Now as He approached the city gate, a dead man was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her [in the funeral procession].

When the apostles returned, they told Him all that they had done. He took them with Him and He privately withdrew [across the Jordan] to a city called Bethsaida.

‘Even the dust of your city which clings to our feet we wipe off in protest against you [breaking all ties]; yet understand this, that the kingdom of God has come near [and you rejected it].’

“Sell your possessions (show compassion) and give [donations] to the poor. Provide money belts for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing and inexhaustible treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews] were coming near Jesus to listen to Him.

“Now his older son was in the field; and when he returned and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

As He was approaching Jericho [on His way to Jerusalem], it happened that a blind man was sitting beside the road begging.

Then Jesus stopped and ordered that the blind man be led to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him,

When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,

“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by [hostile] armies, then understand [with confident assurance] that her complete destruction is near.

Now when these things begin to occur, stand tall and lift up your heads [in joy], because [suffering ends as] your redemption is drawing near.”

as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near.

Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

While He was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve [disciples], was leading the way for them. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

Then they approached the village where they were going, and He acted as if He were going farther.