And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel.

And the child grew and became strong and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.

And while He was praying the appearance of His face underwent a change, and His clothing became white and radiant.

For just as Jonah became a sign to the men of Nineveh, so the Son of Man will be a token to the present generation.

"I tell you," He replied, "that if *they* became silent, the very stones would cry out."

while He--an agony of distress having come upon Him--prayed all the more with intense earnestness, and His sweat became like clots of blood dropping on the ground.

And on that very day Herod and Pilate became friends again, for they had been for some time at enmity.