Meanwhile the people had gathered in thousands, so that they trod upon one another, when Jesus, addressing himself to his disciples, began by saying to them: "Be on your guard against the leaven--that is, the hypocrisy--of the Pharisees.

He called ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds each, and told them to trade with them during his absence.

On his return, after having been appointed King, he directed that the servants to whom he had given his money should be summoned, so that he might learn what amount of trade they had done.

Men's hearts will fail them through dread of what is coming upon the world; for 'the forces of the heavens will be convulsed.'