Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

"Those persons who attempt to make peace [between people] will be blessed because they will be called God's children.

my coming will occasion discord between the son and his father, between the daughter and her mother, between the daughter in law and her mother in law:

"'We have played the flute to you,' they say, 'and you have not danced: we have sung dirges, and you have not beaten your breasts.'

But the boat [by this time] was already a long distance from land, tossed and battered by the waves; for the wind was against them.

And in the fourth watch of the night (3:00-6:00 a.m.) Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, the taking of life, broken faith between the married, unclean desires of the flesh, taking of property, false witness, bitter words:

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

His disciples [then] said to Jesus, "If this is the way it has to be between a man and his wife, it is not worth getting married."

And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

for this is [i.e., represents] my blood of the Agreement [i.e., between God and mankind], which is [to be] poured out for many people in order for [their] sins to be forgiven.

and I gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord had bidden me.