it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;

He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,

The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born will be called the Son of God.

And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to make ready his ways,

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

When they could not pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?"

Simon answered, "He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most." He said to him, "You have judged correctly."

When he saw Jesus, he shouted, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, "What do I have to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me."