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Woe to you, you impious scribes and Pharisees! you traverse sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when you succeed you make him a son of Gehenna twice as bad as yourselves.

Verse ConceptsExploitationsJudaismMission, Of IsraelPharisees, Beliefs OfPassing OverSonsTravelHypocrites, Description OfGehennaProselytesSea TravelOnly One PersonDouble PenaltyCrossing To The Other SideHypocrisy

that servant's lord and master will arrive on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour which he does not know;

Verse ConceptsIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnLack Of ExpectationThe Time UnknownThe Second Coming

Well then, you should have handed my money to the bankers and I would have got my capital with interest when I came back.

Verse ConceptsCreditTalentsDepositsInterestMoney, Stewardship OfMoney, Uses OfPossessingBanksGifts And Talentsinvestinglent

Then the just will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and fed you? or thirsty and gave you drink?

Verse ConceptsUnworthinessWhen?People Providing FoodFeeding The Poor

when did we see you ill or in prison and visit you?'

Verse ConceptsPeople VisitingWhen?

Then they will answer too, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or unclothed or ill or in prison, and did not minister to you?'

Verse ConceptsAttitudes, to other peopleLoving ForeignersNaked In PovertyWhen?Serving ChristFeeding The Poorhunger

When Jesus finished saying all this he said to his disciples,

Verse ConceptsLast WordsChrist Speaking To Disciplesfinishing

Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,

When the disciples saw this they were angry. "What is the use of this waste?" they said;

Verse ConceptsThe Disciples ReactionsAngry People

But he took Peter and the two sons of Zebedaeus along with him; and when he began to feel distressed and agitated,

Verse ConceptsChrist Going With PeopleTwo SonsDepression

And when he returned he found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy.

Verse ConceptsEvil Eyes

Peter followed him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and when he got inside he sat down beside the attendants to see the end.

Verse ConceptsPeople Sitting DownEnd Of Actionsdistanceprepping

When he went out to the gateway another maidservant noticed him and said to those who were there, "This fellow was with Jesus the Nazarene."

Verse ConceptsChrist With People On Earth

When morning came, all the high priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, so as to have him put to death.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus Christelders, as community leadersChief priestsPlottingChrist Would Be KilledMan's CounselJesus Deathpriests

so, when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Who do you want released? Jesus Bar-Abbas or Jesus the so-called 'Christ'?"

Verse ConceptsBarabbasRight DesiresPeople Releasing Othersfree

Besides, when he was seated on the tribunal, his wife had sent to tell him, "Do nothing with that innocent man, for I have suffered greatly to-day in a dream about him.")

Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgment SeatJudgesWise CouncelSittingSleeplessnessWivesVisions And Dreams In ScriptureChrist, Names ForJudgement SeatLeave Them AloneWife

Now when Pilate saw that instead of him doing any good a riot was rising, he took some water and washed his hands in presence of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this good man's blood. It is your affair!"

Verse ConceptsGesturesTumultCrowdsInnocence, Examples OfResponsibility, Examples OfSymbolsWashingExcitementDisorder Among PeopleResponsibility For Blood ShedJesus Christ, SinlessnessPlea Of Innocence

Now when the army-captain and his men who were watching Jesus saw the earthquake and all that happened, they were dreadfully afraid; they said, "This man was certainly a son of God!"

Verse ConceptsearthquakesCenturionCrucifixion, Of ChristGuardsMan Keeping WatchWitnessing, Importance OfFear, Of UnknownArmies, RomanMessianic Titles, Son Of GodSaid To Be The ChristWitnessingJesus Deathcrucifixion

Now when evening came, a rich man from Arimathaea, called Joseph, who had become a disciple of Jesus,

Verse ConceptsAffluenceEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesWealthy People

and said, "We remember, sir, that when this impostor was alive he said, 'I will rise after three days.'

Verse ConceptsLordship, Human And DivinePeople RememberingChrist Would RiseWhilst Alive

and told them to say that "his disciples came at night and stole him when we were asleep."

Verse ConceptsSleep, PhysicalThe Disciples ActionsDuring One NightDiscipleshiprumors

Now when evening came, when the sun set, they brought him all who were ill or possessed by daemons ??33 indeed the whole town was gathered at the door ??34 and he cured many who were ill with various diseases and cast out many daemons; but as the daemons knew him he would not let them say anything.

Verse ConceptsDemon PossessionThe SunEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesThose Demonised

He was praying there when Simon and his companions hunted him out

Verse ConceptsFinding

When he entered Capharnahum again after some days it was reported that he was at home,

Verse ConceptsIndividuals going homeTelling Of Jesus

So when some scribes of the Pharisees saw he was eating with sinners and taxgatherers they said to his disciples, "Why does he eat and drink with taxgatherers and sinners?"

Verse ConceptsFaultsConfrontationComplaintsStatusTax CollectorsOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About ChristWhy Does Jesus Do This?Finding Fault With Jesus

A time will come when the bridegroom is taken from them; then they will fast, on that day.

Verse ConceptsTaking ChristWho Will Fast

He said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he was in need and hungry, he and his men?

Verse ConceptsConsecrated BreadReading The Scriptures

but when the sun rose it got scorched and withered away, because it had no root;

Verse ConceptsThe SunPeople WitheredScorching

but they have no root in themselves, they do not last; the next thing is that when the word brings trouble or persecution, they are at once repelled.

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian LivingShallownessFor The Sake Of ThingsPersecutionpressure

And he said, "It is with the Realm of God as when a man has sown seed on earth;

Verse ConceptsParables Of The KingdomPlanting SeedsFarmingSeedsSowing Seeds

It is like a grain of mustard-seed ??less than any seed on earth when it is sown on earth;

Verse ConceptsSmall ThingsPlanting SeedsSeedsSowing Seeds

But they were overawed and said to each other, "Whatever can he be, when the very wind and sea obey him?"

Verse ConceptsConfusionWho Is Jesus?Fear Of ChristThe Sea Stilledoverwhelmed

and when they reached Jesus they saw the lunatic sitting down, clothed and in his sober senses ??the man who had been possessed by 'Legion.' That frightened them.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromFear, Caused ByLiving WitnessesNakednessClothing OneselfDrawing Near To ChristSitting At The FeetRegaining SanityFear Of ChristThose Demonised

Now when Jesus had crossed in the boat to the other side again, a large crowd gathered round him; so he remained beside the sea.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsThe Attractiveness Of ChristCrowds Around JesusBoatsCrossing To The Other Sidelakes

He was still speaking when a message came from the house of the synagogue-president, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher to come any further?"

Verse ConceptsWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsTroubling Individualsharassment

When the sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and the large audience was astounded. "Where did he get all this?" they said. "What is the meaning of this wisdom he is endowed with? And these miracles, too, that his hands perform!

Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristSabbath, In NtSynagogueAmazement, Of Jesus ChristChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingOn The SabbathWhere From?Teaching Wisdom

And if any place will not receive you and the people will not listen to you, shake off the very dust under your feet when you leave, as a warning to them."

Verse ConceptsGesturesFeetHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleOpportunities, And SalvationWiping DustPeople Abandoning Peoplefatedustwelcome

But when Herod heard of it he said, "John has risen, the John I beheaded."

Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom, Methods OfBeheading

for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing he was a just and holy man; so he protected John ??he was greatly exercised when he listened to him, still he was glad to listen to him.

Verse ConceptsPuzzlementSpecific Holy IndividualsFear Of Individuals

Then came a holiday, when Herod held a feast on his birthday for his chief officials and generals and the notables of Galilee.

Verse ConceptsAmusementsCommanderBanquets, Events CelebratedBirthdaysBirthdays CelebratedDinnerRight Time For People

When his disciples heard of it they went and fetched his body and laid it in a tomb.

Verse ConceptsSepulchresDisciples Of John The BaptistCorpses Of Other People

He said, "How many loaves have you got? Go and see." When they found out they told him, "Five, and two fish."

Verse ConceptsFive ThingsTwo Animals

Now when evening came the boat was [far out] in the middle of the sea, and he was on the land alone;

Verse ConceptsSecret PrayerIsolated PersonsBoatsEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesIn The Heart Of The Sealakes

but when he saw them buffeted as they rowed (for the wind was against them) he went to them about the fourth watch of the night walking on the sea. He meant to pass them,

Verse ConceptsNightPassing ByChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversRowingharassment

but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost and shrieked aloud ??50 for they all saw him and were terrified. Then he spoke to them at once; "Courage," he said, "it is I, have no fear."

Verse ConceptsUnbelief, And Life Of FaithGroups Shouting

And when they had disembarked, the people at once recognized Jesus;

Verse ConceptsRecognising People

Now when he went indoors away from the crowd, his disciples asked him the meaning of this parabolic saying.

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessEntering HousesQuestioning ChristThe Disciples Words

In those days, when a large crowd had again gathered and when they had nothing to eat, he called the disciples and said to them,

Verse ConceptsNo FoodChrist SummoningChrist With His Disciples

Do you not remember how many baskets full of fragments you picked up when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand?" They said, "Twelve."

Verse ConceptsFleeting ImpressionsFive ThingsFive ThousandRemaining FoodTwelve Things

"And how many basketfuls of fragments did you pick up when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand?" They said, "Seven."

Verse ConceptsSeven ThingsFour ThousandRemaining Food

When they reached the disciples they saw a large crowd round them, and some scribes arguing with them.

Verse ConceptsJudaismCrowds Around JesusChrist With His Disciples

So they brought the boy to him, and when the spirit saw Jesus it at once convulsed the boy; he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth.

Verse ConceptsPeople TumblingRollingConvulsionsFoamsThe First Sight Of Christ

for he was teaching his disciples, telling them that the Son of man would be betrayed into the hands of men, that they would kill him, and that when he was killed he would rise again after three days.

Verse ConceptsPredictionsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristProphecies Said By JesusChrist Predicting The FutureHanding Over ChristChrist TeachingChrist Speaking To DisciplesChrist Would Be KilledChrist Would RiseDanger From MenHurt And Betrayal

Then they reached Capharnahum. And when he was indoors he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?"

Verse ConceptsRoadsChrist EnquiringDiscussions

but Jesus was angry when he saw this, and he said to them, "Let the children come to me, do not stop them: the Realm of God belongs to such as these.

Verse ConceptsBack to schoolBad ChildrenKingdom Of God, Entry IntoDivine DispleasureDispleasureDrawing Near To ChristLike ChildrenDo Not HinderPeople Of The KingdomKingdom Of Heavengirlfriends

Now when the ten heard of this, they burst into anger at James and John;

Verse ConceptsDispleasureTen PeopleUnnamed People Angry With Others

Now when they came near Jerusalem, near Bethphage and Bethany, at the Hill of Olives, he despatched two of his disciples,

Verse ConceptsTwo DisciplesDisciples' Movements

Then they brought the colt to Jesus, and when they had put their clothes on it Jesus seated himself.

Verse ConceptsRiding Donkeys

Next day, when they had left Bethany, he felt hungry,

Verse ConceptsBody Of Christ, Physical Bodyhunger

and noticing a fig tree in leaf some distance away he went to see if he could find anything on it; but when he reached it he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the time for figs.

Verse ConceptsFruitStanding At A DistanceFoliageNot Findingdistance

When the season came round he sent a servant to the vine dressers to collect from the vine dressers some of the produce of the vineyard,

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsServants Of PeopleFarming

At the resurrection, when they rise, whose wife will she be? She was wife to the seven of them."

Verse ConceptsSeven ChildrenMarriage No MoreTransferring WivesThe Resurrection

"Tell us, when is this to happen? What will be the sign for all this to be accomplished?"

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessSigns Of Christ's ReturnWhen?

And when you hear of wars and rumours of war, do not be alarmed; these have to come, but it is not the end yet.

Verse ConceptsTrouble, Causes OfCivil StrifeRumoursWarsEnd Of The WorldPrinciples Of WarSigns Of The TimesWarrumors

But when that misery is past, in those days, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not yield her light,

Verse ConceptsThe SunEclipsesDarkening Sun Moon And StarsDarkness At The EndSigns In The UniverseSeal JudgmentsSunshineThe Moon

Watch then, for you never know when the Lord of the House will come, in the late evening or at midnight or at cock-crow or in the morning.

Verse ConceptsHourLast ThingsNightCrowsSleep, Warnings AgainstMidnightDaybreakIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnAt DaybreakThe Time UnknownAttitudes While Waiting For Second Coming

Now when he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, lying at table, a woman came up with an alabaster flask of pure nard perfume, which had cost a great sum; the flask she broke and poured the perfume over his head.

Verse ConceptsGuestsHeadsHospitality, Examples OfMealsOintmentPerfumeA Broken WomanTablesWitnessing, Approaches ToRecreationHospitality Towards ChristBoxesBreaking ContainersReclining To EatStone ItemsExpensiveReceiving Jesus As A Guest

On the first day of unleavened bread (the day when the paschal lamb was sacrificed) his disciples said to him, "Where do you want us to go and prepare for you to eat the passover?"

Verse ConceptsPassover lambTypesThe Disciples Words

So when he arrived he at once went up to him and said, "Rabbi [rabbi]," and kissed him.

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristRabbiTreacheryDeceit

one young man did follow him, with only a linen sheet thrown round his body, but when the [young] men seized him

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristLinenIdentity In Christteenager

and when she noticed Peter warming himself she looked at him and said, "You were with Jesus of Nazaret too."

Verse ConceptsWarmingChrist With People On Earth

Now when the army-captain who stood facing him saw that he expired in this way, he said, "This man was certainly a son of God."

Verse ConceptsCenturionWitnessing, Importance OfMessianic Titles, Son Of GodThe CrossJesus Death

women who had followed him when he was in Galilee and waited on him, besides a number of other women who had accompanied him to Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus Christministering

And when the sabbath had passed Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought some spices in order to go and anoint him;

Verse ConceptsAnointing, Social CustomembalmingHerbs And SpicesOintmentPerfumeSabbath, In NtThe First Day Of The WeekSabbath Observed