and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first places at the feasts;

For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; and there will be famines: these are the beginning of anguish.

But he, going forth, began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the matter; so that He could no more openly enter into a city, but was without in desert places. And they were coming to Him from every quarter.

And these likewise are those sown upon the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, straightway with joy receive it;