And when he saw Jesus from far off, he went quickly to him and gave him worship;

But, he, said unto them - Well, prophesied Isaiah concerning you, ye hypocrites, as it is written - This people, with the lips do honour me, while, their heart, far off, holdeth from me, -

Jesus noted his intelligent answer and said to him, "You are not far off the Realm of God." After that no one ventured to put any more questions to him.

But he went off and proceeded to proclaim it aloud and spread news of the affair both far and wide. The result was that Jesus could no longer enter any town openly; he stayed outside in lonely places, and people came to him from every quarter.

And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him saying, "This is a desert place, and now the day is far passed,

And, when they had left off mocking him, they took off the purple robe, and put his own clothes on him.

And with Him they crucified two thieves, the one off the right, and one off the left.

who devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers. These will receive a far greater condemnation.

And to 'love him with all one's heart, and with all one's understanding, and with all one's strength,' and to 'love one's neighbor as one loves oneself' is far beyond all 'burnt-offerings and sacrifices.'"

He is not the God of dead people but of living. You are far wrong."

And if I should send them away fasting to their own houses, they should faint by the way. For divers of them came from far."