And immediately on coming up from the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him.

And these are they that, in like manner, received seed in stony places: who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy:

It is like a grain of mustard, which, when it is sown in the ground, is less than all seeds that are in the ground;

Others said: He is Elijah. Others said: He is a prophet like one of the prophets.

For, neglecting the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, the immersion of pitchers and cups; and many other things like these you do.

making the word of God of no effect by your tradition, which you have delivered; and many things like these you do.

And he looked up and said: I see men, like trees, walking.

Then he again laid his hands on his eyes, and made him look up. And he was restored, and saw all things clearly.

and his raiment became shining, exceeding white like snow, as no fuller on earth could whiten them.

And the spirit cried out, and threw him into strong convulsions, and came out of him; and he was like one dead, so that many said: He is dead.

And Jesus, looking on him, loved him, and said to him: One thing you lack; go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and fol low me.

And the second, which is like it, is this: You shall love your neighbor as your self. There is no other commandment greater than these.

He again denied. And again, after a little while, those who stood by said to Peter: Surely, you are one of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech is like theirs.