But they did not take in the sense of any of these words, and what he said was not clear to them, and their minds were not able to see it.

And it came about that when he got near Jericho, a certain blind man was seated by the side of the road, making requests for money from those who went by.

and hearing the multitude passing by, he inquired what was the cause.

And they told him that Jesus the Nazaraean was passing by.

And, they that were going before, began to rebuke him, that he might hold his peace. But, he, by so much the more, was crying out - O Son of David! have mercy upon me!

And Jesus, stopping, gave orders that he was to come to him, and when he came near, he said to him,

And straight away he was able to see, and he went after him, giving glory to God; and all the people when they saw it gave praise to God.

And he went into Jericho, and when he was going through it,

A man, named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax-farmer, and a man of wealth,

Made an attempt to get a view of Jesus, and was not able to do so, because of the people, for he was a small man.

And he went quickly in front of them and got up into a tree to see him, for he was going that way.

And when he was come to the spot, Jesus looking up, saw him, and said to him, Zaccheus, come down speedily; for to-day I must abide at thy house.

Zacchaeus came down quickly and was glad to welcome him into his home.

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

And while they were giving ear to these words, he made another story for them, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they were of the opinion that the kingdom of God was coming straight away.

a nobleman, said he, was going to travel to a foreign country, in order to have his kingdom confirm'd to him at his return.

He called in ten of his slaves and gave them twenty dollars apiece and told them to do business with his money while he was gone.

but he being hated by the citizens, after he was gone, they sent a deputation to court, to make this protest, "we will not have him for our king."

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

"And the next came to him and said, 'Here master is your pound which I was keeping safe in a napkin.

Because I was in fear of you, for you are a hard man: you take up what you have not put down, and get in grain where you have not put seed.

And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

And, having said these things, he was moving on in front, going up into Jerusalem.

And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

saying to them, go to the village opposite to you: at your entrance there, you will find a colt ty'd, that was never yet back'd: untie it and bring it here.

And those whom he sent went away, and it was as he said.

And [as] he was going along, they were spreading out their cloaks on the road.

And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

And when he got near and saw the town, he was overcome with weeping for it,

"Would that you had known, while yet there was time--even you--the things that make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your sight.

And will make you level with the earth, and your children with you; and there will not be one stone resting on another in you, because you did not see that it was your day of mercy.

And every day he was teaching in the Temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people were attempting to put him to death;

but they could not discover what was to be done, for the whole of the people hung upon his lips.

And it came about on one of those days, when he was teaching the people in the Temple and preaching the good news,

"Tell us," they said, "what authority you have for acting in this way? Who was it that gave you this authority?"

And he answering said, I will also ask you one thing and tell me, Was the baptism of John from heaven or of men?

The baptism of John, was it from heaven or of men?

but they reason'd thus with themselves, if we should say, it was divine, he will reply, why then did not you believe him?

But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.

And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.

Then he began to tell the people this parable. "There was a man who planted a vineyard, and let it out to vine-dressers, and went to another country for a long time.

And when the time was come, he sent a servant to his tenants, that they should give him of the fruits of the vineyard. And the tenants did beat him: and sent him away empty.

But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?

After this the Teachers of the Law and the Chief Priest were eager to lay hands on Jesus then and there, but they were afraid of the people; for they saw that it was at them that he had aimed this parable.

"Show me the coin [used for paying the taxes]. [Note: This coin was equivalent to one day of a farm laborer's pay, or about $60-$84 in 1994]. Whose image and inscription are on this coin?" And they answered Him, "Caesar's."

There was nothing here that they could lay hold of before the people, and marvelling at His answer they said no more.

Presently there came up some Sadducees, who maintain that there is no resurrection. Their question was this--

then the third took her, and so she was married to all seven, who all died without leaving any children.

The woman herself was the last to die.

Now at the resurrection whose wife will she be? She was wife to the seven of them."

Then some of the Scribes said, "Teacher, that was nobly said,"

As Jesus was observing the rich casting their offerings into the treasury,

for they have offer'd only part of their superfluous wealth; but she has given all that was then left for her subsistence.

Now while some people were talking about the temple, how it was decorated with beautiful stones and votive-offerings, He said,

And every day he was teaching in the temple; and every night he went out, and lodged in the mount that is called Olivet.

Now the feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was drawing near.

And Satan entered into Judas, called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve;

And he agreed, and was seeking an opportunity to deliver Him up to them, in the absence of a multitude.

And the day of unleavened bread came, in which it was necessary to kill the paschal lamb.

And they went, and it was as he had said: and they made the Passover ready.

And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

And he took a cup which was handed to him, gave thanks to God and said, "Take this and distribute it among yourselves,

He gave them the cup in like manner, when the meal was over. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant ratified by my blood which is to be poured out on your behalf.

and the Son of man is going indeed as was determined; but wo to that man by whom He is betrayed.

Then they began to discuss among themselves which one it was who was going to do this.

And there was a contention among them as to which of them should be the greatest.

And Jesus said to them, "The kings of the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people, and those who domineer over them are called 'Benefactors' [Note: This was a title used by Greek kings in Egypt and Syria].

"Simon, Simon [i.e., Peter], Satan has earnestly requested the right to sift you like wheat. [Note: Grain was sifted by using a sieve-like device in which grain and particles of dirt and straw were shaken together, allowing the grain to fall through while the dirt and straw remained. This was an allusion to the agitating trials Peter was soon to endure, and survive].

When I sent you, added Jesus, without either purse, or bag, or shoes, was you in any want? not at all, answer'd they.

For I tell you, what has been written about me must be fulfilled: 'He was classed with the outlaws.' Yes, that saying about me has its fulfillment."

Then He went out of the city and up the Mount of Olives, as He was in the habit of doing; and His disciples, too, followed Him there.

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

And he was parted from them about a stone's cast; and he kneeled down and prayed,

And a messenger was seen to him from heaven, strengthening him.

And being in agony, he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat was like large drops of blood falling down to the ground.

And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

While He was still speaking, look! a crowd had come up, and Judas, one of the Twelve, was their guide; and he stepped up to Jesus to kiss Him.

Those who were about Him saw what was about to take place, and said, "Lord, shall we use our swords now?"

And one of them smote a servant of him which was the highest priest of all, and smote off his right ear.

While I was among you day after day in the temple, you never laid a hand on me! But this is your opportunity, even the power which darkness gives you!"

Then they arrested Him and led Him away and brought Him to the house of the high priest. Peter was following at a distance.

And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had taken their seats together, Peter, too, was sitting among them.

A servant girl saw him sitting by the fire and fixed her eyes on him and said, "This fellow was with Him too."

About an hour later another man emphatically asserted, "He certainly was with Him, for he is a Galilean!"

But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you mean." And all at once, while he was still speaking, a cock crowed.

Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter, and Peter was reminded of the word that the Lord had spoken to him, "Before a cock crows today, you will disown me three times."

And the men in whose hands Jesus was, made sport of him and gave him blows.

and when they had blind-folded Him, they struck Him on the face, and asked Him, saying, Prophesy who it was that smote thee.

And when it was day, the eldership of the people, and the chief priests, and scribes were assembled, and they brought him into their sanhedrim, saying,

At length the whole assembly broke up, and Jesus was conducted to Pilate:

They began bringing accusations against Him, saying, "We discovered this man misleading the people of our nation and telling them not to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming that he himself was the Messiah, a king!"

And Pilate hearing of Galilee asked if the man was a Galilean.

So when he learned with certainty that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, He sent Him up to Herod, for he was in Jerusalem at that time.

Now Herod was very glad to see Jesus, for he had been wanting to see Him for a long time on account of what he had heard about Him; also he was hoping to see some spectacular performance done by Him.

and was questioning him in many words, and he answered him nothing.

[and] said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people, and behold, [when I] examined [him] before you, I found nothing in this man as basis for the accusation which {you are making} against him

No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death was done by him.

Now he was obliged to release one to them at the feast.