With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.

When the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many hearing him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things?" and, "What is the wisdom that is given to this man, that such mighty works come about by his hands?

"For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men -- the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things."

His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them.

"Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn't receive me, but him who sent me."

But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, "Allow the little children to come to me! Don't forbid them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

For in those days there will be oppression, such as there has not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be.