"Sir," the Captain went on, "I am unworthy to receive you under my roof; but only speak, and my manservant will be cured.

And, as soon as the demon had been driven out, the dumb man spoke. The people were astonished at this, and exclaimed: "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!"

Whenever they betray you, do not be anxious as to how you shall speak or what you shall say, for what you shall say will be given you at the moment;

For it will not be you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaks within you.

While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers were standing outside, asking to speak to him.

Afterwards his disciples came to him, and said: "Why do you speak to them in parables?"

That is why I speak to them in parables, because, though they have eyes, they do not see, and though they have ears, they do not hear or understand.

Of all this Jesus spoke to the crowd in parables; indeed to them he used never to speak at all except in parables,

in fulfillment of these words in the Prophet--'I will speak to them in parables; I will utter things kept secret since the foundation of the world.'

But Jesus at once spoke to them. "Courage!" he said, "It is I; do not be afraid!"

As they were going down the mountain side, Jesus gave them this warning-- "Do not speak of this vision to any one, until the Son of Man has risen from the dead."

"Yes," answered Peter. But, on going into the house, before he could speak, Jesus said: "What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings take taxes or tribute? From their sons, or from others?"

If he refuses to listen to them, speak to the Church; and, if he also refuses to listen to the Church, treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax-gatherer.

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables.

"Even if I must die with you," Peter exclaimed, "I shall never disown you!" All the disciples spoke in the same way.

Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them thus: "All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.