son of Jesse, son of Obed, son of Boaz, son of Salmon, son of Nahshon,

"I tell you in solemn truth," He added, "that no Prophet is welcomed among his own people.

The Queen of the South will awake at the Judgement together with the men of the present generation, and will condemn them; because she came from the extremity of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; but mark! One greater than Solomon is here.

Observe the lilies, how they grow. They neither labour nor spin. And yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was as beautifully dressed as one of these.

Blessed are those servants, whom their Master when He comes shall find on the watch. I tell you in solemn truth, that He will tie an apron round Him, and will bid them recline at table while He comes and waits on them.

I tell you in solemn truth that, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it."

I tell you in solemn truth that the present generation will certainly not pass away without all these things having first taken place.

"I tell you in solemn truth," replied Jesus, "that this very day you shall be with me in Paradise."