So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

Zechariah said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is old as well."

He has demonstrated power with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts.

Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed -- and a sword will pierce your own soul as well!"

All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"

Jesus answered them, "Those who are well don't need a physician, but those who are sick do.

"Woe to you who are well satisfied with food now, for you will be hungry. "Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

"Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for their ancestors did the same things to the false prophets.

To the person who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other as well, and from the person who takes away your coat, do not withhold your tunic either.

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.

So when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave well.

Then he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace."

You fools! Didn't the one who made the outside make the inside as well?

But Jesus replied, "Woe to you experts in religious law as well! You load people down with burdens difficult to bear, yet you yourselves refuse to touch the burdens with even one of your fingers!

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

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

No, I tell you! But unless you repent, you will all perish as well!

No, I tell you! But unless you repent you will all perish as well!"

Then if it bears fruit next year, very well, but if not, you can cut it down.'"

Then he said to them, "Which of you, if you have a son or an ox that has fallen into a well on a Sabbath day, will not immediately pull him out?"

Then he said to the man, "Get up and go your way. Your faith has made you well."

And the king said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you will have authority over ten cities.'

Then some of the experts in the law answered, "Teacher, you have spoken well!"