Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

so that you may know for certain the things you were taught.

When he came out, he was not able to speak to them. They realized that he had seen a vision in the holy place, because he was making signs to them and remained unable to speak.

And who am I that the mother of my Lord should come and visit me?

And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled."

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us.

the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham. This oath grants

that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, may serve him without fear,

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:

When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, that the Lord has made known to us."

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:

Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.

At that moment, she came up to them and began to give thanks to God and to speak about the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

but (because they assumed that he was in their group of travelers) they went a day's journey. Then they began to look for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

But he replied, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"

So John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance, and don't begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones!

Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire."

But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother's wife, and because of all the evil deeds that he had done,

And he said to him, "To you I will grant this whole realm -- and the glory that goes along with it, for it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.

and 'with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'"

Jesus said to them, "No doubt you will quote to me the proverb, 'Physician, heal yourself!' and say, 'What we have heard that you did in Capernaum, do here in your hometown too.'"

They got up, forced him out of the town, and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they could throw him down the cliff.

Demons also came out of many, crying out, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them, and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

But Jesus said to them, "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, for that is what I was sent to do."

When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets started to tear.

So they motioned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they were about to sink.

For Peter and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken,

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -- he said to the paralyzed man -- "I tell you, stand up, take your stretcher and go home."

But those days are coming, and when the bridegroom is taken from them, at that time they will fast."

The experts in the law and the Pharisees watched Jesus closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they could find a reason to accuse him.

Now it was during this time that Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent all night in prayer to God.

Rejoice in that day, and jump for joy, because your reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.

Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you.

"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.

And if you lend to those from whom you hope to be repaid, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, so that they may be repaid in full.

He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep, and laid the foundation on bedrock. When a flood came, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built.

But the person who hears and does not put my words into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against that house, it collapsed immediately, and was utterly destroyed!"

That is why I did not presume to come to you. Instead, say the word, and my servant must be healed.

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him. He turned and said to the crowd that followed him, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith!"

At that very time Jesus cured many people of diseases, sicknesses, and evil spirits, and granted sight to many who were blind.

Then when a woman of that town, who was a sinner, learned that Jesus was dining at the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfumed oil.

Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner."

He said, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that although they see they may not see, and although they hear they may not understand.

Those along the path are the ones who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.

As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the worries and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.

But as for the seed that landed on good soil, these are the ones who, after hearing the word, cling to it with an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with steadfast endurance.

"No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in can see the light.

For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.

But Jesus said, "Someone touched me, for I know that power has gone out from me."

When the woman saw that she could not escape notice, she came trembling and fell down before him. In the presence of all the people, she explained why she had touched him and how she had been immediately healed.

And they began making fun of him, because they knew that she was dead.

Wherever they do not receive you, as you leave that town, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them."

Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was thoroughly perplexed, because some people were saying that John had been raised from the dead,

while others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.

Once when Jesus was praying by himself, and his disciples were nearby, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"

They answered, "John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others that one of the prophets of long ago has risen."

Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke about his departure that he was about to carry out at Jerusalem.

After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. So they kept silent and told no one at that time anything of what they had seen.

But they did not understand this statement; its meaning had been concealed from them, so that they could not grasp it. Yet they were afraid to ask him about this statement.

Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they give you, for the worker deserves his pay. Do not move around from house to house.

Heal the sick in that town and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come upon you!'

Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this: The kingdom of God has come.'

I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town!

Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven."

On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.

Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said privately, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!

For I tell you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it."

Now by chance a priest was going down that road, but when he saw the injured man he passed by on the other side.

But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me."

Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the man who had been mute began to speak, and the crowds were amazed.

So if Satan too is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? I ask you this because you claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in and live there, so the last state of that person is worse than the first."

As he said these things, a woman in the crowd spoke out to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts at which you nursed!"

"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a hidden place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in can see the light.

Therefore see to it that the light in you is not darkness.

The Pharisee was astonished when he saw that Jesus did not first wash his hands before the meal.

So you testify that you approve of the deeds of your ancestors, because they killed the prophets and you build their tombs!

so that this generation may be held accountable for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning of the world,

Meanwhile, when many thousands of the crowd had gathered so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.

"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.

for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you must say."

For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out -- a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.

Blessed is that slave whom his master finds at work when he returns.

But if that slave should say to himself, 'My master is delayed in returning,' and he begins to beat the other slaves, both men and women, and to eat, drink, and get drunk,

then the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not foresee, and will cut him in two, and assign him a place with the unfaithful.

That servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or do what his master asked will receive a severe beating.

As you are going with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, so that he will not drag you before the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.

Now there were some present on that occasion who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

It is like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the wild birds nested in its branches."

It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of flour until all the dough had risen."

At that time, some Pharisees came up and said to Jesus, "Get away from here, because Herod wants to kill you."