While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him.

Jesus said, "Are you still so ignorant?

They said, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

He was still speaking when a bright cloud suddenly overshadowed them. A voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him. Keep on listening to him!"

because some men are celibate from birth, while some are celibate because they have been made that way by others. Still others are celibate because they have made themselves that way for the sake of the kingdom from heaven. Let anyone accept this who can."

The young man told him, "I have kept all of these. What do I still lack?"

While the Pharisees were still gathered, Jesus asked them,

Just then, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. A large crowd armed with swords and clubs was with him. They were from the high priests and elders of the people.

Then the high priest tore his robes and said, "He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Listen! You yourselves have just heard the blasphemy!

and said, "Sir, we remember how that impostor said while he was still alive, "I will be raised after three days.'