And he proclaimed--"There is coming after me one more powerful than I, and I am not fit even to stoop down and unfasten his sandals.

Take care what you listen to," said Jesus. "The measure you mete will be meted out to you, and more will be added for you.

For, to those who have, more will be given; while, from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away."

Jesus insisted upon their not telling any one; but the more he insisted, the more perseveringly they made it known,

And his clothes became of a more dazzling white than any bleacher in the world could make them.

One day, when they were on their way, going up to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in front of the Apostles, who were filled with misgivings; while those who were following behind were alarmed. Gathering the Twelve round him once more, Jesus began to tell them what was about to happen to him.

On this, calling his disciples to him, Jesus said: "I tell you that this poor widow has put in more than all the others who were putting money into the chests;

This perfume could have been sold for more than thirty pounds, and the money given to the poor."

At this the High Priest tore his vestments. "Why do we want any more witnesses?" he exclaimed.