Mary was much disturbed at his words, and was wondering to herself what such a greeting could mean,

And John said to the crowds that went to be baptized by him: "You brood of vipers! who has prompted you to seek refuge from the coming judgment?

They did so, and enclosed such a great shoal of fish that their nets began to break.

There is no such thing as a good tree bearing worthless fruit, or, on the other hand, a worthless tree bearing good fruit.

Jesus was surprised to hear these words from him; and, turning to the crowd which was following him, he said: "I tell you, nowhere in Israel have I met with such faith as this!"

But Herod himself said: "John I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things?" And he endeavored to see him.

For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, and whoever, for my sake, loses his life--that man shall save it.

And then said to them: "Any one who, for the sake of my Name, welcomes even this little child is welcoming me; and any one who welcomes me is welcoming him who sent me as his Messenger. For whoever is lowliest among you all--that man is great."

Cure the sick there, and tell people 'The Kingdom of God is close at hand.

No, seek his Kingdom, and these things shall be added for you.

Hypocrites! You know how to judge of the earth and the sky; how is it, then, that you cannot judge of this time?

"Strive to go in by the small door. Many, I tell you, will seek to go in, but they will not be able,

Before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you, and they will betray you to Synagogues and put you in prison, when you will be brought before kings and governors for the sake of my Name.