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When Pilate saw that his efforts were unavailing, but that, on the contrary, a riot was beginning, he took some water, and washed his hands in the sight of the crowd, saying as he did so: "I am not answerable for this bloodshed; you must see to it yourselves."

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

And, when they had left off mocking him, they took off the military cloak, and put his own clothes on him, and led him away to be crucified.

Verse ConceptsIndignities Suffered By ChristClothing OthersPeople Stripping PeopleMocking Christ

When evening had fallen, there came a rich man belonging to Ramah, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus.

Verse ConceptsAffluenceEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesWealthy People

So order the tomb to be made secure till the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal him, and then say to the people 'He has risen from the dead,' when the latest imposture will be worse than the first."

Verse ConceptsThe Disciples ActionsChrist Would RiseWorse

When suddenly a great earthquake occurred. For an angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and seated himself upon it.

Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordearthquakesTombsRollingAngels Doing God's WorkOthers Going Down

And, when they saw him, they bowed to the ground before him; although some felt doubtful.

Verse ConceptsdoubtersDoubting The ResurrectionWorshipping ChristAll Authority Has Been Given To Jesus

and, when they found him, they exclaimed: "Every one is looking for you!"

Verse ConceptsSeeking ChristFinding People

Some days later, when Jesus came back to Capernaum, the news spread that he was in a house there;

Verse ConceptsIndividuals going homeTelling Of Jesus

Being, however, unable to get him near to Jesus, owing to the crowd, they removed the roofing below which Jesus was; and, when they had made an opening, they let down the mat on which the paralyzed man was lying.

Verse ConceptsRooftopCrowdsHousesRoofBedsThe Act Of OpeningOpening WallsLowering PeopleDisadvantages Of CrowdsUnable To Do Other ThingsBringing Men To Jesus

When the Teachers of the Law belonging to the party of the Pharisees saw that he was eating in the company of such people, they said to his disciples: "He is eating in the company of tax- gatherers and outcasts!"

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

But the days will come, when the bridegroom will be parted from them, and they will fast then--when that day comes.

Verse ConceptsTaking ChristWho Will Fast

"Have you never read," answered Jesus, "what David did when he was in want and hungry, he and his companions--

Verse ConceptsConsecrated BreadReading The Scriptures

When a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot last;

Verse ConceptsCivil StrifeParables Of Christdivisiongroups

But, when the sun rose, it was scorched, and, having no root, withered away.

Verse ConceptsThe SunPeople WitheredScorching

Afterwards, when he was alone, his followers and the Twelve asked him about his parables;

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessIsolated PersonsQuestioning ChristTwelve DisciplesJesus Using Parables

So, too, those meant by the seed sown on the rocky places are the people who, when they have heard the Message, at once accept it joyfully;

Verse ConceptsShallownessSuddenlyHearing God's WordRejoicing In God's Word

But, as they have no root, they stand only for a short time; and so, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Message, they fall away at once.

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian LivingShallownessFor The Sake Of ThingsPersecutionpressure

By what can we illustrate it? Perhaps by the growth of a mustard-seed. This seed, when sown in the ground, though it is smaller than all other seeds,

Verse ConceptsSmall ThingsPlanting SeedsSeedsSowing Seeds

Yet, when sown, shoots up, and becomes larger than any other herb, and puts out great branches, so that even 'the wild birds can roost in its shelter.'"

Verse ConceptsShadowsBig ThingsPlants Growing Up

When they came to Jesus, they found the possessed man sitting there, clothed and in his right mind--the very man who had had the 'Legion' in him--and they were awe-struck.

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

When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the Synagogue; and the people, as they listened, were deeply impressed. "Where did he get this?" they said, "and what is this wisdom that has been given him? and these miracles which he is doing?

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

But when Herod heard of him, he said--"The man whom I beheaded--John--he must be risen!"

Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom, Methods OfBeheading

A suitable opportunity, however, occurred when Herod, on his birthday, gave a dinner to his high officials, and his generals, and the foremost men in Galilee.

Verse ConceptsAmusementsCommanderBanquets, Events CelebratedBirthdaysBirthdays CelebratedDinnerRight Time For People

And when his daughter--that is, the daughter of Herodias--came in and danced, she delighted Herod and those who were dining with him. 'Ask me for whatever you like,' the King said to the girl, 'and I will give it to you';

Verse ConceptsdanceBanquets, ActivitiesLeisure, And PastimesTemptressesPeople Promising

When John's disciples heard of it, they came and took his body away, and laid it in a tomb.

Verse ConceptsSepulchresDisciples Of John The BaptistCorpses Of Other People

When the Apostles came back to Jesus, they told him all that they had done and all that they had taught.

Verse ConceptsSolitudeTelling What People DidThe Apostles In Action

When it grew late, his disciples came up to him, and said: "This is a lonely spot, and it is already late.

Verse ConceptsLatenesslonliness

"How many loaves have you?" he asked; "Go, and see." When they had found out, they told him: "Five, and two fishes."

Verse ConceptsFive ThingsTwo Animals

When evening fell, the boat was out in the middle of the Sea, and Jesus on the shore alone.

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

But, when they saw him walking on the water, they thought it was a ghost, and cried out;

Verse ConceptsUnbelief, And Life Of FaithGroups Shouting

When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret, and moored the boat.

Verse ConceptsJoining Thingslakes

When they come from market, they will not eat without first sprinkling themselves; and there are many other customs which they have inherited and hold to, such as the ceremonial washing of cups, and jugs, and copper pans).

Verse ConceptsMarketsBrassPurifying OneselfClean ObjectsHow People Eatmarketing

His answer was: "It was well said by Isaiah when he prophesied about you hypocrites in the words--'This is a people that honor me with their lips, While their hearts are far removed from me;

Verse ConceptsHoliness, Purpose OfLegalismLipsPretenceProfessingLack Of MeaningGod And The HeartMere TalkNamed Prophets Of The LordProphecies concerningHypocritesHypocrisy

When Jesus went indoors, away from the crowd, his disciples began questioning him about this saying.

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessEntering HousesQuestioning ChristThe Disciples Words

About that time, when there was again a great crowd of people who had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him, and said:

Verse ConceptsNo FoodChrist SummoningChrist With His Disciples

When I broke up the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets of broken pieces you picked up?" "Twelve," they said.

Verse ConceptsFleeting ImpressionsFive ThingsFive ThousandRemaining FoodTwelve Things

And when the seven for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you pick up?" "Seven," they said.

Verse ConceptsSeven ThingsFour ThousandRemaining Food

Taking the blind man's hand, Jesus led him to the outskirts of the village, and, when he had put saliva on the man's eyes, he placed his hands on him, and asked him: "Do you see anything?"

Verse ConceptsSpittingSalivaLaying On Hands To HealEyes Cared ForThe Faculty Of Sight

When they came to the other disciples, they saw a great crowd round them, and some Teachers of the Law arguing with them.

Verse ConceptsJudaismCrowds Around JesusChrist With His Disciples

But, when Jesus saw that a crowd was quickly collecting, he rebuked the foul spirit: "Deaf and dumb spirit, it is I who command you. Come out from him and never enter him again."

Verse ConceptsDeafnessCrowdsExorcismsCommands, in NTDumbnessDemons, Christ's AuthorityRebukeRunningNatural DeafnessDemons EnteringJesus Casting Out DemonsDisadvantages Of CrowdsDumb

for he was instructing his disciples, and telling them-- "The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of his fellow men, and they will put him to death, but, when he has been put to death, he will 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

They came to Capernaum. When Jesus had gone into the house, he asked them: "What were you discussing on the way?"

Verse ConceptsRoadsChrist EnquiringDiscussions

When they were indoors, the disciples asked him again about this,

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessQuestioning ChristThe Disciples Words

When, however, Jesus saw this, he was indignant. "Let the little children come to me," he said, "do not hinder them; for it is to the childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs.

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

One day, when they were on their way, going up to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in front of the Apostles, who were filled with misgivings; while those who were following behind were alarmed. Gathering the Twelve round him once more, Jesus began to tell them what was about to happen to him.

Verse ConceptsDivine LeadingLonelinessFear, Of FutureChrist Going BeforePredicting The FutureTwelve Disciples

"Grant us this," they answered, "to sit, one on your right, and the other on your left, when you come in glory."

Verse ConceptsSittingSelfishness, Examples OfSelf Exaltation

They came to Jericho. When Jesus was going out of the town with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road-side.

Verse ConceptsBeggarsLargenessBeggingCrowds Around JesusUsing RoadsDisciples' Movements

When they had almost reached Jerusalem, as far as Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent on two of his disciples.

Verse ConceptsTwo DisciplesDisciples' Movements

Then they brought the foal to Jesus, and, when they had laid their cloaks on it, he seated himself upon it.

Verse ConceptsRiding Donkeys

And, when they had brought it, he asked: "Whose head and title are these?" "The Emperor's," they said;

Verse ConceptsPortraitsInscriptionsNature Of KingsSelf Imageimagetaxes

When Jesus had sat down on the Mount of Olives, facing the Temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew questioned him privately:

Verse ConceptsAndrewPrivacyPeople Sitting DownQuestioning Christ

"Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign when all this is drawing to its close."

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessSigns Of Christ's ReturnWhen?

And, when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; such things must occur; but the end is not yet.

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

Therefore watch, for you cannot be sure when the Master of the house is coming-- whether in the evening, at midnight, at daybreak, or in the morning--

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

When Jesus was still at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, while he was at table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of choice spikenard perfume of great value. She broke the jar, and poured the perfume on 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 the Festival of the Unleavened bread, when it was customary to kill the Passover lambs, his disciples said to Jesus: "Where do you wish us to go and make preparations for your eating the Passover?"

Verse ConceptsPassover lambTypesThe Disciples Words

And when they had taken their places and were eating, Jesus said: "I tell you that one of you is going to betray me--one who is eating with me."

Verse ConceptsTablesJudas Betraying ChristReclining To EatChrist Telling The Truth

I tell you that I shall never again drink of the juice of the grape, until that day when I shall drink it new in the Kingdom of God."

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Coming OfLord's SupperLove FeastNot Drinking WineFresh

So, when the crowd went up and began to ask Pilate to follow his usual custom,

Verse ConceptsCrowds Seeking

And, when they had left off mocking him, they took off the purple robe, and put his own clothes on him.

Verse ConceptsPredestination, Spiritual EventsClothing OthersPeople Stripping PeoplePurple ClothesMocking ChristFun

It was nine in the morning when they crucified him.

Verse ConceptsCrucifixion, Of ChristHourcrucifixion

All of whom used to accompany Jesus when he was in Galilee, and attend on him--besides many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus Christministering

The evening had already fallen, when, as it was the Preparation Day--the day before the Sabbath--

Verse ConceptsPreparing FoodSabbath ObservedPreparation

When the Sabbath was over, Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought some spices, so that they might go and anoint the body of Jesus.

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

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

Verse ConceptsSeeing The Risen ChristDoubting The ResurrectionChrist's Life

One day, when Zechariah was officiating as priest before God, during the turn of his Division,

Verse ConceptsUnidentified AngelsGabriel The AngelSubdivisionsPriests In Actiondivisionactingorder

And now you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when this takes place, because you did not believe what I said, though my words will be fulfilled in due course."

Verse ConceptsDeafnessdisabilitiesMutenessUnbelief, And Life Of FaithUnbelief, Examples OfSkepticismNot Believing PeopleDumbspeakingEverything Happening For A Reasongabriel

When he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision there. But Zechariah kept making signs to them, and remained dumb.

Verse ConceptsecstasyDumbnessThose Who Saw Visions

When the angel spoke again: "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Verse ConceptsPleasing GodDivine FavourJesus BirthFavorBeing Scaredluckgabriel

When Elizabeth's time came, she gave birth to a son;

Verse ConceptsHaving A Baby

When his mother interposed: "No, he is to be called John."

Verse ConceptsDissentGod Naming Peopleluck

Now, when the angels had left them and gone back to Heaven, the shepherds said to one another: "Let us go at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has happened, of which the Lord has told us."

Verse ConceptseagernessLeavingLooking And SeeingTelling Of Jesus

And, when they saw it, they told of all that had been said to them about this child.

Verse ConceptsTelling What People SaidSpreading The Gospel

Eight days after the birth of the child, when it was time to circumcise him, he received the name Jesus--the name given him by the angel before his conception.

Verse ConceptsInfantsBoysCircumcision, physicalEight DaysFrom The WombLess Than A Year OldDedicationDevout mothersNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birth

When the period of purification of mother and child, enjoined by the Law of Moses, came to an end, his parents took the child up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,

Verse ConceptsBaby dedicationPurificationPurity, Nature OfPurifying OneselfThe Law Given To IsraelJesus Birth

Moved by the Spirit, Simeon came into the Temple Courts, and, when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the Law,

Verse ConceptsCustomChrist, Names ForEntering The TempleFulfilling The LawLed By The SpiritDevout mothers

When the child's parents had done everything enjoined by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.

Verse ConceptsAccording To ThingsFulfilling The Law

When Jesus was twelve years old, they went according to custom to Jerusalem,

Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveTraditions

And had finished their visit; but, when they started to return, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, without their knowing it.

Verse ConceptsStaying PutNot Knowing About Christparenthood

His parents were amazed when they saw him, and his mother said to him: "My child, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been searching for you in great distress."

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersLove, And The WorldMothers, Responsibilities OfAnxiety, CauseWhy Does Jesus Do This?

In the fifteenth year of the reign of the Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was Governor of Judea, Herod Ruler of Galilee, his brother Philip Ruler of the territory comprising Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias Ruler of Abilene,

Verse ConceptsCaesarGovernorsLeaders, PoliticalRankTetrarchRoman EmperorsRulers Of A FourthNamed Gentile Rulers

And when Annas and Caiaphas were High Priests, a Command from God came to John, the son of Zechariah, while he was in the wilderness.

Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In NtRankSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfLiving In The Wilderness

And when some soldiers on active service asked "And we--what are we to do?" he said: "Never use violence, or exact anything by false accusation; and be content with your pay."

Verse ConceptsAggressionGreed, Believers' Response ToOccupationsSatisfactionServants, BadSoldiersWagesWitnesses, FalseContentmentFalse AccusationsEmployersAvoiding ViolenceFalse WaysDo Not StealOne's DeedsBeing Content

Now after the baptism of all the people, and when Jesus had been baptized and was still praying, the heavens opened,

Verse ConceptsJohn The BaptistThe Act Of OpeningOpening HeavenBaptised By JohnChrist's BaptismJesus PrayingBaptismTrinity

When beginning his work, Jesus was about thirty years old. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, whose ancestors were--Eli,

Verse ConceptsBeginningNoahThirtySonsChrist, Names ForBeginning To TeachAgemanhoodevangelising

There were, doubtless, many widows in Israel in Elijah's days, when the heavens were closed for three years and six months, and a severe famine prevailed throughout the country;

Verse ConceptsFamine, Examples OfSkyThree And A Half YearsSealing ThingsLack Of RainActual WidowsIndividual ProphetsMany In IsraelThe Universe AffectedTimes Of People

Once, when the people were pressing round Jesus as the listened to God's Message, he happened to be standing by the shore of the Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats close to the shore.

Verse ConceptsListeningPopularityPopularity Of ChristCrowds Around JesusPressingHearing God's Wordlakes

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon: "Push off into deep water, and throw out your nets for a haul."

Verse ConceptsAdventureDeep ThingsFishingNetsDeep SeasFish