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Jacob of Joseph, the husband of Mary, who was the mother of Jesus, who is called 'Christ'.

Verse ConceptsMaryNativity of Jesus ChristJesus BirthRelationships With Boyfriendmums

He called together all the Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law in the nation, and questioned them as to where the Christ was to be born.

Verse ConceptsChief priestsLeaders, SpiritualSanhedrinTeachers Of The LawAssembling LeadersAsking Particular QuestionsChrist's OriginThe Chief Priests Convened

But, hearing that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod as King of Judea, he was afraid to go back there; and having been warned in a dream, he went into the part of the country called Galilee.

Verse ConceptsTetrarchWarning IndividualsNamed Gentile RulersKings Of All Israel Or Judah

And there he settled in the town of Nazareth, in fulfillment of these words in the Prophets--'He will be called a Nazarene.'

Verse ConceptsGospel, Confirmation OfNazarethChrist's Fulfilment Of ProphecyBranches, Illustrating MessiahScriptures Fulfilled

Going further on, he saw two other men who were also brothers, James, Zebediah's son, and his brother John, in their boat with their father, mending their nets. Jesus called them,

Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, nature ofNetsMendingTwo DisciplesBoatsFishingRepairingChrist Summoning

It is enough for a scholar to be treated like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Baal-zebub, how much more the members of his household!

Verse ConceptsFalse Accusations, Examples OfChristlikenessBeelzebubGrowth Of EvilSlavesBecoming Like PeopleRelatives Also InvolvedAccused Of Being Demonised

Then Jesus called the people to him, and said: "Listen, and mark my words.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsListeningAdvice, Receiving God's AdviceChrist Summoning

Afterwards Jesus called his disciples to him, and said: "My heart is moved at the sight of all these people, for they have already been with me three days and they have nothing to eat; and I am unwilling to send them away hungry, for fear that they should break down on the way."

Verse ConceptsCompassion, Of Christethics, socialHeart, DivineMercy, Of Jesus ChristPoverty, Attitudes TowardsReceptivenessUnselfishnessJesus Christ, Love OfFaintingChrist SummoningChrist With His DisciplesTired In ActivityFastingDiscipleshipNervousnessFeeding The Poor

Jesus called a little child to him, and placed it in the middle of them, and then said:

Verse ConceptsChrist SummoningSimplicityLoving Children

Jesus, however, called the ten to him, and said: "The rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them as you know, and their great men oppress them.

Verse ConceptsLeaders, PoliticalRulersWhat Foreigners DoChrist SummoningGentile RulersLording ItPeople With General KnowledgeGentilesExerciseServant Leadershipservanthooddominion

Two blind men who were sitting by the road-side, hearing that Jesus was passing, called out: "Take pity on us, Master, Son of David!"

Verse ConceptsPraying LoudlydisabilitiesHighwayPassing ByCrying To JesusIndividuals ShoutingHearing About ChristUsing RoadsTwo Needy Men

The crowd told them to be quiet; but the men only called out the louder: "Take pity on us, Master, Son of David!"

Verse ConceptsGrowth In ProclamationIndividuals ShoutingDisadvantages Of Crowdsrebuking

Then Jesus stopped and called them. "What do you want me to do for you?" he said.

Verse ConceptsCessationStopping StillChrist SummoningRight Desires

And said to them: "Scripture says??My House shall be called a house of prayer'; but you are making it 'a den of robbers.'"

Verse ConceptsSpiritual MalnutritionHouse Of GodSacrilegePeople In CavesStatus Of The Templethievesmarketing

And said to him: "Do you hear what these boys are saying?" "Yes," answered Jesus; "but did you never read the words--'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou hast called forth perfect praise'?"

Verse ConceptsBabies, Figurative UseReadingLipsNeverAssentingReading The ScripturesChildren And The KingdomPraise To God Is FittingBabies Used As A Spiritual Imagebaby

and to be greeted in the markets with respect, and to be called 'Rabbi' for everybody.

Verse ConceptsGreetingsMarketsMarketplacesSpoken Greetingsrecognition

But do not allow yourselves to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one Father, the heavenly Father.

Verse ConceptsTeachersNames And Titles For The ChristianBrotherhood

For it is as though a man, going on his travels, called his servants, and gave his property into their charge.

Verse ConceptsTalentsRich, TheLikeningEntrustingLikening ThingsPropertyGifts And Talentsmathlent

Then the Chief Priests and the Councillors of the Nation met in the house of the High Priest, who was called Caiaphas,

Verse ConceptsScribesChrist Would Be KilledThe Elderlypriests

Then Jesus came with them to a garden called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples: "Sit down here while I go and pray yonder."

Verse ConceptsGarden, NaturalOilPrivacySittingPeople Sitting DownChrist Going With PeopleChrist Speaking To DisciplesJesus PrayingExamples of secret prayerbridges

So, when the people had collected, Pilate said to them: "Which do you wish me to release for you? Barabbas? Or Jesus who is called 'Christ'?"

Verse ConceptsBarabbasRight DesiresPeople Releasing Othersfree

"What then," Pilate asked, "shall I do with Jesus who is called 'Christ'?" "Let him be crucified," they all replied.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristHatredWorldly DilemmasChrist Would Be Killedcrucifixion

Jesus at once called them, and they left their father Zebediah in the boat with the crew, and went after him.

Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus Christdiscipleship, nature ofdelay, humanHiringBoatsServants Of PeopleChrist Summoning

Now there was in their Synagogue at the time a man under the power of a foul spirit, who called out:

Verse ConceptsSpiritsIndividuals ShoutingThose DemonisedDemonic Influence

And Jesus made his way up the hill, and called those whom he wished; and they went to him.

Verse ConceptsAssociationsDrawing Near To ChristChrist SummoningGod's Desires

So Jesus called them to him, and answered them in parables: "How can Satan drive out Satan?

Verse ConceptsChrist SummoningJesus Using Parables

Then Jesus called the people to him again, and said: "Listen to me, all of you, and mark my words.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsListeningChrist Summoning

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

But Jesus called the ten to him, and said: "Those who are regarded as ruling among the Gentiles lord it over them, as you know, and their great men oppress them.

Verse ConceptsRulersWhat Foreigners DoAuthorityChrist SummoningGentile RulersLording ItExerciserecognition

Then Jesus stopped. "Call him," he said. So they called the blind man. "Courage!" they exclaimed. "Get up; he is calling you."

Verse ConceptsChrist SummoningGet Up!Take Courage!

Then he began to teach. "Does not Scripture say," he asked, "'My House shall be called a House of Prayer for all the nations'? But you have made it a den of robbers.'"

Verse ConceptsHouse Of GodUnity, God's Goal OfPeople In CavesStatus Of The TempleThe Gospel To The Nationsthieves

A man called Barabbas was in prison, with the rioters who had committed murder during a riot.

Verse ConceptsCriminalsImprisonmentsRebellion, Against Human AuthorityBarabbasJudged As Murderers

The soldiers then took Jesus away into the court-yard--that is the Government House--and they called the whole garrison together.

Verse ConceptsMustering TroopsRoyal HousesSoldiers Treatment Of Christ

In the reign of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the Division called after Abijah. His wife, whose name was Elizabeth, was also a descendant of Aaron.

Verse ConceptsPriests, Types Of In Nt TimesServanthood, And Worship Of GodSubdivisionsNamed Gentile RulersTimes Of People

And Elizabeth, your cousin, is herself also expecting a son in her old age; and it is now the sixth month with her, though she is called barren;

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesJohn The BaptistOld Age, Attainment OfChildlessnessMonth 6Relatives

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

Verse ConceptsDissentGod Naming Peopleluck

And they made signs to the child's father, to find out what he wished the child to be called.

Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People

And thou, Child, shalt be called Prophet of the Most High, For thou shalt go before the Lord to make ready his way,

Verse ConceptsForerunnersDivine MessengerPeople Going BeforeIndividual Prophets

In the Synagogue there was a man with the spirit of a foul demon in him, who called out loudly:

Verse ConceptsSpiritsVoicesIndividuals ShoutingThose DemonisedCasting Out DemonsDemonic Influence

Shortly after, Jesus went to a town called Nain, his disciples and a great crowd going with him.

Verse ConceptsCrowds Around JesusDisciples' Movements

When the Apostles returned, they related to Jesus all that they had done. Then Jesus retired privately to a town called Bethsaida, taking the Apostles with him.

Verse ConceptsApostles, During Jesus Earthly MinistryRetirementTelling What People DidThe Apostles In Actionfeedback

She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Master's feet, and listened to his teaching;

Verse ConceptsFeetListeningSittingSitting At The FeetHearing ChristChrist TeachingIdentityIdentity In Christdistractions

When Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said: "Woman, you are released from your weakness."

Verse ConceptsSicknessrelaxing

I am no longer fit to be called your son; make me one of your hired servants."'

Verse ConceptsServants Of The Lord

'Father,' the son said, 'I sinned against Heaven and against you; I am no longer fit to be called your son; make me one of your hired servants.'

Verse ConceptsGuilt, Human Aspects OfRepentance, Examples OfConviction Of SinAfflicted Saints, Examples OfWe Have SinnedBeing A Good Father

And he called one of the servants and asked what it all meant.

Verse ConceptsAsking

So the master called him and said 'What is this that I hear about you? Give in your accounts, for you cannot act as steward any longer.'

Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningPropertyaccounting

One by one he called up his master's debtors. 'How much do you owe my master?' he asked of the first.

Verse ConceptsDebtMoney Managementcheatersaccounting

So he called out 'Pity me, Father Abraham, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering agony in this flame.'

Verse ConceptsLimitednessTongueDrinking WaterFire Of HellFingers Of PeoplePeople Showing Mercylazarus

Standing still, some distance off, they called out loudly: "Jesus! Sir! pity us!"

Verse ConceptsSelf PityCrying To JesusBe Merciful!pity

Jesus, however, called the little children to him. "Let the little children come to me," he said, "and do not hinder them; for it is to the childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoChildlikenessLike ChildrenChildren And The KingdomChrist SummoningDo Not HinderPeople Of The KingdomBaptizing InfantsKidsChild Of Godbelonging

During the days, Jesus continued to teach in the Temple Courts, but he went out and spent the nights on the hill called the 'Mount of Olives.'

Verse ConceptsEveningUnceasingAlways Being ActiveChrist TeachingEvenings For Jesus And His Disciples

While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared in sight, led by the man called Judas, who was one of the Twelve. Judas approached Jesus, to kiss him;

Verse ConceptsCrowdsCrowds SeekingDrawing Near To ChristWhile Still SpeakingTwelve Disciplesserenityrelentless

Pilate, however, wanting to release Jesus, called to them again;

Verse ConceptsAskingPeople Releasing Others

It happened that very day that two of the disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem,

Verse ConceptsWeights And Measures, LinearTwo Disciples

Then he brought him to Jesus. Fixing his eyes on him, Jesus said: "You are Simon, the son of John; you shall be called Kephas" (which means 'Peter,' or 'Rock').

Verse ConceptsPeople As RocksChrist SeeingPeople Renaming People

"How do you know me?" asked Nathanael. "Even before Philip called you," replied Jesus, "when you were under the fig tree, I saw you."

Verse ConceptsKnowing PeopleJesus Christ, Omniscience OfAwarenessBeforeChrist Seeing

He called the bridegroom and said to him: "Every one puts good wine on the table first, and inferior wine afterwards, when his guests have drunk freely; but you have kept back the good wine till now!"

Verse ConceptsAlcoholFirst ActionsProviding WineBad ItemsDrunkenness

And, on his way, he came to a Samaritan town called Shechem, near the plot of land that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

Verse ConceptsTownPeople Giving Other Thingshumor

"I know," answered the woman, "that the Messiah, who is called the Christ, is coming; when once he has come, he will tell us everything."

Verse ConceptsMessianic HopeThe Fact Of His Coming

There is in Jerusalem, near the Sheep-gate, a Bath with five colonnades round it. It is called in Hebrew 'Bethesda.'

Verse ConceptsGatesLanguagesPorchesFive ThingsHallsNamed Gatescrusades

This made the Jews all the more eager to kill him, because not only was he doing away with the Sabbath, but he actually called God his own Father--putting himself on an equality with God.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristEquality With GodPersecution, Nature OfChrist Would Be KilledRelationship Of Father And SonThe Sabbath And Christrelaxing

After this, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee--otherwise called the Lake of Tiberias.

Verse ConceptsSeaCrossing To The Other SideRelationships And Datinglakes

The Jews, however, refused to believe that he had been blind and had gained his sight, until they had called his parents and questioned them.

Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToUnbelief, As Response To GodNot Believing PeopleFrom Birth

So the Jews again called the man who had been blind, and said to him: "Give God the praise; we know that this is a bad man."

Verse ConceptsSpeaking AgainOthers Summoning

At this, Thomas, who was called 'The Twin,' said to his fellow-disciples: "Let us go too, so that we may die with him."

Verse ConceptsFriendship, Examples OfResigned To DeathChrist With People On EarthChrist Going With PeopleTwin Brothers

After saying this, Martha went and called her sister Mary, and whispered: "The Teacher is here, and is asking for you."

Verse ConceptsChrist SummoningOthers SummoningBringing Men To Jesus

Then, after saying this, Jesus called in a loud voice: "Lazarus! come out!"

Verse ConceptsPraying LoudlyIndividuals Shoutingfitnesslazarus

Upon this the Chief Priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the High Council, and said: "What are we to do, now that this man is giving so many signs?

Verse ConceptsChief priestsSigns Of The TimesProphecies Concerning ChristPlottingSigns Performed By ChristThe Chief Priests Convenedaccomplishment

In consequence of this, Jesus did not go about publicly among the Jews any more, but left that neighborhood, and went into the country bordering on the Wilderness, to a town called Ephraim, where he stayed with his disciples.

Verse ConceptsActing In SecretDisciples' MovementsTemporary Stay In The Wilderness

Meanwhile the people who were with him, when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, were telling what they had seen.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsContemporary Witness To ChristWitnessingtestifyinglazarus

On hearing what they said, Pilate brought Jesus out, and took his seat upon the Bench at a place called 'The Stone Pavement'--in Hebrew 'Gabbatha.'

Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatJudgesLanguagesPavementsJudgement Seat

But Thomas, one of the Twelve, called 'The Twin,' was not with them when Jesus came;

Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithIncredulityTwelve DisciplesGone Away

It was in this way:--Simon Peter, Thomas, who was called 'The Twin,' Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, Zebediah's sons, and two other disciples of Jesus, were together, when Simon Peter said:

Verse ConceptsTwinsTwo DisciplesTwin BrothersDiscipleship

Then the Apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called Olivet, which is about three quarters of a mile from the city.

Verse ConceptsSabbath, In NtWeights And Measures, DistancesSabbath Observedzealotswellness

This became known to every one living in Jerusalem, so that the field came to be called, in their language, 'Akeldama,' which means the 'Field of Blood.')

Verse ConceptsField Of BloodCovered With Blood

So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias;

Verse ConceptsTwo DisciplesLeadership Qualities

So they called the Apostles in, and ordered them not to speak or teach in the Name of Jesus.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of believersSpeaking In Christ's NameMen's OrdersTeaching The Way Of Godpreaching