But he who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great."

Therefore I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)

But wisdom is justified by all her children."

Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head.

You gave me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss my feet from the time I came in.

You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with perfume.

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little."

But others fell on good soil, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold." When he had said this he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"

he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but to others it is given in parables, so that 'Seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'

And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.

And the ones that fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.

But the ones that fell on the good soil are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.

"No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light.

Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd.

But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."

When he stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but in the tombs.

The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the people pressed round him.

But Jesus said, "Someone touched me; for I know that power has gone out from me."

But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be well."

Now all were wailing and mourning for her; but he said, "Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping."

But he took her by the hand and called, saying, "Child, arise."

And her parents were astonished, but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

And Herod said, "John I have beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" So he sought to see him.

But when the crowds learned it, they followed him; and he welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.

But he said to them, "You give them something to eat." And they said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fishunless we go and buy food for all these people."

So they answered, "John the Baptist; but others say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again."

And he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

But he strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one,

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.

But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."

But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and when they were fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.

When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. But they kept quiet, and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen.

I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not."

While he was coming, the demon threw him and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

But they did not understand this saying, and it was hidden from them so that they did not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he that is not against you is for you."

but the people did not receive him, because his face was set for Jerusalem.

But he turned and rebuked them,

And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head."

To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."

Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God."

Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say farewell to those at my home."

And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.

But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say,

But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.

Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion.

But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me."

But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things;

but only one thing is needed. And Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."

But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the prince of demons."

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a house divided against itself falls.

But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

But when one stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.

But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"

When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This is an evil generation. It seeks a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.

"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light.

Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is good, your whole body also is full of light. But when it is bad, your body also is full of darkness.

But the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.

But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, everything is clean for you.

But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.

But I will show you whom you should fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear him!

But he who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?"

But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have prepared?'

But if God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!

But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

But know this, that if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

But if that servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed in coming,' and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,

But he who did not know, and committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask the more.

But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

Do you think that I came to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.

You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; but how is it you do not know how to interpret this present time?

I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.

I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish."

And if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if not, you can cut it down.'"

But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day."

But he will say, 'I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity!'

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing!

But they kept silent. And he took him and healed him, and let him go.

But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, 'Friend, go up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you.

But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind,

But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. I ask you to have me excused.'

Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its taste, how shall it be seasoned?

But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and here I perish with hunger!

And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion for him, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.

But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.

But he was angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.

But he answered his father, 'Behold, these many years I have been serving you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends.

But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!'

He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one dot of the law to fail.

But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus received evil things; but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.

And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'