But he went out, and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread about the matter, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was outside in desert places: and they came to him from everywhere.

And these are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.

and the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts:

For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places. There will be famines. These things are the beginning of birth pains.