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 to him, Well done, thou good bondman; because thou hast been faithful in that which is least, be thou in authority over ten cities.

'And another came, saying, Sir, lo, thy pound, that I had lying away in a napkin;

For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst 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:

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.

For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.

And it came to pass, when he drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the 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 if any man ask you, why that ye loose him: thus say unto him, 'The Lord hath need of him.'"

And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying that colt?"

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;

Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

saying, "If you had known on this day--even you--the things [that make] for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

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 went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

and they could not find anything that they might do, for all the people were hanging on to every word He said.

And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

And they reckoned up together to themselves, saying, That if we say, Of heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not 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 at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.

And he proceeded to send another slave, but they beat and dishonored that one also, [and] sent [him] away empty-handed.

And the lord of the vineyard said - What shall I do? I will send my son, the beloved, - It may be, that, him, they will respect.

But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.

He will come and destroy those farmers, and will let out his vineyard to others." When they heard that, they said, "God forbid."

And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any , but of a truth teachest the way of God:

And he said unto them, Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.

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

And there came to him certain of the Sadducees, they that say that there is no resurrection;

and they asked him, saying, Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, that if a man's brother die, having a wife, and he be childless, his brother should take the wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

but they that are accounted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the place concerning the Bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living; so that all live to him.

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

And after that durst they not ask him any question at all.

And he said unto them, How say they that the Christ is David's son?

which devour widows' houses, and that under a colour of long praying: The same shall receive greater damnation."

And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury.

And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all:

for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.

And [while] some were speaking about the temple, that it was adorned with precious stones and votive offerings, he said,

As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Then they asked Him, "Teacher, when will this be? And what is the sign that it is about to take place?"

And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am he ; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them.

But before all that, men will lay hands on you and persecute you, handing you over to synagogues and prisons; you will be dragged before kings and governors for the sake of my name.

and that shall be one proof of the truth of your profession.

So resolve to yourselves that you will not rehearse your defence beforehand,

for I will give you a mouth and wisdom that all your opponents will not be able to resist or contradict.

It is by your endurance that you will win your souls.

But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.

Then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains; and let them that are in the midst of her depart out; and let not them that are in the country enter therein.

For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people.

And there shall be signs, in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars: and in the earth the people shall be in such perplexity, that they shall not tell which way to turn themselves. The sea and the waters shall roar,

men fainting with fear and apprehension of the things that are to come upon the world, for the powers of the sky will be shaken.

And, when these things are beginning to come to pass, unbend and lift up your heads, because that, your redemption, is drawing near.

when they now shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own selves that the summer is now nigh.

Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.

Truly I say to you that this generation will never pass away until all [things] take place!

heaven and earth shall fail sooner than my predictions shall fail.

But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:

for'so'shall it come upon all them that dwell on the face of all the earth.

But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

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

And the feast of the unleavened food was coming nigh, that is called Passover,

And the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses were looking for a way to kill Jesus because they were afraid of the people [i.e., that people would riot if it were done during the Festival. See Matt. 26:5].

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat.

And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we make ready?

And he said unto them, "Behold, when ye be entered into the city, there shall a man meet you bearing a pitcher of water, him follow into the same house that he entereth in,

And say to the master of that family, The teacher saith to thee, Where is the dining-room, in which I can eat the passover with my disciples?

Then he will show you a large upstairs room that is furnished. Get things ready for us there."

And he said unto them, "I have inwardly desired to eat this Easter lamb with you before that I suffer.

For I tell you that I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

For I say unto you, that I will not drink at all of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God come.

And after taking bread, having expressed thanks, he broke in pieces, and gave to them, saying, This is my body that is given for you. Do ye this in my memory.

And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you.

But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is betrayed!

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

And it came to pass that there was, a rivalry also, among them, as to which of them seemed to be greater than the rest .

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors.

But ye'shall not be'so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

For which is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.

But ye are they that have continued with me in my temptations;

that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and ye shall sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat:

but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet; and he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.