And now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things take place."

All their neighbors were filled with fear, and throughout the entire hill country of Judea all these things were talked about.

All who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the Lord's hand was indeed with him.

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. But his mother kept all these things in her heart.

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!

John's disciples informed him about all these things. So John called two of his disciples

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.

But he said to them, "You give them something to eat." They replied, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish -- unless we go and buy food for all these people."

Now about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up the mountain to pray.

"Take these words to heart, for the Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men."

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.

Which of these three do you think became a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?"

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!"

"But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, rue, and every herb, yet you neglect justice and love for God! But you should have done these things without neglecting the others.

One of the experts in religious law answered him, "Teacher, when you say these things you insult us too."

Consider how the flowers grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!

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

Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

He answered them, "Do you think these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered these things?

but he answered his father, 'Look! These many years I have worked like a slave for you, and I never disobeyed your commands. Yet you never gave me even a goat so that I could celebrate with my friends!

It would be better for him to have a millstone tied around his neck and be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.

But Jesus called for the children, saying, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

The man replied, "I have wholeheartedly obeyed all these laws since my youth."

But the twelve understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what Jesus meant.

While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

And he summoned ten of his slaves, gave them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business with these until I come back.'

When he returned after receiving the kingdom, he summoned these slaves to whom he had given the money. He wanted to know how much they had earned by trading.

But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be their king, bring them here and slaughter them in front of me!'"

and said to him, "Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who it is who gave you this authority?"

Then Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by whose authority I do these things."

"As for these things that you are gazing at, the days will come when not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!"

So they asked him, "Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?"

And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once."

because these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

And all those who knew Jesus stood at a distance, and the women who had followed him from Galilee saw these things.

and when they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.

Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles.

But these words seemed like pure nonsense to them, and they did not believe them.

While they were talking and debating these things, Jesus himself approached and began to accompany them

Then he said to them, "What are these matters you are discussing so intently as you walk along?" And they stood still, looking sad.

Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who doesn't know the things that have happened there in these days?"

But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since these things happened.

Wasn't it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and enter into his glory?"

While they were saying these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled."

You are witnesses of these things.