But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

And behold, you will be silent and not able to speak until the day that these things come to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time."

But when he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he made signs to them and remained speechless.

And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

And in that region there were shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, but worshipped with fasting and prayer night and day.

And when the feast was over, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,

And when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.

And he said to them, "Why did you seek me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?"

But they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.

Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

And even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."

John answered them all, "I baptize you with water; but one mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

But Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone.'"

And Jesus answered him, "It is said, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'"

And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"

And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha; and not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian."

And demons also came out of many, crying, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them, and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and caught nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets."

and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men."

When they could not find a way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.

And Jesus answered them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

He told them a parable also: "No one tears a piece from a new garment and puts it on an old one; if he does, he will tear the new garment, and the piece from the new will not match the old.

But some of the Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?"

Jesus answered them, "Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him:

how he entered the house of God, took and ate the consecrated bread, and also gave some to those with him, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat?"

In those days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.

To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic.

Give to everyone who asks of you, and from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back.

"Judge not, and you will not be judged. Condemn not, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

He also told them a parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.

And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not notice the plank in your own eye?

Or how can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First take the plank from out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.

For each tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they pick grapes from a bramble bush.

"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?

he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it was well built.

But he who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great."

And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.

Therefore I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.

When Jesus heard this, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that followed him, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel."

When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep."

And blessed is he who is not offended because of me."

But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)

They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another: 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.'

You gave me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss my feet from the time I came in.

You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with perfume.

he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but to others it is given in parables, so that 'Seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'

The ones along the path are those who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved.

And the ones that fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.

For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.

Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him."

Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd.

When he stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but in the tombs.

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

And they begged him repeatedly not to command them to go into the Abyss.

And a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years and could not be healed by anyone,

When the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed.

While he was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue's house and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more."

But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be well."

Now all were wailing and mourning for her; but he said, "Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping."

And he said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.

And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them."

But when the crowds learned it, they followed him; and he welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.

But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."

As the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah"not knowing what he said.

I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not."

But they did not understand this saying, and it was hidden from them so that they did not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

Now John answered, "Master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us."

But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he that is not against you is for you."

but the people did not receive him, because his face was set for Jerusalem.

And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.

And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they give, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.

But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say,

Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."

But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me."

but only one thing is needed. And Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."

And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'"

and he will answer from within, 'Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything'?

I tell you, though he will not get up and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as much as he needs.

He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.

Therefore be careful that the light in you is not darkness.

The Pharisee was surprised to see that he did not first wash before dinner.

You foolish ones! Did not he who made the outside make the inside also?

Woe to you! For you are like graves which are not seen, and men walk over them without knowing it."

And he said, "Woe to you also, lawyers! For you load men with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.

Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering."

There is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God.

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.

And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

Now when they bring you before the synagogues and rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you are to say;

And he said to them, "Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."

But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have prepared?'

So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."