"But when one of you fasts, let him anoint his head and wash his face,

"for this is he of whom it is written. "Behold, I send my messenger before my face, And he will prepare thy road for thee.

Here he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.

"See to it that you never despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father in heaven.

a woman came up to him who had an alabaster vase of very costly perfume, and poured it over his head, as he reclined at table.

Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and some struck him with the palms of their hands, and cried.