And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

and having heard a multitude going by, he was inquiring what this may be,

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 stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked 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 entered and was passing through Jericho.

And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass 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 as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

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.

For I was afraid of you, because you are a severe man--you withdraw what you did not deposit, and you reap what you did not sow!'

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 was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over 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 he was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people sought to destroy him:

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

And it came to pass, on one of the days, as he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, there came upon him the chief priests and the scribes with the elders;

"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 and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

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

And he began to speak this parable to the people: A man planted a vineyard, and let it out to vine-dressers, and was absent from home 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.

And certain of the Sadducees came, those speaking against a resurrection, that it was not to be. And they asked Him,

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."

Some of the scribes declared, "Teacher, that was a fine answer!"

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.

And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and 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 Passover) was drawing near.

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

and he agreed, and was seeking a favourable season to deliver him up to them without tumult.

And the day of the feast of Unleavened Bread came, on which it was necessary [for] the Passover lamb to be sacrificed.

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 apostles with him.

Then Jesus took a cup [Note: This was one of the cups partaken of during the Passover meal], and after giving thanks to God [for it], He said, "Take this and share 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 truly the Son of man goeth as it was determined: but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!

And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

And there arose also a contention among them, which of them was accounted to be 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 say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.

And he came out, and went, as his custom was, unto the mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed him.

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 he was in agony, and prayed somewhat longer: And his sweat was like drops of blood, trickling 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 yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them; and he drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

And [when] those around him saw what was about to happen, they said, "Lord, should we strike with the sword?"

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

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

And they arrested him [and] led [him] away and brought [him] into the house of the high priest. But Peter was following at a distance.

And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.

And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light of the fire , and looking stedfastly upon him, said, This man also was with him.

And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this man also was with him; for he is a Galilaean.

But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about!" And immediately, [while] he was still speaking, a rooster 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.

they made him blind-fold, they slapt him on the face, and cry'd out, divine who it was that smote thee.

And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, 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!"

Now [when] Pilate heard [this], he asked if the man was a Galilean.

And when he knew that he was of Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days.

Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle 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 for them at the feast.)