Just as they were reported to us by those who from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and afterwards became bearers of the Message.

The child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the Wilds till the time came for his appearance before Israel.

The child grew and became strong and wise, and the blessing of God was upon him.

All that time he ate nothing; and, when it was over, he became hungry.

All the people in the Synagogue, as they listened to this, became enraged.

When Jesus became aware of the way in which they were debating, he turned to them and exclaimed: "What are you debating with yourselves?

As he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became of a glittering whiteness.

For, as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so shall the Son of Man be to this generation.

It is like a mustard-seed which a man took and put in his garden. The seed grew and became a tree, and 'the wild birds roosted in its branches.'"

But the man became greatly distressed on hearing this, for he was extremely rich.

And, as his anguish became intense, he prayed still more earnestly, while his sweat was like great drops of blood falling on the ground.]

And Herod and Pilate became friends that very day, for before that there had been ill-will between them.