"Why does this man use such words?" they said; "he is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but One--that is, God?"

With many such parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it.

"Rabbi," said John to Him, "we saw a man making use of your name to expel demons, and we tried to hinder him, on the ground that he did not follow us."

"You should not have tried to hinder him," replied Jesus, "for there is no one who will use my name to perform a miracle and be able the next minute to speak evil of me.

Salt is a good thing, but if the salt should become tasteless, what will you use to give it saltness? Have salt within you and live at peace with one another."

When evening came on, Jesus and His disciples used to leave the city.

Day after day I used to be among you in the Temple teaching, and you never seized me. But this is happening in order that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.'

And signs shall attend those who believe, even such as these. By making use of my name they shall expel demons. They shall speak new languages.