the people who sat in darkness saw a great light; and on those who sat in the region and shadow of death, even on them hath the light arisen."

And Jesus passing from thence, saw a man sitting at the custom house, called Matthew: and saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

And when they were gone, Jesus began to speak to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in delicate garments? Lo! they who wear delicate garments are in the houses of kings.

Yet what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and abundantly more than a prophet.

Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb; and he cured him, so as to enable the blind and dumb both to speak and see.

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees addressed him, saying, Master, we desire to see a sign from thee.

And when Jesus was come forth, he saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion towards them, and healed their sick.

for false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and give out great signs and wonders; so as to deceive, if it were possible, even the elect.