And when he came back again, having got his kingdom, he gave orders for those servants to whom he had given the money to come to him, so that he might have an account of what business they had done.

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.

Then another slave came and said, 'Sir, here is your mina that I put away for safekeeping in a piece of cloth.

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.

He said to him, By the words of your mouth you will be judged, you bad servant. You had knowledge that I am a hard man, taking up what I have not put down and getting in grain where I have not put seed;

Why then did you not put my money in a bank, so that when I came I would get it back with interest?

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

And I say to you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

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

And it came about that when he got near Beth-phage and Bethany by the mountain which is named the Mountain of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,

telling them, "Go to the village ahead of you. When you enter it, you will find a colt tied there that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.

And if any man ask you, Why ye loose it? thus shall ye say to him, That 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, O, that you had known, even you, and indeed in this your day, the things which are for your peace! But now they are hid 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 found nothing that they could do; for all the people were attentive to hear him.

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,

That the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people came to him and said, Make clear to us by what authority you do these things and who gave you 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 if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.

And they made answer that they had no idea where it came from.

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?

Everyone falling on that stone will be broken, but the man on whom the stone comes down will be crushed to dust.

And the chief priests and the scribes made attempts to get their hands on him in that very hour; and they were in fear of the people, for they saw that he had made up this story against them.

And they kept watch on him, and sent out secret representatives, who were acting the part of good men, in order that they might get something from his words, on account of which they might give him up to the government and into the power of the ruler.

They asked Him, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and show no favors to anyone, but teach the way of God honestly.

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.

Then some of the Sadducees, who say that there is no resurrection, came up and asked Him,

"Teacher, Moses wrote for us a law that, if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but no child, the man should take the widow and raise up a family for his brother.

but those who are considered worthy to attain that other world and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are married.

But that the dead are raised, even Moses at the bush has demonstrated, when he calls the Lord 'the God of Abraham, 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.

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

And after that they durst not put another question to him.

Then He said to them, "How do people say 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, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has dropped in more than all of them;

for all the rest of them made their contributions out of their surplus, but she out of her want dropped in all that she had to live on."

AND some speaking of the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive offerings, he said,

"As for all this that you are admiring, the time is coming when not one stone will be left upon another, that will not be torn 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 care that you are not tricked: for a number of people will come in my name, saying, I am he; and, The time is near: do not go 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.

That will turn out an opportunity for you to bear witness.

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

For I will give you words and wisdom, so that not one of those who are against you will be able to get the better of you, or to put you in the wrong.

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

"When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, then understand that her devastation is near.

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 the days of vengeance when all that is written in the Scriptures will 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 you see them shooting forth their buds, you know of yourselves that summer now is near.

So when you see these things taking place, you must understand that the kingdom of God is near.

I tell you truly, that this generation shall by no means pass away till all these things are accomplished.

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

But ever be on your guard, so that your hearts may not be loaded down with self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries, and that day, like a trap, catch you unawares.

For as a snare shall it come upon all that are settled on the face of the whole earth.

But ever be watching and always praying, so that you may have strength to escape all this that is going to take place, and so you may take your stand in the presence of 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, prepare for us the passover, that we may eat.

And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare it?

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 eat it no more till it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

for I tell you that I will not drink of the product of the vine, till the kingdom of God has come.

And having taken bread, having given thanks, he brake and gave to them, saying, 'This is my body, that for you is being given, this do ye -- to remembrance of me.'

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 lo! the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me at the table.

For the Son of Man is going away, as it has been divinely decreed, but a curse will be on that man by whom He is betrayed!"

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

Now it came to pass, that there was also a contention among them, even which of them should be accounted to be the greatest.

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 you shall not be so. But let the greater among you be as the younger, and the chief as he that serves.

For which is greater, he that reclines, or he that serves? Is not he that reclines? But I am with you as he that serves.

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

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

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath earnestly sought you, that he might sift you as wheat:

but I have prayed especially for you that your own faith may not utterly fail. And you yourself, after you have turned, must strengthen your brothers."

But He said, "I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow today before you deny three times that you know me!"

Then he said to them, But now let him that has a purse take it, and a provision sack likewise; and he that has not a sword, let him sell his cloak and buy one.