And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.

And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Now as the people pressed around him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret.

But the report went around concerning him all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

And he looked around at them all, and said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He did so, and his hand was restored.

And he answered him, 'Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it.

For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, and surround you and hem you in on every side,

When those around him saw what was going to happen, they said, "Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"