And one of the Presidents asked Jesus this question--"Good Teacher, what must I do if I am to gain Immortal Life?"

And Jesus said to him, Why do you say that I am good? No one is good, but only God.

And he said, All these have I kept from my childhood. Jesus hearing these things said to him, Yet lackest thou one thing:

And Jesus, hearing it, said to him, One thing you still have need of; get money for your goods, and give it away to the poor, and you will have wealth in heaven; and come after me.

And Jesus, looking at him, said, How hard it is for those who have wealth to get into the kingdom of God!

Those who were listening to Jesus asked, "Then who can be saved?"

But Jesus said: "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

Jesus told them, "I tell all of you with certainty, there is no one who has left his home, wife, brothers, parents, or children because of the kingdom of God

AND Jesus took the twelve aside, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and all things written by the prophets concerning the Son of man will be finished.

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

As Jesus drew near to Jericho, there was a blind man who sat by the wayside begging.

And they said to him, Jesus of Nazareth is going by.

And he said in a loud voice, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

But those walking in front [of Jesus] spoke harshly to the blind beggar, telling him to be quiet. But he continued shouting all the more, "You son of David, take pity on me."

And Jesus, stopping, gave orders that he was to come to him, and when he came near, he said to him,

And Jesus said, See again: your faith has made you well.

Instantly he regained his sight and followed Jesus, giving glory to God; and all the people who saw it gave praise to God.

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

Made an attempt to get a view of Jesus, and was not able to do so, because of the people, for he was a small man.

So he ran on ahead and climbed into a mulberry tree, to see Jesus, for he knew that he must pass that way.

And when Jesus came to the place, looking up, he said to him, Zacchaeus, be quick and come down, for I am coming to your house today.

So he came down quickly and welcomed Jesus joyfully.

But all the people who saw this began to complain: "Jesus is going to be the guest of a notorious sinner!"

But Zaccheus stood up and said unto Jesus, Behold, Lord, the half of my substance I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any one wrongfully, I restore him fourfold.

And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, for even he is a son of Abraham.

As the people were listening to this, Jesus went on to tell them a parable. He did so because he was near Jerusalem, and because they thought that the Kingdom of God was going to be proclaimed at once.

So, He said, "A certain distinguished gentleman went to a distant country to receive a royal appointment [i.e., as king over a territory] and then return. [Note: This is the only parable of Jesus' that correlates with a known incident; that of Herod's son Archelaus going to Rome to receive from Caesar Augustus an appointment to rule over Judea, Samaria and Idumaea in

[Jesus explained,] ‘I tell you that to everyone who has [because he valued his gifts from God and has used them wisely], more will be given; but from the one who does not have [because he disregarded his gifts from God], even what he has will be taken away.’

After saying this, Jesus went on in front, going up to Jerusalem.

It was when Jesus had almost reached Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, that he sent on two of the disciples.

So the two who were sent went and found it as Jesus had told them.

And they took him to Jesus, and they put their clothing on the ass, and Jesus got on to him.

Then they threw their coats upon it and mounted Jesus upon it. As He was going on, the people continued to spread their coats under Him on the road.

Some of the Pharisees in the crowd told Jesus, "Teacher, tell your disciples to be quiet."

But Jesus answered: "I tell you that if these men are silent, the very stones will call out."

Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,

Then Jesus went into the Temple and began to drive out dealers,

Jesus continued to teach each day in the Temple Courts; but the Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law were eager to take his life, and so also were the leading men.

On one of these days, when Jesus was teaching the people in the Temple Courts and telling the Good News, the Chief Priests and the Teachers of the Law, joined by the Councillors, confronted him,

"I, too," said Jesus in reply, "will ask you one question. Give me an answer to it.

Then they answered Jesus that they did not know [who authorized John's immersion].

And Jesus said, And I will not make clear to you by what authority I do these things.

But Jesus began to tell the people this parable-- "A man once planted a vineyard, and then let it out to tenants, and went abroad for a long while.

So, they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Therefore, what will the owner of the vineyard do to them? [Jesus asked].

But Jesus looked at them and said: "What then is the meaning of this passage?-- 'The very stone which the builders despised has now itself become the corner-stone.'

After this the Teachers of the Law and the Chief Priest were eager to lay hands on Jesus then and there, but they were afraid of the people; for they saw that it was at them that he had aimed this parable.

Having watched their opportunity, they afterwards sent some spies, who pretended to be good men, to catch Jesus in the course of conversation, and so enable them to give him up to the Governor's jurisdiction and authority.

These men asked Jesus a question. They said: "Teacher, we know that you are right in what you say and teach, and that you do not take any account of a man's position, but teach the Way of God honestly;

Seeing through their deceitfulness, Jesus said to them:

"The Emperor's," they said; and Jesus replied: "Well then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and to God what belongs to God."

And they were not able to get hold of anything Jesus said in front of the people. And they marveled at His answer and did not say anything [further].

Now some Sadducees, who claim there is no resurrection, came to Jesus

Jesus said to them, "The people of this world marry and are married,

Then certain experts in the law of Moses replied to Jesus, "Teacher, you have spoken well."

But Jesus said to them: "How is it that people say that the Christ is to be David's son?

For David himself said in the book of Psalms [Psa. 110:1], 'The Lord [i.e., God] said to my [i.e., David's] Lord [i.e., Jesus], sit at my right side

Since David called Him [i.e., Jesus] Lord, how could He be his son?"

While all the people were listening, Jesus said to the disciples:

Looking up, Jesus saw the rich people putting their gifts into the chests for the Temple offerings.

When some of them spoke about the Temple being decorated with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said:

So the disciples questioned Jesus: "But, Teacher, when will this be? and what sign will there be when this is near?"

And Jesus said: "See that you are not led astray; for many will take my name, and come saying 'I am He,' and 'The time is close at hand.' Do not follow them.

And when you hear of wars and uprisings [going on], do not be afraid, for such things must necessarily happen first. But the end will not come right away." [Note: By "the end" here Jesus probably alludes to the downfall of Jerusalem, in AD 70, with its attending destruction of the Temple buildings].

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "Nations will wage war against one another and kingdoms will attack one another.

Then Jesus told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, as well as all [other] trees:

"But pay attention to yourselves so that your hearts do not become overburdened by carousing, and drunkenness, and the worries of life. [If you do], that 'day' [i.e., Jesus' second coming and judgment] will arrive suddenly, like a trap [i.e., which catches an animal by surprise].

During the days, Jesus continued to teach in the Temple Courts, but he went out and spent the nights on the hill called the 'Mount of Olives.'

The Chief Priest and the Teachers of the Law were looking for an opportunity of destroying Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.

And he went and discussed with the Chief Priests and Officers in charge at the Temple the best way of betraying Jesus to them.

So Judas assented, and looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them, in the absence of a crowd.

And Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make the Passover ready for us, so that we may take it.

So Peter and John went on, and found everything just as Jesus had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

When the time came, Jesus took his place at table, and the Apostles with him.

Then Jesus took a cup [Note: This was one of the cups partaken of during the Passover meal], and after giving thanks to God [for it], He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves,

Then Jesus took some bread, and, after saying the thanksgiving, broke it and gave to them, with the words: "This is my body, [which is now to be given on your behalf. Do this in memory of me."

Jesus, however, said: "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their oppressors are styled 'Benefactors.'

Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.

"I tell you, Peter," replied Jesus, "the cock will not crow to-day till you have disowned all knowledge of me three times."

Then Jesus said to them, "When I sent you out with no money bag, or traveler's bag, or sandals, you didn't lack anything, did you?" They replied, "Nothing."

For I tell you that this [passage of Scripture], which was written about me, must be fulfilled [Isa. 53:12]: 'And He [i.e., Jesus] was counted with [i.e., as though He were one of] the criminals.' For the part [of that passage] that refers to me is being fulfilled."

"Master," they exclaimed, "look, here are two swords!" "Enough!" said Jesus.

Jesus then went out, and made his way as usual to the Mount of Olives, followed by his disciples.

Then Jesus went away from them about the distance of a stone's throw and knelt down and prayed,

While He was still speaking, look! a crowd had come up, and Judas, one of the Twelve, was their guide; and he stepped up to Jesus to kiss Him.

Then Jesus said to him, "Judas, will you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

But when those who were round Jesus saw what was going to happen, they exclaimed: "Master, shall we use our swords?"

But Jesus said, "Permit me to go as far as this!" So He touched his ear and healed him.

Then Jesus said to the high priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come to take Him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as though I were a robber?

Those who had taken Jesus prisoner took him away into the house of the High Priest. Peter followed at a distance.

Then a certain [servant] girl saw Peter sitting there in the light of the fire. As she stared at him she said, "This man was with Jesus, too."

but he renounc'd Jesus, saying, woman, I don't know him.

Then a little while later, someone else saw Peter and said, "You are one of them also [i.e., one of Jesus' disciples]." But Peter replied, "Man, I am not."

And about an hour later someone else stated emphatically, "I know for sure that this man was also with him [i.e., Jesus], for he is from Galilee [too]." [Note: Peter's accent gave him away. See Matt. 26:73].

And the men who held Jesus insulted him, beating him with rods;

At daybreak the National Council met--both the Chief Priests and the Teachers of the Law--and took Jesus before their High Council.

"If you are the Christ," they said, "tell us so." "If I tell you," replied Jesus, "you will not believe me;

"Are you, then, the Son of God?" they all asked. "It is true," answered Jesus, "I am."

Then they all rose in a body and led Jesus before Pilate.

"Are you the King of the Jews?" Pilate asked him. "It is true," replied Jesus.

And, having satisfied himself that Jesus came under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who also was at Jerusalem at the time.