And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife far advanced in years.

And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to thee, and to show thee these glad tidings.

John answered, saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire:

And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof;

And it came to pass, as he was in retirement praying, his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who say the people that I am?

He said to them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answering, said, Christ of God.

And it came to pass, that as they were going in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

I am come to send fire on the earth, and what will I, if it is already kindled?

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division:

And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread enough and to spare, and I am perishing with hunger!

And he answering, said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither have I at any time transgressed thy commandment; and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; I am ashamed to beg.

I am resolved what to do, that when I am removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

And he cried, and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame.

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: therefore go ye not after them.

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

And he will show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

For which is greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am among you as he that serveth.

And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed to me;

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee both into prison, and to death.

And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said to them, Ye say that I am.