" 'And you, Bethlehem in Judah's land, You are by no means least important among the leading places of Judah, For from you will come a leader Who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.' "

and said, "Wake up! Take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead."

Then he awoke, and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel.

When Jesus heard this he was astonished, and said to his followers, "I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such faith as this.

and as soon as the demon was driven out, the dumb man was able to speak. And the crowds were amazed, and said, "Nothing like this was ever seen in Israel!"

but proceed instead to the lost sheep of Israel's house.

But when they persecute you in one town, make your escape to another, for I tell you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man arrives.

But he answered, "I am sent only to the lost sheep of Israel's house."

so that the people were astonished to see the dumb speak, the lame walk, and the blind see. And they praised the God of Israel.

Jesus said to them, "In the new world, I tell you, when the Son of Man takes his seat on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit upon twelve thrones, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel!

"He saved others, but he cannot save himself! He is King of Israel; let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.