And when he got near and saw the town, he was overcome with weeping for it,

saying, "If you had known on this day--even you--the things [that make] for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

and He said to them, "The Scripture says, 'And my house shall be a house of prayer,' but you have made it a cave for robbers."

Every day He was teaching in the temple complex. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people were looking for a way to destroy Him,

And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

and said to Him, "Tell us what sort of authority you have for doing as you do, or who is it that gave you such authority?"

But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

Then Jesus said to them, "Nor am I going to tell you what sort of authority I have for doing as I do."

Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

And when the [grape harvest] season came, the owner of the farm sent a slave to the tenant farmers, asking them for the grape harvest [to be delivered to him]. But the tenant farmers beat the slave and sent him away empty handed.

Then he sent out another slave [i.e., to arrange for receiving the crop], but the tenant farmers beat him also, shamefully abused him and sent him away empty handed [as well].

And having looked upon them, he said, What then is this written, The stone which the builders disapproved of, this has been for the head of the corner?

Whoever shall fall on this stone, shall be dashed to pieces; but on whomever it shall fall, it will make him as chaff for the wind.

And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

And laying in wait for Him, they sent sharpers, feigning themselves to be righteous, that they might catch his word, in order to turn Him over to the government and authority of the proconsul.

And they put a question to him, saying, Master, we are certain that your teaching and your words are right, and that you have no respect for a man's position, but you are teaching the true way of God:

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

"Show me the coin [used for paying the taxes]. [Note: This coin was equivalent to one day of a farm laborer's pay, or about $60-$84 in 1994]. Whose image and inscription are on this coin?" And they answered Him, "Caesar's."

saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us if someone's brother dies having a wife, and this man is childless, that his brother should take the wife and {father} descendants for his brother.

And the second took her for a wife, and he died childless.

In the resurrection therefore whose wife of them shall she be? for the seven had her to wife.

But, for those who are thought worthy to attain to that other world and the resurrection from the dead, there is no marrying or being married,

for neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush; for he calleth the Lord, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.

Some of the scribes replied, “Teacher, you have spoken well [so that there is no room for blame].”

For they durst not any more ask him any question.

For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." '

David then gives him the name of Lord, so how is it possible for him to be his son?

"Look out for the experts in the law of Moses, who like to walk [around] in long [flowing] robes and love the special greetings they receive at the open shopping markets, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the head places at dinner tables.

who devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.

Then Jesus looked up [i.e., from his seated position at the entrance to the Temple], and saw people throwing their gifts [of money] into the treasury [Note: This was a large open-mouthed container used for receiving offerings for meeting expenses of Temple upkeep].

for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.

And as some were speaking of the temple; how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts, He said, As for these things which ye see,

As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

So they asked him, "Teacher, and when will this happen? What will be the sign for this to take place?"

And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am he ; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them.

And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.

But before all these things, they shall lay their hands on you, and shall persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name's sake.

It shall turn out unto you for a testimony.

Let it stick therefore fast in your hearts, not once to study before, what ye shall answer for yourselves:

for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to withstand or to gainsay.

But you will be turned over [i.e., to the authorities for punishment] even by [your own] parents and brothers and relatives and friends. And they will [even] put some of you to death.

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

By your endurance, shall ye gain your lives for a possession.

For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people.

And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden under foot of the Gentiles, until the times appointed for the Gentiles shall come to their period.

And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the billows;

men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

When these things begin to come to pass: then look up, and lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh."

And he made a story for them: See the fig-tree, and all the trees;

When they put out [foliage], now you see for yourselves [and] know that by this time the summer is near.

I tell it you for certain, this generation shall not pass away, till all these things are accomplished.

"But take care for yourselves, lest your hearts are weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of daily life, and that day come upon you suddenly

for'so'shall it come upon all them that dwell on the face of all the earth.

And all the people came in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.

They were delighted and made a bargain to pay him for it.

And he agreed, and began looking for a favorable opportunity to betray him to them apart from the crowd.

And the day of the feast of Unleavened Bread came, on which it was necessary [for] the Passover lamb to be sacrificed.

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat.

And they said to Him, "Where do you want us to prepare [for it]?"

and say to the man of the house, our master sent to ask for a room, where he may eat the passover with his disciples.

And he will show you a large, completely furnished upstairs room. Make preparations [for us] there [i.e., to observe the Passover Festival]."

So, they went and found [everything] just as Jesus told them [it would be], and they prepared for the Passover meal.

And when the time came [for the Passover meal], Jesus reclined with His apostles [at the table]. [Note: See Matt. 23:6].

And He said to them, I desired with desire to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say to you,

for I say unto you, I shall not eat it, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

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,

for I say unto you, I shall not drink from henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you.

For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is betrayed!

And there was a strife among them, which of them should be taken for the greatest.

But it will not be that way among you, for the person who is the most important among you should become [like] the youngest [i.e., least important]. And the person who is the leader should become like the servant.

For which is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.

And the Lord said, 'Simon, Simon, lo, the Adversary did ask you for himself to sift as the wheat,

but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.

Then Jesus said to them, "When I sent you out without a money belt, or traveling bag [i.e., for personal belongings], or sandals, did you lack anything"? And the apostles answered, " [No], nothing."

And he said to them, But now, he who has a money-bag, or a bag for food, let him take it: and he who has not, let him give his coat for money and get a sword.

For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.

For the things concerning me have an end. And they said, Behold here are two swords. And he said to them, it is enough.

saying, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup [i.e., of suffering] away from me; nevertheless, let it not be what I want, but what you want [for me]."

And when he rose up from his prayer, he came unto the disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow,

and found them sleeping for sorrow, And said to them, Why sleep ye? Rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal?

When I was with you every day in the Temple you did not raise a hand against me. But this is your hour [i.e., the time for you to act against me] and the power of darkness [has now taken over]."

And, they having kindled up a fire in the midst of the court, and taken seats together, Peter was for sitting among them.

And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this man also was with him; for he is a Galilaean.

then said they all, art thou then the son of God? you are in the right, answer'd he, for I am so.

And they said, What further need have we of witness? for we ourselves have heard from his own mouth.

So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, "I find no basis for an accusation against this man.

So when he learned with certainty that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, He sent Him up to Herod, for he was in Jerusalem at that time.

Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.

So he continued to question Him for a long time, but Jesus gave him no answer at all.

And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.