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The Spirit of Jehovah is upon me. He anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind. To set at liberty those who are bruised.
A rich man dressed in the most expensive clothes and lived in great luxury every day.
In this way you will know with certainty the truth that you were taught.
The next month God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth in Galilee
A lawyer stood up to test him. He asked: Teacher what shall I do to inherit everlasting life?
The angel replied: Holy Spirit would come to you and the power of the Most High will envelope you. Because of this the newborn will be called the Son of God.
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of all the inhabited earth.
He told them all: If any man would come after me let him deny himself. Let him take up his stake (of self-denial) daily, and follow me.
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.
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.
Along the way he entered a village. A woman named Martha received him into her house.
Jesus was praying. When he finished one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.
He spoke an illustration to them emphasizing the need to pray and not become tired:
Jesus was full of God's Holy Spirit when he returned from the Jordan. Holy Spirit led him into the wilderness.
One of the Pharisees asked him to dine with him. He went to the Pharisee's house and sat down to eat.
Many have attempted to write an orderly narrative about the things that have taken place.
The Lord appointed seventy disciples and sent them in groups of two into every city and place where he was about to go.
They had no child for Elizabeth was barren and they both were well advanced in years.
The Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
[Jesus said: Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do.](This verse not found in older manuscripts.) They cast lots and divided his garments among themselves.
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.
I tell you who listen, love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.
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.
He faithfully executed the priest's duties before God.
He gave thanks. Then he took the bread, broke it and gave it to them, saying: This represents my body that is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
He then spoke this illustration to some who trusted in themselves. They were very self-righteous. They looked down on others:
Jesus stood by the Lake of Gennesaret as the crowds pressed in upon him in order to hear the word of God.
It does not! I tell you; if you do not turn from your sins, you will die as they did.
You who come to me may not be my disciple unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters and yourself.
The scribes and the Pharisees watched to see if he would heal on the Sabbath. They looked for a way to accuse him.
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.
That day two of them traveled to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
He replied: Today I tell you this. You will be with me in paradise.
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.
A member of the crowd said: Teacher, help my brother divide the inheritance with me.
Do not fear little flock for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
One day a large number of tax collectors and other outcasts came to listen to Jesus.
Shake off the dust that clings to your feet, from that city, so they may know that the kingdom of God came near.
When Jesus began to teach he was about thirty years old. Jesus was the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,
He answered: Love Jehovah your God with all your heart and with all your life, with all your strength and with all your mind. (Feelings and total existence) (Might and total thinking capacity) And you should love your neighbor as yourself. (Deuteronomy 6:5) (Leviticus 19:18)
Mary said: My life magnifies Jehovah my God. (1 Samuel 2:1)
You see I send the promise of my Father upon you. You are to wait in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.
Some people there gave him an account of how Pilate killed some Galilaeans while they offered sacrifices.
You will be filled with joy, and many will be happy at his birth.
Repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
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.
Shepherds in the same country were in the field keeping watch by night over their flock.
He looked at his disciples and said: Blessed are you who are poor for yours is the kingdom of God.
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.
There will be signs in sun and moon and stars. The earth will experience distress of nations in disarray for the roaring of the sea and the waves.
Jesus was directed by God's Spirit to return to Galilee. His reputation spread through out the region.
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.
Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat.
I tell you, it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.
Jesus said: Be careful, do not covet, for life does not come from your possessions.
He will be great. He will be called the Son of the Most High. Jehovah God will give him the throne of his father David. (Isaiah 11:1-10)
The days were approaching for his ascension. He was determined to go to Jerusalem.
About eight days after he said these things he took Peter, John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.
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.
The Pharisees asked: When does the kingdom of God come? Jesus answered them: The kingdom of God does not come with observable signs.
He explained to them all the Scriptures about the things concerning him. He spoke about Moses and all the prophets.
As you would like men to do to you, do also to them.
If you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?
Jesus traveled to Jerusalem. He went along the border between Samaria and Galilee.
He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
When God speaks, these things are possible.
I say to you: Ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened to you.
Jesus cried with a loud voice: Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. After saying this he quit breathing.
He prayed: Father if it is your will remove this cup from me, nevertheless not my will, but your will be done.
Every valley shall be filled. Every mountain and hill shall be brought low. The crooked shall become straight and the rough ways smooth.
Christ (Messiah) the Lord, a Savior, is born this day in the city of David.
The crowds followed him and he welcomed them. He spoke to them about the kingdom of God. He healed many who were sick.
Jesus and the twelve apostles traveled through cities and villages preaching the good news of the kingdom of God.
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!
He said: It is written that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day.
A Jewish leader asked: Good Teacher what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any way hurt you.
Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.
He went to the mountain to pray and he continued all night in prayer to God.
When they did this they caught a large number of fish and their nets were breaking.
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.
Zechariah asked: How might I be certain of this for my wife and I are old?
Jesus answered: A man traveled from Jerusalem to Jericho. He fell among robbers. They stripped him, beat him and left him half dead.
The angel spoke to them: Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.
You will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son. You will call his name Jesus.
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.
He said: When you pray say, 'Father holy (sacred) (sanctified) (blessed) (consecrated) is your name. Let your kingdom come.
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.
Holy Spirit descended upon him in a bodily form like a dove. A voice came out of heaven. He said: You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.
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.
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.
The people were waiting for Zechariah. They were surprised he was in the Temple for such a long time.
Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel. He has visited his people and brought them redemption. (Psalm 72:18)
It will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you.
Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth among men with whom he is pleased.
Great numbers of the children of Israel will return to Jehovah their God because of him. (1 Samuel 7:3)
He wanted to eat the Carob bean pods the pigs ate, but no one gave him anything to eat.
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.]
He said to them: I saw Satan falling like lightning from heaven.
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.
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.
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.
Then he took the cup saying: This represents the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
They arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is near Galilee.
When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies you will know that desolation is near.
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.
Neither shall they say it is here or over there! The kingdom of God is here with you (in your midst) (among you).
The days of the Son of man will be like the days of Noah.
They were close to Jerusalem. They assumed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. Jesus responded to their assumption with an illustration.
He said to them: You are foolish men. You are slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!
When he came close to the city he wept over it.
The angel said to Mary: Do not fear for you have found favor with God.
The seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name.
The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man died and was buried.
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.
Be awake so your hearts are not weighed down. Do not allow the weight of worldly involvement, drunkenness, and cares of this life be a snare when that day suddenly comes.
She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger. That was because there was no room for them in the inn.
Now he said: Take your purse and wallet. If you do not have a sword sell your cloak and buy one.
Love your enemies and do good to them. Lend expecting nothing in return and your reward will be great. You will be sons of the Most High for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
So watch how you behave. Admonish your brother to repent when he sins. Forgive him when he repents.
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for God to save Israel. God's Holy Spirit was working in him.
They received testimony from those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning. Ministers of God's word delivered it to us.
Whoever is faithful in little things will be faithful in large ones. Whoever is unrighteous in small things will be unrighteous in large ones.
Gird your loins (strengthen yourselves) and light your lamps.
Mary asked the angel: How is this to be for I have had no intercourse with a man?
He opened their minds that they might understand the scriptures.
He replied: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
After he prayed the disciples went to him. He asked them: Who do the crowds say that I am?
Be on the watch all the time. Pray for the strength to escape all these things in order to stand before the Son of man.
In that same hour he rejoiced in Holy Spirit and said: I thank you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you did hide these things from the wise and the understanding and revealed them to babes. Father, it is pleasing in your sight.
No one can serve two masters. He will hate one and love the other. He will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
He told his disciples: Therefore I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, what you eat or what you wear on your body.
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.
The child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom and was blessed by God.
After that he met a tax collector named Levi sitting at his place of business. He told him: Follow me.
Jesus told his disciples: Things that cause people to stumble do happen. However it is a terrible thing for someone to make them happen!
It is the same. I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine good people who do not need to repent.
He said: Arise and go your way. Your faith has made you whole.
Contention grew between them concerning which of them was the greatest.
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.
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?
You know the commandments, do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, and do not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother.
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.
He was in great torment in the grave (hades). He looked up and saw Abraham, far away, with Lazarus at his side.
They led him away. Simon of Cyrene was traveling from the country. They seized him and forced him to carry the stake for Jesus.
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.
He will be great in the eyes of God. He will not drink wine or strong drink and he will be full of Holy Spirit from the time of his birth.
Others tested him demanding a sign from heaven.
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)
I say to you, that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, will the Son of man find faith on the earth when he comes?
One of the criminals who were hanged complained bitterly to him saying: Are you the Christ? Save yourself and us.
They brought all their babes to him that he should touch them. When the disciples saw it they rebuked them.
He that hears you hears me; and he that rejects you rejects me and he that rejects me rejects him that sent me.
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.
Jesus answered him: It is written, man shall not live by bread alone. (Deuteronomy 8:3)
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!
The unfaithful servant who knew what his master wanted and did not do it will be beaten.
Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher was a very old prophetess.
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?
I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.
He went to the Mount of Olives as was his custom and the disciples also followed him.
Thousands of people in the crowd were gathered together so much that they bumped into one another. He said to his disciples: First of all, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
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.
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.
When these things begin to happen lift up your heads because your redemption draws near.
Heaven and earth will pass away: but my words will not pass away.
Jesus and his disciples went through the grain fields on a Sabbath. His disciples plucked the ears, rubbed them in their hands and ate.
He also said: Which of you have a friend you would approach at midnight and say lend me three loaves.
The apostles said to the Lord: Increase our faith.
Likewise, concluded Jesus, none of you may be my disciples unless you give up everything you have.
Jesus heard this and marveled at him. He turned to the crowd and said, I tell you I find no greater faith in Israel.
Do not rejoice about this that the spirits are subject to you. Rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.
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.
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.
He registered himself with Mary, who was engaged to him. She was about to become a mother.
He led them out until they were near Bethany. Then he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
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.
Mary said: Look, Jehovah's servant. Let it happen to me as you spoke. The angel departed from her. (1 Samuel 1:11)
Jesus responded: No man, who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.
It was about the sixth hour. Darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.
Jesus said: Invite the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them for the kingdom of God belongs to them.
He said to them: I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also. This is why I was sent.
He led him up to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
He said: Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.
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?
She said: This is the way God has dealt with me by taking away my reproach among men. (1 Samuel 1:11)
Woe to you Pharisees! You tithe mint and rue and every herb, and pass over justice and the love of God. You should have done these but you leave them undone.
Desiring to justify himself, he said to Jesus: Who is my neighbor?
When Elisabeth heard the greeting from Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. Elisabeth was filled with Holy Spirit.
Bring my enemies that do not want me to rule over them and kill them in front of me.
Many people were expecting the Messiah. They reasoned in their hearts concerning John: Perhaps he was the Messiah.
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.
(possible spurious text) He was in agony and earnestly prayed. His sweat became, as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
All flesh shall see the salvation of God. (Isaiah 40:3-6)
It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest detail of the Law to be eliminated.
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.
Jesus went through towns and villages, teaching the people and traveling toward Jerusalem.
When the apostles returned they told Jesus about the things they had done. They traveled to the city of Bethsaida.
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.
I tell you, every one who confesses me before men; the Son of man will also confess him before the angels of God.
I tell you, it is the same for the angels of God who rejoice over one sinner who repents.
Sell your possessions and give to charity. Make yourselves purses that do not get old, a treasure in heaven where moth and rest cannot corrupt and thieves cannot steal.
He cast out a demon from a dumb man. When the demon left the man he spoke and the crowds were astonished.
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.
They called their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They filled both boats until they began to sink.
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!
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.
He said: Why did you look for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?
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.
His wife Elisabeth became pregnant. She remained in seclusion for five months.
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.
Some Pharisees came to Jesus and warned him: You must leave and go somewhere else for Herod wants to kill you.
I prayed for you that your faith would not fail. Once you have turned again strengthen your brothers.
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.
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.
He took the twelve to Jerusalem so that the Son of man will accomplish all the things that are written through the prophets:
Some spoke of how wonderful the temple was. How it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus replied:
Next he traveled to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. There he taught them on the Sabbath day.
Jesus said: You make yourselves look righteous to other people. God knows your hearts. The things considered of great value by people are worth nothing in God's sight.
Be merciful even as your Father is merciful.
Today, he said, you heard this scripture fulfilled.
Do you think I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, No, instead division.
If Beelzebub helps me cast out demons, who helps your sons cast them out? They will be your judges.
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.
Some Sadducees came to him. They believe there is no resurrection.
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.
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.
Strive to go in through the narrow door. Many people will try to go in and will not be able.
Remain in that house eating and drinking what they give you. The laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not stay in different houses.
Those who do not carry their own stake and come after me may not be my disciples.
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.
Now the illustration is this: The seed is the word of God.
They were all very angry and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
He looked around at everyone and said to the man: Stretch out your hand. And he did so and his hand was restored.
Abraham said: If they would not listen to Moses and the prophets, they would not listen to someone from the dead.
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.
A great crowd came to him from every city. He spoke to them with an illustration:
The master told the servant, 'Go to the country roads and lanes and make people come so my house will be full.'
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.
An angel came to him and gave him strength.
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.
Some of them said: Beelzebub the prince of the demons casts out demons.
It is written, he shall give his angels charge concerning you to guard you.
He released the man who was in prison for insurrection and murder and he delivered Jesus to their will.
He said: I would pull down my barns and build larger barns. I will store all my grain and goods there.
He knew their thoughts. So he told them: Every kingdom that is divided is destroyed. A house divided against itself falls.
They approached the village where they were going and he appeared to be going further.
There were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.
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.
and Matthew and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealous one,
His answer shamed his enemies. The people rejoiced over the wonderful things he did.
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.
She was greatly troubled by this and wondered about the meaning of this salutation.
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.
But when he heard these things he became very sad for he was very rich.
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.
He who lays up (earthly) treasure for himself is not rich toward God.
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.
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.
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.
When the Lord saw her he had sympathy for her. Do not cry, he said.
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.'
A poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, used to be brought to the rich man's door.
Why did you not put my money in the bank? That way I could collect interest when I returned.
First he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
They will carry you with their hands so you do not dash your foot against a stone.
If Satan is divided against himself how will his kingdom stand? You say I cast out demons with the help of Beelzebub.
Seek first his kingdom and these things will be added to you.
Consider the ravens for they do not sow or reap. They have no storehouse or barn. Yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!
They ate and were all filled. Twelve baskets of left over pieces remained.
It is like this. A woman takes some yeast and mixes it with a bushel of flour. Soon the whole batch of dough rises.
They persuaded him not to go saying, Abide with us. It is nearly evening and the day is almost gone. He stayed with them.
Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,
When the devil had completed every temptation he departed from him for a season.
Tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him: Teacher, what must we do?
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.
After they brought their boats to land they left all and followed him.
He came near the casket and touched it. The bearers stood still. He said, Young man arise.
And finally there was Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
If you are not able to do even that which is least why worry about the rest?
The nobleman said: Take away the pound he was given and give it to him that has the ten pounds.
Turning to the disciples, he said privately: Blessed are the eyes that see the things you see.
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.
He stretched forth his hand and touched him, saying: I want to, be made clean. Immediately the leprosy departed from him.
The crowd tried to touch him for power came forth from him and healed them all.
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.
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.
Father, the son said: 'I have sinned against God and against you. I am not fit to be called your son.'
Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to your life?
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.
You started and could not finish,' they will say.
They hurried to see the baby. They found Mary and Joseph. And they saw the baby lying in the manger.
They were not able to apprehend him in front of the people. They were amazed by his answer and kept quiet.
He said the Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be impaled, and the third day rise again.
They said: John the Baptist. Others say Elijah and still others say one of the old prophets has risen again.
His mercy is to all generations for all who respect him.
Their eyes were opened and they knew him. Then he vanished out of their sight.
Seeing him Jesus said: It is very difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Jesus replied: It is said you should not test Jehovah your God. (Deuteronomy 6:16)
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.
They were all afraid and they praised God. They said: A great prophet has appeared among us. God has visited (inspected) (selected) his people.
When some one stronger comes to him and overpowers him he takes away his armor and steels his possessions.
In that hour he cured many diseases, plagues and evil spirits. Sight was restored to the blind.
Even so, when you see these things coming to pass, know that the kingdom of God is near!
Get the prize calf and kill it. Let us celebrate with a feast!
Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed. Nothing is secret that will not be made known and come to light.
Those who were troubled with unclean spirits were healed.
The news about him spread far away and large crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities.
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.
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.
Blessed are you who hunger now for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now: for you shall laugh.
Jesus said: Truly I tell you, no man has left house, or wife, or brother, or parents, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
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.
Jesus turned to them and said: Daughters of Jerusalem do not weep for me but weep for yourselves and for your children.
For the people of the nations seek after these things. Your Father knows that you need them.
I tell you that which is written must be fulfilled in me. He was numbered with transgressors for that which concerns me has fulfillment.
He said: Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.
It is written in God's law that every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to God. (Exodus 13:1, 2)
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.
He perceived their craftiness, and replied:
Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you should say.
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!'
John reproved Herod the tetrarch for all the evil things he had done for he took his brother Herodias' wife.
He shows strength with his arm. He scatters the proud in the thoughts of their heart.
Holy Spirit revealed to him that he would not die before he saw the Christ of God.
Immediately he rose up before them, took his bed and departed to his house, glorifying God.
All that heard it wondered at the things that were spoken to them by the shepherds.
He removes rulers from their thrones and exalts the humble.
Jesus answered: Have you not read what David did when he was hungry. He and his companions,
The older brother was so angry he would not enter the house. His father came out and begged him to come in.
Another explained: 'I am newly married and I cannot come.'
Life is more than food and clothing.
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy. For your reward is great in heaven. Your fathers treated the prophets the same way.
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?
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.
According to God's Law they must offer a sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription does it have? They said, Caesar's.
He will be delivered up to the people of the nations, and will be mocked, and shamefully treated, and spit upon.
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.
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.
When the men found him they said: John the Baptist sent us. Are you the one who comes or should we look for another?
The servant soon told his master, 'Your order has been carried out but there is still more room.'
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.
Woe to you who are full now! For you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now! You will mourn and weep.
He continued: The Son of man is lord of the Sabbath.
The scribes and the Pharisees reasoned saying: Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
They ate, they drank and they got married until Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came, and destroyed them all.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen.
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.
He added this also to them all. He locked up John in prison.
He that is mighty has done great things to me. Holy is his name.
Do not seek food and drink and do not worry.
When they produce leaves you know that summer is near.
The devil said to him: If you are the Son of God command this stone to become bread.
He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.
Jesus said: I tell you Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until you deny that you know me three times.
Another said: 'I purchased five pairs of oxen and am on my way to try them out. Please accept my apologies.'
The rich man responded: It is not enough father Abraham! If someone from the dead went to them they would repent.
He said, Take nothing for your journey. Do not take a staff or food or money. Do not even take two coats.
Peter said: Indeed we have left our own to follow you.
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.
Some of the Pharisees asked: Why do you do what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath day?
He sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
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.
John sent two of his disciples to the Lord. They asked, Should we look for another or are you the one?
A centurion's servant, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and at the point of death.
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.
Carry no purse, no wallet, and no shoes; and greet no man on the way.
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.
They seized him and led him away. They took him to the high priest's house. Peter followed from a distance.
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.
The days are coming when they will say blessed are the barren those without children and the breasts that never nursed.
But when Lot left Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
Men brought a man on a bed. He was paralyzed. They tried to bring him in and lay him before Jesus.
When the people heard, they acknowledged God's justice. They received their baptism from John.
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.
Again he will say: 'I do not know where you come from. Get away from me, you wicked people!'
Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear. You are worth more than many sparrows.
He answered, My mother and my brother are these who hear the word of God, and do it.
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
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.
They awoke him saying: Master, Master, we parish! He rebuked the wind and the raging of the water and there was calm.
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.
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.
There were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Only one of them was cleansed, Naaman the Syrian.
Then you will answer, we ate and drank with you. You taught in our town!
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.
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,
He who seeks to gain his life will lose it. He who loses his life will preserve it.
the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,
Other seed fell on the rock. As soon as it grew it withered away because it had no moisture.
When they receive you in their city eat what ever they set before you.
He saw two boats docked by the shore. The fishermen had gone away from them and were washing their nets.
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!
Everyone in the synagogue was angry when they heard these things.
What did you go to see, a man clothed in fancy clothes? Only kings dress in fancy clothes.
Elijah was not sent to any of them. He was only sent to Zarephath in the land of Sidon. She was a widow.
You are witnesses of these things.
And the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus disciples. They asked: Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,
Simon answered, Master we worked all night and caught nothing. At your word I will let down the nets.
This is he of whom it is written, Behold I send my messenger before you. He will prepare a way before you.
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.
If I use the finger (power) (Spirit) (Exodus 31:18) (2 Corinthians 3:3) of God to cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you?
They asked him: Where, Lord? And he said to them: Where the body is the eagles will also gather.
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.
The other rebuked him saying: Do you not respect God, seeing you are also condemned?
When he arrived he said to them: Pray that you do not enter into temptation.
When you enter a house say; may this house have peace.
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.
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!
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Teacher, rebuke your disciples.
the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,
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.
Jesus perceived their reasoning and said to them: Why do you reason in your hearts?
He taught in the temple every day and he stayed on the Mount of Olives at night.
He who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of the angels of God.
They brought him to Jesus. Then they threw their garments on the colt and Jesus sat on him.
They came to Jesus and earnestly pleaded with him saying: He is worthy and you should do this for him.
When he heard about him he contacted Jesus through the Jewish elders. He asked him to come and save his servant.
Every one who asks receives. Everyone who seeks will find. It will be opened to everyone who knocks.
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.
The owners found them when they untied the colt and asked why do you untie the colt?
the son of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
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?
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.
Everyone was amazed and they glorified God. They were filled with fear. They said: We have seen strange things today.
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.
If they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
What did you go out to see, a prophet? Yes I tell you and much more than a prophet.
the son of Symeon, the son of Judas, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,
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.
the son of Amminadab, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,
the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
If a son of peace lives there, your peace shall rest upon him. If not, it shall return to you again.
They departed and went throughout the villages preaching the good news, and healing everywhere.
Your brother returned home, the servant answered. Your father killed the prize calf because he has returned safely.
If someone does not receive you, when you leave the city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against that person.
We are indeed justly condemned for we receive the due reward of our deeds. But this man has done nothing wrong.
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.
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.
Jesus asked him: What is your name? He answered: Legion for many demons had entered into him.
saying: If you are the King of the Jews save yourself.
While he prayed his appearance changed and his clothes became white and brilliant.
I am also not worthy to come to you. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Herod said: I beheaded John, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He wanted to see him.
The child grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the deserts till the time came to show himself to Israel.
Let your servant depart according to your word in peace.
Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites; the Son of man will be a sign to this generation.
who shall not receive manifold more now and in the age to come everlasting life.
Jesus said: There was a man who gave a great feast to which he invited many people.
There will be two grinding together. One will be taken and the other will be left.
The Son of man must suffer many things, he told them. The elders, chief priests and scribes will reject him and kill him. The third day he will be raised up.
Moses and Elijah talked to him.
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.
They rebuked him and said he should keep quiet. But he cried out even more: You son of David, have mercy on me!
I must go on my way today, tomorrow and the following day. It would not be right that a prophet perish outside of Jerusalem.
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!
Jesus entered the temple and drove out the merchants.
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?
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)
Jesus continued: I tell you, make friends for yourselves with worldly wealth. That way when it gives out, you will be welcomed in the eternal home.
And they told the things that happened in the way, how they recognized him when he broke the bread.
Zacchaeus stood before Jesus and said: Lord, I now give half of all my possessions to the poor. If I have defrauded any one I will give back four times the amount taken.
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.'
He said to them: I have earnestly wanted to eat this Passover with you before I die.
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
There was a judge in a city that did not fear God and had no respect for man.
The next day he called his disciples to choose from them twelve, whom he named apostles (ambassadors) (messengers):
John traveled in the region near the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
He spoke an illustration to the invited guests. He noticed they chose from the most important seats. So he said to them:
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.
The disciple is not above his teacher. Every one will be like his teacher when he is fully trained.
Others said that Elijah had appeared and others and that one of the old prophets had risen again.
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.
Are not five sparrows sold for two coins of small value? Yet not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God.
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.
As he was talking a woman out of the crowd shouted: Blessed is the woman who bore you and nursed you.
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.
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.
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.
Stay at the house you enter until you depart.
While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
He said: You are meant to know the secrets of the kingdom of God. I speak to the rest in illustrations, that seeing they may not see and hearing they may not understand.
He said: A nobleman traveled to a country far away to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
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.
He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said: Take this, and share it among yourselves.
Should God avenge his chosen that cry to him day and night, and yet he is longsuffering over them?
Pharisees and teachers of the Law complained: This man welcomes sinners and even eats with them!
Then Jesus told them an illustration:
The Lord has risen indeed, they said, and he appeared to Simon.
Two men went to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
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.
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.
His mother and brother tried to come to him but could not because of the crowd.
He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.
Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God, and saying:
Jesus answered: It is written, you shall worship Jehovah your God and him only shall you serve. (Deuteronomy 6:13-15; 10:12; 10:20) (Exodus 20:3-5)
to a virgin named Mary. Mary was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of King David.
The rich man said: I beg you, father Abraham, send Lazarus to my father's house.
My heart and mind rejoice in God my Savior.
He went to his father. He was a long way from home when his father saw him. His heart filled with pity. He ran and threw his arms around his son and kissed him.
He was given the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it was written:
Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
He told them an illustration: Can the blind guide the blind? Would they both fall into a pit?
They were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them. They told these things to the apostles.
The father answered, My son, you are always here. And everything I have is yours!
People will come from east, west, north and south and sit down at the feast in the Kingdom of God.
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?
She loved much! She has many sins and they are forgiven. When little is forgiven, little love is shown.
While they still did not believe him but were filled with joy and wonder, he asked for something to eat.
All witnessed this and wondered at the kind words that he spoke. They said: Is this not Joseph's son?
You be ready! The Son of man will come at a time when you do not think he will.
Then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
For what does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?
Forgive us our sins. For we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And keep us from temptation.
The angel answered: I am Gabriel, whose place is before God. I have been sent to give you this good news.
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.
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.'
Woe to you who are rich! You have received your reward.
It is a light of revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.
Did the Christ need to suffer these things and enter into his glory?
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?
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.
They said: The disciples of John fast often and make supplications. So do the disciples of the Pharisees. But yours eat and drink.
He said: Well done, you good servant. You were faithful in very little. Now you shall have authority over ten cities.
The good ground represents the honest and good-hearted people. They hear the word, hold fast to it and produce forth fruit with patience.
Jesus said: Do you think the way those Galileans were killed prove they were worse sinners than all Galileans?
When someone slaps you on one cheek offer the other. Give your coat to the one who takes your topcoat.
This is because a friend of mine is visiting and I do not have any food to feed him.
I did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.
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.
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.
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.
If he sins against you seven times in one day and repents each time, you must forgive him.
Have him go warn my five brothers that they will not come to this place of torment.
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.'
When he came close to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples.
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and you say look he is a gluttonous man, and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!
They appeared in glory and spoke about the death he was about to experience at Jerusalem.
A rising of light will visit us from on high because of the tender mercy of our God.
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!
God's angel stood by them and His glory gave illumination around them and they were very afraid.
I assigned a kingdom to you just as my Father assigned it to me.
They returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
The Son of man indeed goes, as it has been determined. But woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!
They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).
When he was healed, one of them came back and praised God in a loud voice.
When his disciples James and John saw this they said: Lord, do you want us to request fire from heaven to consume them?
One day when he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the good news he saw the chief priests, scribes and elders.
But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?'
Just as you eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
He fills the hungry with good things and sends the rich away empty handed.
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.
They cannot die anymore for they are equal to the angels. They are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
A sinful woman went to the Pharisee's house. She brought an alabaster vase filled with ointment.
When Simon Peter saw this he fell down at Jesus' knees. He said: Depart from me for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Look, he who betrays me is at the table.
On the eighth day they circumcised the child. They planned to call him Zechariah, after the name of the father.
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.
Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot. He was one of the twelve.
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers. He was listening and asking them questions.
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.
Then they will say to the mountains fall on us and to the hills cover us.
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.
The seeds that fell among the thorns are people who hear the word and go their own way. They are choked with the cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and do not produce fruit.
They were perplexed about what had happened. Two men stood by them in dazzling apparel.
Those accounted worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.
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?
A sword will pierce through your mind that the thoughts of many hearts will be disclosed.
God's angel appeared to him when he was standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
When Jesus heard it he said to him, You lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.
The Lord said: You Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter. Yet your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.
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.
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.
He said: Take heed that you are not led astray. Many will come in my name, saying, I am he but the time is not at hand. Do not follow them.
Peter ran to the tomb. Looking inside he saw the linen cloths by themselves. He departed to his home, wondering about that which occurred.
Jesus said, The sons of this age marry, and are given in marriage.
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!
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.
Woe to you when all men speak well of you! Their fathers did the same to the prophets.
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!
the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,
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.
Hearing this the Pharisees made fun of Jesus, because they loved money.
A great crowd of people followed. Many women cried and grieved over him.
When you are brought before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about what you will say to answer them.
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:
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)
Everything covered up will be revealed. Everything hidden will be made known.
A good tree does not produce corrupt fruit and a corrupt tree does not produce good fruit.
After they came down from the mountain a large crowd met him.
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.
Woe to you lawyers, for you took away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves and you hindered those entering.
He withdrew to a quiet place and prayed.
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.
Be like men looking for their master to return. He will knock when he returns from the marriage feast, and it will immediately be opened to him.
The centurion saw what was done and glorified God, saying: Certainly this was a righteous man.
My eyes have seen your salvation.
Pilate asked him: Are you King of the Jews? He answered him: You say it.
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.
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.'
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.
You will gain your lives because of your endurance.
Your relative Elisabeth has also conceived a son even in her old age. This so-called barren woman is in her sixth month.
Finally it dawned on him, my father's hired workers have more than they can eat and I am about to starve!
He said: If you only knew today the things needed to bring peace! But they are hidden from your eyes.
When he finished speaking he asked Simon to put into deep water and let down the nets for a catch.
Speaking to them he asked: When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything? They said: Nothing.
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.
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.
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.
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah
The next day he went to a secluded place. The crowds followed him. They did not want him to leave them.
He spent forty days in the wilderness being tempted by the devil. He did not eat anything during those days so when it was over he was hungry.
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.
However one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the proper way and it shall not be taken away from her.
Jesus told him: Foxes have holes and birds of heaven have nests, but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.
She had been a widow eighty-four years. She never left the temple. She worshipped and fasted with supplications day and night.
They gave him a piece of a broiled fish.
As he spoke a crowd followed Judas, one of the twelve. They came to him. Judas approached Jesus and kissed him.
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.
He entered into the synagogue on the Sabbath and taught. There was a man there whose right hand was withered.
He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will not end.
He said to the crowd: When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say it will rain and it does.
They did not understand for the meaning was hidden from them. They could not perceive the things he said.
The days of Lot were similar. They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted and they built.
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.
These are days of vengeance! All things written will be fulfilled.
A woman had an evil spirit that kept her sick for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not stand straight.
Jesus said to him: Salvation has come to this house today. He is also a son of Abraham.
The chief priests and the scribes searched for a way to put him to death. But they feared the people.
When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of God they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
It does not! I tell you if you do not turn from your sins, you will die as they did.
He told them: The kings of the nations have lordship over them. Those who have authority over them are called Benefactors.
Here is a descendant of Abraham whom Satan has kept in bonds for eighteen years. Should she be released on the Sabbath?
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,
When you hear of wars and disturbances do not be terrified. These things must occur first. The end is not immediate.
He answered: He who has two coats let him give to him who has none. He who has food let him do likewise.
Immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. All the people who saw it praised God.
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.
The soldiers mocked him and offered him vinegar,
He who would save his life shall lose it. He who would lose his life for my sake shall save it.
He went a short distance from them and kneeled down and prayed.
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.
The Lord answered: Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things.
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?
He shows mercy towards our fathers and remembers his holy covenant.
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.
He is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live for him.
Abraham said: Your brothers have Moses and the prophets to warn them. They should listen to them.
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.
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.
He said: The one who showed mercy to him. Jesus said to him: Go and you do like wise.
Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who despitefully use you.
He went with them to Nazareth. He remained subject to them. His mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
When he had sat down with them to eat he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them.
A certain lender had two debtors. One owed five hundred shillings and the other fifty.
There will be great earthquakes. There will be famines and pestilences in various places. There shall be terrors and great signs from heaven.
I will give you ability to talk and words of wisdom, which your adversaries shall not be able to resist or refute.
But who do you say I am? He asked. Peter answered him: The Christ of God.
Soon the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
His father Zechariah was filled with Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,
You will be blessed because they are not able to pay you back. God will repay you on the day the good people rise from death.
We had to celebrate and be happy. Your brother was dead. Now he is alive! He was lost and now he has been found!'
He is not here. He has arisen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was yet in Galilee.
When the fully armed strong man guards his own palace, his goods are safe.
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?
When they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.
When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
These words seemed to be idle talk and they did not believe them.
I have a baptism to experience and I am distressed until it is accomplished!
Her sister Mary sat at the Lord's feet and heard his word.
Her neighbors and her relatives heard that Jehovah magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.
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.
The light will shine on them who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. It will guide our feet into the way of peace.
Entering a village he met ten men suffering from a dreaded skin disease.
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!
I say to you, I shall not drink from the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God comes.
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.
If you love those who love you what thanks do you have? Even sinners love those who love them.
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.
As he spoke a Pharisee invited him to dine with him. He accepted the invitation and went to eat.
We hoped he would redeem Israel. Yes and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.
I tell you the truth, there are some here who shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God.
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?
The men that held Jesus mocked him and beat him.
A man in the synagogue had a spirit of an unclean demon. He cried out with a loud voice:
A voice came out of the cloud saying: This is my Son my chosen one. Listen to him!
Jesus asked: Why do you call me good? None is good except one, God.
Filled with joy, they bowed down to him in adoration. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
The older son was out in the field. When he came close to the house he heard music and dancing.
He told another: Follow me. But he said: Lord first let me go bury my father.
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)
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.
Why do you not judge what is right?
Your heart will be where your treasure is.
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.
I will go to my father and say: 'Father I have sinned against God and against you.
He who speaks against the Son of man will be forgiven. However he who blasphemes against Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
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.
I will say to my self: 'You have many possessions saved for many years. Take it easy and eat, drink and be merry.'
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Make sure the light that is in you is not darkness.
There was a widow in that same city. She went to him asking for legal protection from her adversary.
Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye? Yet you do not consider the beam in your own eye.
He who is not with me is against me. He who does not help me gather actually scatters.
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.
I was with you every day in the temple. Yet you did not lift a hand against me. This is your hour for this power of darkness.
Everyday he taught in the temple. The chief priests, scribes and other important men of the people looked for ways to destroy him.
This son of yours wasted all your property on prostitutes. When he comes home you kill the prize calf for him!
Jesus answered them: Those who have good health do not need a physician. The sick do.
When Jesus came to the place he looked up at Zacchaeus and said: Come down quickly for today I must visit your home.
He gave us deliverance out of the hand of our enemies so we could serve him without fear.
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.
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.
Men will faint out of fear for expectation of the things coming on the world. The powers of the heavens shall be shaken.
I fast twice per week. I give tithes of all that I get.
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)
They devour widows' houses. They offer long prayers to show off in front of others. They shall receive great condemnation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Let the dead bury the dead. You go and publish abroad the kingdom of God. Jesus replied.
Give to every one who asks of you and do not demand back your goods from he who takes from you.
All of his friends and the women who followed him from Galilee stood watching from a distance.
When he was twelve years old they went to the feast of the Passover, as was their custom.
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.
Parent, brothers and sisters and friends will turn you over and cause you to be put to death.
Someone asked him, Will only a few people be saved? Jesus answered them:
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.
When they entered they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
She shouted loudly: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
Jesus sent Peter and John, saying: Go make everything ready that we may eat the Passover.
They were more insistent saying: He excites the people throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee even to this place.
He sent messengers ahead of him. They entered the village of the Samaritans to get ready for him.
They asked him: Teacher, when would these things take place? What will be the sign when these things are about to come to pass?
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.
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.
The blood of all the prophets shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation.
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).
They rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven gathered together with others.
When you are invited to a marriage feast do not take the place of honor. Someone more distinguished than you may be invited.
The scribes and the chief priests attempted to capture him in that very hour. They feared the people. They perceived that he spoke this illustration against them.
They were astonished at his teaching for he spoke with authority.
He has looked on the low position of his servant. All generations from now on will call me blessed.
The crowds gathered at this sight. When they saw the things that were done they left beating their breasts.
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?
Then a Samaritan arrived where he was. He was moved with compassion when he saw him.
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.
Even up to that time she gave thanks to God and spoke to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Seeing their faith, Jesus said: Man your sins are forgiven you.
My son was dead. Now he is alive. He was lost. Now he has been found. The feasting began.'
Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?
If you have not been faithful in handling worldly wealth, how can you be trusted with true wealth?
He turned and rebuked them.
He provided salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us.
Let these words sink into your ears. The Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.
He said: When you enter the city a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house.
He said to them: Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.
Give that which is within as charity. Then all things are clean for you.
If that servant says in his heart, my master delays his coming; and beats the other servants and eats and drinks to excess,
Blessed is she that believes. That which God spoke will be fulfilled.
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.
This is the sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
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.
His citizens hated him. They sent a spokesman to him saying we do not want this man to rule us.
Others with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women said. He was not there!
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.
Truly I say to you, this generation shall not pass away, till all things are accomplished.
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.
Truly I tell you he who does not receive the kingdom of God like little child, shall in no wise enter it.
The one named Cleopas answered him: Do you travel alone in Jerusalem and not know the things that have happened there these days?
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.
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.
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.
While they talked and discussed together Jesus came near and walked with them.
They all gave out of their surplus but she gave out of her poverty. She gave all that she had for living expenses.
There was a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
All that heard them wondered in their heart, saying, What will this child be? For the hand of Jehovah was with him.
To give knowledge of salvation to his people in the remission of their sins.
But their eyes did not permit them to recognize him.
When a Levite came to the place he saw the man and passed by on the other side.
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.
John the Baptist came fasting and drinking no wine and you say he has a demon.
But the gardener said: Just give it one more year, sir. I will dig around it, fertilize it and leave it alone.
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.
He went away to discuss with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver Jesus to them.
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.
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.
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.
When he finished his prayer he went to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of their sorrow.
Heal the sick that are there and say to them, the kingdom of God is near you.
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.'
Peter and his companions were very sleepy. When they awoke they saw his brilliance and the two men that stood with him.
The younger one said to him, Father I want my share of the property. He divided his property between his two sons.
However this widow bothers me. For this reason I will avenge her. If she keeps coming to me she will wear me out.
Jesus said: Do not do any more of this. Then he touched his ear and healed him.
Herod and Pilate became friends that day. Before that time they were at enmity.
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,
Jesus' father and mother were amazed at the things that were spoken concerning him.
He said: It is written my house shall be a house of prayer. You have made it a den of robbers.
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.
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.
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.
Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you to whom he is like.
He said to her: Your sins are forgiven!
He went to work for a citizen of that country who sent him to his farm to take care of the pigs.
Yet not a hair of your head will perish.
He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, His name is John. They were all amazed.
So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore (fig-mulberry) tree near where he would pass by in order to see him.
For David said in the book of Psalms: Jehovah said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand.
He tried to see who Jesus was. Being a short person he could not see over the crowd.
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.
He called ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds, and said do business with this until I return.
I know what I will do when my job is gone. My friends will welcome me in their homes.'
Even if he comes in the second watch or the third and he finds the same his servants are blessed.
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.
When you find it you are happy. You carry it on your shoulders.
He continued: Truly I tell you no prophet is accepted (welcomed) (honored) in his own country.
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?
He said to her: Daughter, your faith has made you whole; go in peace.
The Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God and were not baptized by him.
There will be two men in the field. One will be taken and the other will be left.
He touched her and at once she stood straight up and praised God.
Say to the master of the house: The teacher says; 'where is the guest chamber where I shall eat the Passover with my disciples?'
They were all overwhelmed by the greatness of God. Everyone marveled at all the things he did. Jesus said to his disciples:
Those near him saw what happened and asked: Lord shall we strike them with a sword?
One hundred barrels of olive oil,' he said. 'Here is your bill,' he told him; 'settle for fifty.'
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.
The sun failed to shine. The veil of the temple was torn in two.
Every one that falls on that stone shall be broken to pieces. Every one the stone falls on will be scattered as dust.
Jesus spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees: Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?
He asked: What are you talking about with each other as you walk? They stopped walking and were sad.
Do not think about what you will say before it happens.
No one puts new wine in old wine skins. The new wine will burst the old skins and spill the wine.
Jesus replied: Could you make the sons of the bride-chamber fast while the bridegroom is with them?
If you are the Christ, tell us. But he said to them: If I tell you, you will not believe:
Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus. He fell down at Jesus' feet and implored him to come to his house.
He will show you a large furnished upper room. Make it ready.
While he said these things a cloud enveloped them and they were filled with fear.
He raised up a horn of salvation (power of deliverance) for us in the house of his servant David
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.
The Pharisee wondered about Jesus not bathing before dinner.