Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from men?”

They began to argue among themselves, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

“But what do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘My son, go, work in the vineyard today.’

“Which of the two did his father’s will?”

“The first,” they said.

Jesus said to them, “I assure you: Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you!

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn’t believe him. Tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him, but you, when you saw it, didn’t even change your minds then and believe him.

Again, he sent other slaves, more than the first group, and they did the same to them.

So he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ The man was speechless.

Now concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven’t you read what was spoken to you by God:

I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every impurity.

“Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink?

When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or without clothes and clothe You?

When did we see You sick, or in prison, and visit You?’

“And the King will answer them, ‘I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

“Then they too will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick, or in prison, and not help You?’

“Then He will answer them, ‘I assure you: Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me either.’

So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

While he was sitting on the judge’s bench, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for today I’ve suffered terribly in a dream because of Him!”

Therefore give orders that the tomb be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come, steal Him, and tell the people, ‘He has been raised from the dead.’ Then the last deception will be worse than the first.”

The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men.

Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”

So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.

He said to them, “Have you never read what David and those who were with him did when he was in need and hungry—

And He did not speak to them without a parable. Privately, however, He would explain everything to His own disciples.

While He was still speaking, people came from the synagogue leader’s house and said, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher anymore?”

He did not let anyone accompany Him except Peter, James, and John, James’s brother.

He went in and said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep.”

When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these things?” they said. “What is this wisdom given to Him, and how are these miracles performed by His hands?

King Herod heard of this, because Jesus’ name had become well known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that’s why supernatural powers are at work in him.”

Though the king was deeply distressed, because of his oaths and the guests he did not want to refuse her.

He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.

He got up and departed from there to the region of Tyre and Sidon. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it, but He could not escape notice.

They were discussing among themselves that they did not have any bread.

When I broke the five loaves for the 5,000, how many baskets full of pieces of bread did you collect?”

“Twelve,” they told Him.

“When I broke the seven loaves for the 4,000, how many large baskets full of pieces of bread did you collect?”

“Seven,” they said.

because he did not know what he should say, since they were terrified.

As they were coming down from the mountain, He ordered them to tell no one what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

They kept this word to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.

But I tell you that Elijah really has come, and they did whatever they pleased to him, just as it is written about him.”

Then it came out, shrieking and convulsing him violently. The boy became like a corpse, so that many said, “He’s dead.”

Then they left that place and made their way through Galilee, but He did not want anyone to know it.

But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him.

He set out from there and went to the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Then crowds converged on Him again and, as He usually did, He began teaching them once more.

He replied to them, “What did Moses command you?”

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many.”

For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like angels in heaven.

Now concerning the dead being raised—haven’t you read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush, how God spoke to him: I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob?

He is not God of the dead but of the living. You are badly deceived.”

“I assure you,” Jesus said to him, “today, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times!”

And He came again and found them sleeping, because they could not keep their eyes open. They did not know what to say to Him.

For many were giving false testimony against Him, but the testimonies did not agree.

Yet their testimony did not agree even on this.

But He kept silent and did not answer anything. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”

But Jesus still did not answer anything, so Pilate was amazed.

They tried to give Him wine mixed with myrrh, but He did not take it.

Pilate was surprised that He was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him whether He had already died.

Yet, when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe it.

And they went and reported it to the rest, who did not believe them either.

Later, He appeared to the Eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table. He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who saw Him after He had been resurrected.

Now listen! You will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.”

When he did come out, he could not speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept making signs to them and remained speechless.

He has done a mighty deed with His arm;
He has scattered the proud
because of the thoughts of their hearts;

Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.

and was a widow for 84 years. She did not leave the temple complex, serving God night and day with fasting and prayers.

After those days were over, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but His parents did not know it.

When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.

But they did not understand what He said to them.

He began by saying to them, “Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.”

When they did this, they caught a great number of fish, and their nets began to tear.

Then everyone was astounded, and they were giving glory to God. And they were filled with awe and said, “We have seen incredible things today!”

Jesus answered them, “Haven’t you read what David and those who were with him did when he was hungry—

After looking around at them all, He told him, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so, and his hand was restored.

Just as He neared the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was also with her.

The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.

He replied to them, “Go and report to John the things you have seen and heard: The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with skin diseases are healed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news.

After John’s messengers left, He began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?

What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft robes? Look, those who are splendidly dressed and live in luxury are in royal palaces.

What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.

For John the Baptist did not come eating bread or drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’

When He got out on land, a demon-possessed man from the town met Him. For a long time he had worn no clothes and did not stay in a house but in the tombs.

“Someone did touch Me,” said Jesus. “I know that power has gone out from Me.”

While He was still speaking, someone came from the synagogue leader’s house, saying, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t bother the Teacher anymore.”

Everyone was crying and mourning for her. But He said, “Stop crying, for she is not dead but asleep.”

They started laughing at Him, because they knew she was dead.

Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was going on. He was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead,

They did so, and had them all sit down.

But they did not understand this statement; it was concealed from them so that they could not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

But they did not welcome Him, because He determined to journey to Jerusalem.

But He told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and spread the news of the kingdom of God.”

Jesus took up the question and said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him up, and fled, leaving him half dead.

When the Pharisee saw this, he was amazed that He did not first perform the ritual washing before dinner.

If that’s how God clothes the grass, which is in the field today and is thrown into the furnace tomorrow, how much more will He do for you—you of little faith?

But the one who did not know and did things deserving of blows will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.

He said to them, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look! I’m driving out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete My work.’

Yet I must travel today, tomorrow, and the next day, because it is not possible for a prophet to perish outside of Jerusalem!

because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

“‘No, father Abraham,’ he said. ‘But if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’

“But he told him, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.’”

Does he thank that slave because he did what was commanded?

They understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.