.

757

The soldiers mocked him and offered him vinegar,

758

He who would save his life shall lose it. He who would lose his life for my sake shall save it.

759

Hearing a crowd go by, he inquired what this meant.

761

And Herod with his soldiers despised him with contempt, and mocked him. They arrayed him in magnificent apparel. Then they sent him back to Pilate.

762

The Lord answered: Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things.

763

He said: Which of you who has an ass or a bull that falls into a well, and will not immediately pull him up on a Sabbath day?

764

He shows mercy towards our fathers and remembers his holy covenant.

765

Those servants are blessed, for the master will find them alert when he comes. I tell you he will tighten his belt, have them sit down at the table, and he will serve them the meal.

767

Abraham said: Your brothers have Moses and the prophets to warn them. They should listen to them.

768

This was according to the words of Isaiah the prophet: The voice of one crying in the wilderness. Make ready the way of Jehovah. Make his paths straight.

769

The farmer went out to sow his seed. As he sowed some fell by the side of the road. It was trampled under foot and the birds of heaven devoured it.

770

He said: The one who showed mercy to him. Jesus said to him: Go and you do like wise.

773

When he had sat down with them to eat he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them.

774

A certain lender had two debtors. One owed five hundred shillings and the other fifty.

776

They said: Lord, here are two swords. And he said to them: It is enough.

779

Soon the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.

780

His father Zechariah was filled with Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

782

We had to celebrate and be happy. Your brother was dead. Now he is alive! He was lost and now he has been found!'

783

He is not here. He has arisen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was yet in Galilee.

785

This frightened them and they bowed down prostrate on the ground. The two men said to them: Why do you seek the living among the dead?

786

When they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.

790

Peter said: Lord are you speaking this illustration to us or to everyone?

792

Her neighbors and her relatives heard that Jehovah magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.

793

For example when an opponent brings you to court, try to settle before you get there. Otherwise, he will drag you in front of a judge and the judge will hand you over to an officer who will throw you into prison.

796

Then he said to them: Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. He who is least among you will be the greatest!

797

I say to you, I shall not drink from the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God comes.

798

Abraham said: Remember, my son, in your lifetime you were given good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. Now he is enjoying himself while you are in torment.

799

If you love those who love you what thanks do you have? Even sinners love those who love them.

800

He said to them, Why are you troubled? And why do you question in your hearts?

801

Demons came out from many. They cried out: You are the Son of God! He rebuked them and charged them not to speak for they knew he was the Christ.

802

As he spoke a Pharisee invited him to dine with him. He accepted the invitation and went to eat.

803

We hoped he would redeem Israel. Yes and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

804

I tell you the truth, there are some here who shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God.

805

He looked at them and asked what does the scripture mean: The stone that the builders rejected the same was made the head of the corner?

807

A man in the synagogue had a spirit of an unclean demon. He cried out with a loud voice:

810

Filled with joy, they bowed down to him in adoration. Then they returned to Jerusalem.

811

The older son was out in the field. When he came close to the house he heard music and dancing.

812

He told another: Follow me. But he said: Lord first let me go bury my father.

813

Your child will be called the prophet of the Most High. You will go in advance of Jehovah God to make his ways ready. (Malachi 3:1)

814

There is a deep pit lying between us, so that those who want to cross over from here to you cannot do so. And no one can cross over to us from where you are.

817

The lamp of your body is your eye. When your eye is clear your entire body is full of light. When it is evil your body is full of darkness.

818

I will go to my father and say: 'Father I have sinned against God and against you.

820

The next day he paid the host two shillings. He said take care of him and if you spend more I will repay you when I return.

822

At first he refused. Then he thought about it and he said to himself, I do not fear God and have little respect for man.

823

He asked: What things? They said to him: The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene. He was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people.

824

He asked them a question: How is it that they say the Christ is David's son?

825

I say to you, of those who are born of women there is none greater than John. Yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

826

What have we to do with you Jesus, you Nazarene? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the Holy One of God!

827

In a short time the younger son sold his share of the property. He left home with the money and traveled to a far away country where he wasted his money in reckless living.

829

There was a widow in that same city. She went to him asking for legal protection from her adversary.

830

One of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

831

Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye? Yet you do not consider the beam in your own eye.

832

I tell you I will not eat it again until it takes place in the kingdom of God.

833

He who is not with me is against me. He who does not help me gather actually scatters.

834

There was a woman having an issue of blood twelve years. She spent all her money on physicians, and could not be healed by any.

836

Everyday he taught in the temple. The chief priests, scribes and other important men of the people looked for ways to destroy him.

837

Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people.

838

This son of yours wasted all your property on prostitutes. When he comes home you kill the prize calf for him!

839

Jesus answered them: Those who have good health do not need a physician. The sick do.

840

When Jesus came to the place he looked up at Zacchaeus and said: Come down quickly for today I must visit your home.

841

He gave us deliverance out of the hand of our enemies so we could serve him without fear.

842

The Pharisee saw it and thought to himself if this man were a prophet he would know what kind of woman touched him. She is a sinner.

843

Martha was worried about the housework. She approached Jesus and said: Lord do you not care that my sister does not help me? Tell her to help me.

846

Even Moses showed that the dead are raised when he was near the bush and he called Jehovah the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. (Exodus 3:6-14)

847

Pilate pronounced a sentence that what they asked for should be done.

848

They devour widows' houses. They offer long prayers to show off in front of others. They shall receive great condemnation.

849

Those by the side of the road are they who have heard. Then the devil comes and takes the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved.

850

The identity of a tree is made clear by the fruit it produces. Men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble.

851

This includes the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. I tell you it will be required of this generation.

852

They will knock you and your children down to the ground. They will not leave one stone upon another. What's more you do not know when this visit will take place.

853

Let the dead bury the dead. You go and publish abroad the kingdom of God. Jesus replied.

854

Give to every one who asks of you and do not demand back your goods from he who takes from you.

855

All of his friends and the women who followed him from Galilee stood watching from a distance.

856

When he was twelve years old they went to the feast of the Passover, as was their custom.

857

Jesus said: Woe to you lawyers also! For you load men with burdens that are difficult to bear. And you will not even touch the burdens with one of your fingers.

860

Herod was very happy to see Jesus. He had wanted to see him for a long time. He hoped to see him perform a miracle.

861

There was in his presence a man who had the dropsy (swollen arms and legs).

862

When they entered they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

863

She shouted loudly: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

865

Jesus sent Peter and John, saying: Go make everything ready that we may eat the Passover.

866

The women from Galilee went with him to see the tomb and the place for the body.

867

They were more insistent saying: He excites the people throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee even to this place.

868

He sent messengers ahead of him. They entered the village of the Samaritans to get ready for him.

869

They did not dare to ask any more questions.

870

They cried out in unison: Take this man away and release to us Barabbas!

871

They asked him: Teacher, when would these things take place? What will be the sign when these things are about to come to pass?

872

Turning to the woman, he said to Simon: See this woman? I entered into your house and you gave me no water for my feet. She watered my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.

873

When you are invited, take the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, friend, move to a more honorable place. And the other guests will see how you are honored.

874

The blood of all the prophets shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation.

875

I tell you, that on that night there will be two in one bed. One will be taken (learn) (be received) and the other will be left (omited) (forsaken).

876

They rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven gathered together with others.

877

When you are invited to a marriage feast do not take the place of honor. Someone more distinguished than you may be invited.

880

He has looked on the low position of his servant. All generations from now on will call me blessed.

881

He cried out: Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!

882

The crowds gathered at this sight. When they saw the things that were done they left beating their breasts.

883

So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil?

884

Then a Samaritan arrived where he was. He was moved with compassion when he saw him.

885

When they saw him they were astonished. His mother said to him: Son, why did you treat us this way? Your father and I have searched for you and we have been worried.

886

Even up to that time she gave thanks to God and spoke to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

888

Then he said: Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

889

My son was dead. Now he is alive. He was lost. Now he has been found. The feasting began.'

890

Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?

891

If you have not been faithful in handling worldly wealth, how can you be trusted with true wealth?

894

Let these words sink into your ears. The Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.

895

He said: When you enter the city a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house.

898

If that servant says in his heart, my master delays his coming; and beats the other servants and eats and drinks to excess,

900

the master of that servant will come when he does not expect. He will come in an hour that he does not know. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

901

This is the sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.

902

The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he said to him: Before the cockcrow this day you will deny me three times.

903

His citizens hated him. They sent a spokesman to him saying we do not want this man to rule us.

904

Others with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women said. He was not there!

905

Before they left Peter said to Jesus: Master it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tabernacles. We could make one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah. He did not know what he was saying.

906

Truly I say to you, this generation shall not pass away, till all things are accomplished.

907

He is like a man building a house. He dug and laid a deep foundation upon the rock. A flood sent a stream of water against the house and could not shake it because it was well built.

908

Truly I tell you he who does not receive the kingdom of God like little child, shall in no wise enter it.

909

The one named Cleopas answered him: Do you travel alone in Jerusalem and not know the things that have happened there these days?

910

This was in the time when Annas and Caiaphas were chief priests. The word of God was delivered to John the son of Zechariah. He was in the wilderness.

911

He said: You brought this man to me as one who perverted the people. I examined him before you and find no fault in this man. He has not done the things you accuse him of.

912

The Lord continued: Pay attention to what the unrighteous judge said.

913

He took it down and wrapped it in a linen cloth. Then he laid him in a tomb that was carved in stone. No man had ever lain in this tomb.

914

While they talked and discussed together Jesus came near and walked with them.

915

They all gave out of their surplus but she gave out of her poverty. She gave all that she had for living expenses.

916

While they were there the time came for Mary to give birth.

918

All that heard them wondered in their heart, saying, What will this child be? For the hand of Jehovah was with him.

919

To give knowledge of salvation to his people in the remission of their sins.

921

When a Levite came to the place he saw the man and passed by on the other side.

922

If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive what thanks do you have? Even sinners lend to sinners to receive again as much.

924

They went to another village.

926

How can you say to your brother: 'Let me remove the speck in your eye when you do not notice the beam in your own eye?' You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye. Then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

927

He went away to discuss with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver Jesus to them.

928

All were amazed and spoke to one another. What is he telling us? For he speaks with authority and with power he commands the unclean spirits and they come out.

929

No man lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a bushel. He puts it on a table so those who enter may see the light.

930

Beware of the scribes for they walk around in long robes. They love greetings in the marketplaces. They sit in the chief seats in the synagogues and the head tables at feasts.

931

They all asked: Are you the Son of God? He said to them: You say that I am.

932

When he finished his prayer he went to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of their sorrow.

934

You bring it back home. You invite your friends and neighbors together to celebrate. You say, 'I am so happy I found my lost sheep.'

935

Peter and his companions were very sleepy. When they awoke they saw his brilliance and the two men that stood with him.

936

After drinking old wine no one desires the new for the old is better.

937

The younger one said to him, Father I want my share of the property. He divided his property between his two sons.

938

However this widow bothers me. For this reason I will avenge her. If she keeps coming to me she will wear me out.

940

It was the day of the Preparation and the Sabbath was near.

941

Herod and Pilate became friends that day. Before that time they were at enmity.

942

the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

943

Jesus' father and mother were amazed at the things that were spoken concerning him.

944

He said: It is written my house shall be a house of prayer. You have made it a den of robbers.

945

He spoke to the disciples while all the people listened:

946

In the resurrection whose wife shall she be? All seven married her.

947

Woe to you Chorazin! Woe to you Bethsaida! If the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which were done in you, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

948

They are like children that sit in the marketplace and call to each other. We played the flute for you but you did not dance. We wailed and you did not weep.

949

Jesus said to Simon: I have something to tell you. He replied: What teacher?

950

The time is coming when your enemies will surround you and blockade you with a rampart (wall) on all sides. They will close in on you.

951

Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you to whom he is like.

953

He went to work for a citizen of that country who sent him to his farm to take care of the pigs.

955

He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, His name is John. They were all amazed.

956

So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore (fig-mulberry) tree near where he would pass by in order to see him.

957

For David said in the book of Psalms: Jehovah said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand.

958

Jesus said: Do not forbid him for he that is not against you is for you.

960

Men will hate you because of my name.

961

A servant girl saw him sitting by the light of the fire. She looked steadfastly upon him and said: This man was also with him.

962

It will be similar in the day that the Son of man is revealed.

963

You foolish ones. Did he that made the outside also make the inside?

965

I know what I will do when my job is gone. My friends will welcome me in their homes.'

966

Even if he comes in the second watch or the third and he finds the same his servants are blessed.

967

Jesus rebuked him, saying: Be quiet and come out of him. When the demon had thrown him down in front of them, he came out of him without harming him.

968

When you find it you are happy. You carry it on your shoulders.

969

He continued: Truly I tell you no prophet is accepted (welcomed) (honored) in his own country.

970

I tell you that you will not get out until you pay every penny of your fine.

971

They told him: Jesus of Nazareth passed by.

972

Jesus spoke to the chief priests, captains of the temple and elders who came against him: Did you come as you would against a robber with swords and clubs?

974

The Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God and were not baptized by him.

975

There will be two men in the field. One will be taken and the other will be left.

977

Say to the master of the house: The teacher says; 'where is the guest chamber where I shall eat the Passover with my disciples?'

978

They were all overwhelmed by the greatness of God. Everyone marveled at all the things he did. Jesus said to his disciples:

979

Those near him saw what happened and asked: Lord shall we strike them with a sword?

980

I will therefore punish him, and release him.

981

One hundred barrels of olive oil,' he said. 'Here is your bill,' he told him; 'settle for fifty.'

982

Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let those who are in the midst of her leave. And let no one from the country enter.

983

The sun failed to shine. The veil of the temple was torn in two.

984

Every one that falls on that stone shall be broken to pieces. Every one the stone falls on will be scattered as dust.

985

Jesus spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees: Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?

986

He asked: What are you talking about with each other as you walk? They stopped walking and were sad.

987

His mother spoke up and said: He shall be called John.

988

When I heard your greeting the baby leaped in my womb for joy.

989

They remembered his words.

990

They did not speak. So he held the man and healed him and let him go.

992

No one puts new wine in old wine skins. The new wine will burst the old skins and spill the wine.

993

Jesus replied: Could you make the sons of the bride-chamber fast while the bridegroom is with them?

995

Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus. He fell down at Jesus' feet and implored him to come to his house.

996

He will show you a large furnished upper room. Make it ready.

999

He was near the descent of the Mount of Olives. The entire crowd of disciples rejoiced and praised God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen.

1000

The Pharisee wondered about Jesus not bathing before dinner.