I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

I tell you, unless a man receives the Kingdom of God like a child, he will not enter it at all."

Then a certain ruler [Note: This man was young and rich. See Matt. 19:16-22] asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what should I do in order to inherit never ending life?"

The official replied, "I have kept all of these since I was a young man."

When Jesus heard this, He said to him, “You still lack one thing; sell everything that you have and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].”

But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was extremely wealthy.

And Jesus, beholding him, said - With what difficulty, shall, they who have money, enter, into the kingdom of God.

For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,

Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.

And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

Hearing a crowd going by, the man asked what was the matter;

At length Jesus stopped and desired them to bring the man to Him; and when he had come close to Him He asked him,

No sooner were the words spoken than the man regained his sight and followed Jesus, giving glory to God; and all the people, seeing it, gave praise to God.

And he entered and passed through Jericho. And behold a man named Zaccheus, who was the chief of the publicans.

And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was not able because of the crowd, since he was a short man.

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

Then Jesus told him, "Today salvation has come to this home, because this man is also a descendant of Abraham,

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

He said therefore, A certain high-born man went to a distant country to receive for himself a kingdom and return.

He called ten servants of his, and gave them ten mina coins, and told them, 'Conduct business until I come.'

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

And the first came up, saying, My Lord, thy mina has produced ten minas.

And the second came, saying, My Lord, thy mina has made five minas.

And he said also to this man, 'Be thou also over five cities.'

And another came, saying, My Lord, lo, there is thy mina, which I have kept laid up in a towel.

For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

And he said to those that stood by, Take from him the mina and give it to him who has the ten minas.

But the people said to him, 'Master, he [already] has ten times as much money [as you gave him].'

[Jesus explained,] ‘I tell you that to everyone who has [because he valued his gifts from God and has used them wisely], more will be given; but from the one who does not have [because he disregarded his gifts from God], even what he has will be taken away.’

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.

Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

And he said in answer, I say to you, if these men keep quiet, the very stones will be crying out.

And he was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people sought to destroy him:

And he answering said, I will also ask you one thing and tell me, Was the baptism of John from heaven or of men?

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?

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

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.

The owner afterwards sent another servant; but the tenants beat and insulted this man too, and sent him away empty-handed.

He sent a third; but they wounded this man also, and threw him outside.

And the lord of the vineyard said, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will be made ashamed after seeing this man.

So casting him out of the vineyard, they slew him. What then will the master of the vineyard do with these men?

He looked at them and said, "What then does that mean which is written, "'The Stone which the builders rejected has been made the cornerstone'?

Everyone falling on that stone will be broken, but the man on whom the stone comes down will be crushed to dust.

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

And they asked him saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest no man's person, but teachest with truth the way of God:

Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

And the second took the woman, and this man died childless.

"The men of this age," replied Jesus, "marry, and the women are given in marriage.

But as for those who shall have been deemed worthy to find a place in that other age and in the Resurrection from among the dead, the men do not marry and the women are not given in marriage.

and He is not a God of dead men, but of living, for all live to Him.'

And he said to them, How is it that men say that the Christ is Davids son?

"Beware of the scribes who like to go about in long robes, and love to be saluted with respect in public places, and to have the front seats in the synagogues and the best places at banquets??47 men who eat up widows' houses and to cover it up make long prayers! They will get all the heavier sentence!"

Who take the property of widows and before the eyes of men make long prayers; they will get a greater punishment.

And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

So, He said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has thrown in more than all the rest [i.e., referring to the many rich people who were also throwing in money].

"for these men have all contributed to the offering out of their surplus, but she, out of her want, contributed all she had to live on."

There will be great earth-shocks and outbursts of disease in a number of places, and men will be without food; and there will be wonders and great signs from heaven.

But before all that, men will lay hands on you and persecute you, handing you over to synagogues and prisons; you will be dragged before kings and governors for the sake of my name.

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

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

Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Satan, however, entered into Judas (the man called Iscariot)

So, he left [probably the house of Simon, the man healed of an infectious skin disease. See Matt. 26:6-13] and went and discussed with the leading priests and captains [i.e., of the Temple guard] how he could turn Jesus over to them.

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.

and ye shall say unto the good man of the house, 'The master sayeth unto thee, Where is the guest chamber where I shall eat mine Easter lamb with my disciples?'

The man will show you a large upstairs room, set out; there make preparations."

And He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover meal with you [men] before I suffer [i.e., torture and death].

Yet look! The hand of the man who is betraying me is with me on the table!

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

For which is greater, the man at the table, or the servant who waits on him? Is not the man at the table? Yet I am like a servant among you.

You are the men who have stood by me in my trials;

And he said to them, "When I sent you out without a money bag and a traveler's bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, [did you]?" And they said, "Nothing."

And he said to them, "But now the one who has a money bag must take [it], and likewise a traveler's bag. And the one who does not have a sword must sell his cloak and buy [one].

For I say to you, that this that is written is still necessary to be completed in me, And he was counted with lawless men, for these things about me also have fulfillment.

Father, if it is your pleasure, take this cup from me: but still, let your pleasure, not mine, be done.

While He was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve [disciples], was leading the way for them. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Then a certain one of them struck the head priest's slave and sheared off his right ear. [Note: It was Peter who struck this man, whose name was Malchus. See John 18:10].

But Jesus said, "No more of this!" So he touched the wounded man's ear and healed him.

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

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.

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.

Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.

Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

Meanwhile the high priests and scribes stood and accused him with might and main.