Then he took Him up and in a second of time he showed Him all the kingdoms of the world.

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

"A second pleaded, "'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and am on my way to try them. Pray hold me excused.'

"To a second he said, "'And how much do you owe?' "'A hundred quarters of wheat,' was the answer. "'Here is your account,' said he: 'change it into eighty quarters.'

"It will be the same way on the day the Son of man is revealed [i.e., at His second coming].

And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

Then he sent a second servant; and him too they beat and ill treated and sent away empty-handed.

Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died childless; and the second took the wife, and he died childless;

And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.

And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great splendor [Note: This no doubt refers to the second coming of Christ. See II Pet. 3:9-10; Matt. 24:30-31; Rev. 1:7].

"But pay attention to yourselves so that your hearts do not become overburdened by carousing, and drunkenness, and the worries of life. [If you do], that 'day' [i.e., Jesus' second coming and judgment] will arrive suddenly, like a trap [i.e., which catches an animal by surprise].

And he said, I say to you, Peter, before the cock's second cry today, you will say three times that you have no knowledge of me.