and wherever it comes upon him, it dashes him to the ground, and he foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth, and he is pining away. I begged your disciples to expel it, but they had not the power."

"and often it has thrown him into the fire or into pools of water to destroy him. But, if you possibly can, have pity on us and help us."

So with a loud cry he threw the boy into fit after fit, and came out. The boy looked as if he were dead, so that most of them said he was dead;

They, however, did not understand what He meant, and were afraid to question Him.

So they came to Capernaum; and when in the house He asked them, "What were you arguing about on the way?"

"Rabbi," said John to Him, "we saw a man making use of your name to expel demons, and we tried to hinder him, on the ground that he did not follow us."

"And whoever shall occasion the fall of one of these little ones who believe, he would be better off if, with a millstone round his neck, he were lying at the bottom of the sea.

If your hand should cause you to sin, cut it off: it would be better for you to enter into Life maimed, than remain in possession of both your hands and go away into Gehenna, into the fire which cannot be put out.

Or if your foot should cause you to sin, cut it off: it would be better for you to enter into Life crippled, than remain in possession of both your feet and be thrown into Gehenna.

Or if your eye should cause you to sin, tear it out. It would be better for you to enter into the Kingdom of God half-blind than remain in possession of two eyes and be thrown into Gehenna,

where their worm does not die and the fire does not go out.

Soon on His feet once more, He enters the district of Judaea and crosses the Jordan: again the people flock to Him, and ere long, as was usual with Him, He was teaching them once more.

"It was in consideration of your stubborn hearts," said Jesus, "that Moses enacted this law for you;

and the two shall be one'; so that they are two no longer, but 'one.'

One day people were bringing young children to Jesus for Him to touch them, but the disciples interfered.

Jesus, however, on seeing this, was moved to indignation, and said to them, "Let the little children come to me: do not hinder them; for to those who are childlike the Kingdom of God belongs.

The disciples were amazed at His words. Jesus, however, said again, "Children, how hard a struggle is it for those who trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God!

They were astonished beyond measure, and said to one another, "Who then *can* be saved?"

"Remember," said Peter to Him, "that we forsook everything and have become your followers."

"In solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that there is no one who has forsaken house or brothers or sisters, or mother or father, or children or lands, for my sake and for the sake of the Good News,

But many who are now first will be last, and the last, first."

They were still on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; they were full of wonder, and some, though they followed, did so with fear. Then, once more calling to Him the Twelve, He began to tell them what was about to happen to Him.

"See," He said, "we are going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the High Priests and the Scribes. They will condemn Him to death, and will hand Him over to the Gentiles;

"Allow us," they replied, "to sit one at your right hand and the other at your left hand, in your glory."

"You know not," said He, "what you are asking. Are you able to drink out of the cup from which I am to drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am to be baptized?"

"We are able," they replied. "Out of the cup," said Jesus, "from which I am to drink you shall drink, and with the baptism with which I am to be baptized you shall be baptized;

but as to sitting at my right hand or at my left, that is not mine to give: it will be for those for whom it is reserved."

The other ten, hearing of it, were at first highly indignant with James and John.

Jesus, however, called them to Him and said to them, "You are aware how those who are deemed rulers among the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men make them feel their authority;

but it is not to be so among you. No, whoever desires to be great among you must be your servant;

"Go," said Jesus, "your faith has cured you." Instantly he regained his sight, and followed Him along the road.

When they were getting near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples on in front, with these instructions.

And if any one asks you, 'Why are you doing that?' say, 'The Master needs it, and will send it back here without delay.'"

So they went and found a young ass tied up at the front door of a house. They were untying it,

when some of the bystanders called out, "What are you doing, untying the foal?"

Blessings on the coming Kingdom of our forefather David! God in the highest Heavens save Him!"

This the High Priests and Scribes heard, and they began to devise means to destroy Him. For they were afraid of Him, because of the deep impression produced on all the people by His teaching.

But whenever you stand praying, if you have a grievance against any one, forgive it, so that your Father in Heaven may also forgive you your offences."

and asked, "By what authority are you doing these things? and who gave you authority to do them?"

John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? Answer me."

Or should we say, 'human?'" They were afraid of the people; for all agreed in holding John to have been really a Prophet.

this Cornerstone came from the Lord, and is wonderful in our esteem?'"

And they kept looking out for an opportunity to seize Him, but were afraid of the people; for they saw that in this parable He had referred to *them*. So they left Him and went away.

So they came to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you are a truthful man and you do not fear any one; for you do not recognize human distinctions, but teach God's way truly. Is it allowable to pay poll-tax to Caesar, or not?

Shall we pay, or shall we refuse to pay?" But He, knowing their hypocrisy, replied, "Why try to ensnare me? Bring me a shilling for me to look at."

There were once seven brothers, the eldest of whom married a wife, but at his death left no family.

"Is not this the cause of your error," replied Jesus--"your ignorance alike of the Scriptures and of the power of God?

For when they have risen from among the dead, men do not marry and women are not given in marriage, but they are as angels are in Heaven.

He is not the God of dead, but of living men. You are in grave error."

"The chief Commandment," replied Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord;

and To love Him with all one's heart, with all one's understanding, and with all one's strength, and to love one's fellow man no less than oneself, is far better than all our whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices."

Perceiving that the Scribe had answered wisely Jesus said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one from that time forward ventured to put any question to Him.

Moreover in the course of His teaching He said, "Be on your guard against the Scribes who like to walk about in long robes and to be bowed to in places of public resort,

Having taken a seat opposite the Treasury, He observed how the people were dropping money into the Treasury, and that many of the wealthy threw in large sums.

"Tell us, When will these things be? and what will be the sign when all these predictions are on the point of being fulfilled?"

For nation will rise in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These miseries are but like the early pains of childbirth.

"You yourselves must be on your guard. They will deliver you up to Sanhedrins; you will be brought into synagogues and cruelly beaten; and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to be witnesses to them for me.

When however they are marching you along under arrest, do not be anxious beforehand about what you are to say, but speak what is given you when the time comes; for it will not be you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

You will be objects of universal hatred because you are called by my name, but those who stand firm to the End will be saved.

"As soon, however, as you see the Abomination of Desolation standing where he ought not" --let the reader observe these words--"then let those in Judaea escape to the hills;

And alas for the women who at that time are with child or have infants!

"At that time if any one says to you, 'See, here is the Christ!' or 'See, He is there!' do not believe it.

For there will rise up false Christs and false prophets, displaying signs and prodigies with a view to lead astray--if indeed that were possible--even God's own People.

But as for yourselves, be on your guard: I have forewarned you of everything.

the stars will be seen falling from the firmament, and the forces which are in the heavens will be disordered and disturbed.

So also do you, when you see these things happening, be sure that He is near, at your very door.

"But as to that day or the exact time no one knows--not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

Be wakeful therefore, for you know not when the master of the house is coming--in the evening, at midnight, at cock-crow, or at dawn.

It was now two days before the Passover and the feast of Unleavened Bread, and the High Priests and Scribes were bent on finding how to seize Him by stratagem and put Him to death.

But there were some who said indignantly among themselves, "Why has the ointment been thus wasted?

For that ointment might have been sold for fifteen pounds or more, and the money have been given to the poor." And they were exceedingly angry with her.

But Jesus said, "Leave her alone: why are you troubling her? She has done a most gracious act towards me.

On the first day of the feast of Unleavened Bread--the day for killing the Passover lamb--His disciples asked Him, "Where shall we go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?"

and whatever house he enters, tell the master of the house, 'The Rabbi asks, Where is my room where I can eat the Passover with my disciples?'

And while they were at table Jesus said, "I solemnly tell you that one of you will betray me--one who is eating with me."

They were filled with sorrow, and began asking Him, one by one, "Not I, is it?"

Then said Jesus to them, "All of you are about to stumble and fall, for it is written, 'I will strike down the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered in all directions.'

and He said, "Abba! my Father! all things are possible for Thee: take this cup of suffering away from me: and yet not what I desire, but what Thou desirest."

Then He came and found them asleep, and He said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Had you not strength to keep awake a single hour?

When He returned He again found them asleep, for they were very tired; and they knew not how to answer Him.

A third time He came, and then He said, "Sleep on and rest. Enough! the hour has come. Even now they are betraying the Son of Man into the hands of sinful men.

But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

Meanwhile the High Priests and the entire Sanhedrin were endeavouring to get evidence against Jesus in order to put Him to death, but could find none;

But He remained silent, and gave no reply. A second time the High Priest questioned Him. "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" he said.

You all heard his impious words. What is your judgement?" Then with one voice they condemned Him as deserving of death.

Thereupon some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, while striking Him with their fists and crying, "Prove that you are a prophet." The officers too struck Him with open hands as they took Him in charge.

and seeing Peter warming himself she looked at him and said, "You also were with Jesus, the Nazarene."

A second time he repeatedly denied it. Soon afterwards the bystanders again accused Peter, saying, "You are surely one of them, for you too are a Galilaean."

But he broke out into curses and oaths, declaring, "I know nothing of the man you are talking about."

So Pilate questioned Him. "Are *you* the King of the Jews?" he asked. "I am," replied Jesus.

Pilate again and again asked Him, "Do you make no reply? Listen to the many charges they are bringing against you."

And all the passers-by reviled Him. They shook their heads at Him and said, "Ah! you who were for destroying the Sanctuary and building a new one in three days,

This Christ, the King of Israel, let him come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe." Even the men who were being crucified with Him heaped insults on Him.

There were also a party of women looking on from a distance; among them being both Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of James the Little and of Joses, and Salome--

Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He was put.

and they were saying to one another, 'Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?"

Upon entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at their right hand, clothed in a long white robe. They were astonished and terrified.

But he said to them, "Do not be terrified. It is Jesus you are looking for--the Nazarene who has been crucified. He has come back to life: He is not here: this is the place where they laid Him.

So they came out, and fled from the tomb, for they were greatly agitated and surprised; and they said not a word to any one, for they were afraid.

She went and brought the tidings to those who had been with Him, as they were mourning and weeping.