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Now after the birth of Jesus, which took place at Bethlehem in Judaea in the reign of King Herod, excitement was produced in Jerusalem by the arrival of certain Magi from the east,

Verse ConceptsWise MenHistoryBethlehemProphecies Concerning ChristOut Of The EastBabies As Prophetic SignsKings of judahNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birthspringtimeepiphany

And already the axe is lying at the root of the trees, so that every tree which does not produce good fruit will quickly be hewn down and thrown into the fire.

Verse ConceptsBearing Bad FruitFruitAxesRootsSin, God's Judgment OnToolsFelling TreesBurning PlantsBad Items

Then the Devil took Him to the top of an exceedingly lofty mountain, from which he caused Him to see all the Kingdoms of the world and their splendour,

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristSeducersAll NationsVisualizationTemptationSatanThe DevilResisting TemptationFlat Earth

And why do you look at the splinter in your brother's eye, and not notice the beam which is in your own eye?

Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristInconsistencyA Little BitActing For OneselfEyesHindrancesHypocrisyWorryingFocusdust

"Give not that which is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls to the swine; otherwise they will trample them under their feet and then turn and attack you.

Verse ConceptsContemptdogsJewelsPrudenceAskingUngodlinessWasteWicked Described AsDespisersName CallingSwinePeople Torn To PiecesPigsUnfitting ThingsPetsHurt And Betrayalpork

"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;

Verse ConceptsDestructionGehennaPathways Of SinDamnationMany Seeking SalvationBroadnessNarrow ThingsEasy For PeopleHellGoing To Heavendistractions

and Jesus said to him, "Be careful to tell no one, but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses appointed as evidence for them."

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTLeprosyOccupationsPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesWitness To The GospelChrist Concealing ThingsChrist's OrdersPeople Made Knownpriests

Fear them not, however; there is nothing veiled which will not be uncovered, nor secret which will not become known.

Verse ConceptsDisclosuresVeilsAcquiring KnowledgeHidden ThingsDo Not Fear Mensecrets

"Alas for thee, Chorazin!" He cried. "Alas for thee, Bethsaida! For had the mighty works been done in Tyre and Sidon which have been done in both of you, they would long ere now have repented, covered with sackcloth and ashes.

Verse ConceptsGesturesAshesSackcloth And AshesDenunciationsAshes Of HumiliationSigns Of RepentanceWoe To The WickedPerspective

And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted even to Heaven? Even to Hades shalt thou descend. For had the mighty works been done in Sodom which have been done in thee, it would have remained until now.

Verse ConceptsThe DeadHadesSkyCitiesProphecies Said By JesusHumbling The ProudPermanenceAbasing PeoplePutting Things DownSky, Figurative Usegays

how he entered the House of God and ate the Presented Loaves, which it was not lawful for him or his men to eat, nor for any except the priests?

Verse ConceptsPriests, Function In Ot TimesShowbreadEntering The Tabernacle

But I tell you that there is here that which is greater than the Temple.

Verse ConceptsGreatness Of Christ

"Which of you is there," He replied, "who, if he has but a single sheep and it falls into a hole on the Sabbath, will not lay hold of it and lift it out?

Verse ConceptsPitsAnimals FallingOne Material ThingThe Sabbath And ChristHoles In The GroundJesus Healing On Sabbathhelping

Knowing their thoughts He said to them, "Every kingdom in which civil war has raged suffers desolation; and every city or house in which there is internal strife will be brought low.

Verse ConceptsdisagreementsCivil StrifeThoughtJesus Christ, Omniscience OfHow Jesus Knows The HeartDisharmonyMan's ThoughtsChrist Knowing About PeoplePeople Destroying Foreign NationsDisunitydivision

Another parable He put before them. "The Kingdom of the Heavens," He said, "is like a mustard-seed, which a man takes and sows in his ground.

Verse ConceptsLikeningParables Of SowingFigurative FieldsLikening ThingsParables Of The KingdomSeedsSowing Seeds

Another parable He spoke to them. "The Kingdom of the Heavens," He said, "is like yeast which a woman takes and buries in a bushel of flour, for it to work there till the whole mass has risen."

Verse ConceptsFoodExaggerationsDoughKingdom Of God, Coming OfParablesWeights And Measures, DryYeastLeavenParables Of ChristLeavenedHidden ThingsThree Other ThingsOther Volume Measureswomanhood

"The Kingdom of the Heavens is like treasure buried in the open country, which a man finds, but buries again, and, in his joy about it, goes and sells all he has and buys that piece of ground.

Verse ConceptsPersonal ConsecrationFindingHeaven, Inheritance OfSpiritual InvestmentJoy, Of The ChurchKingdom Of God, Entry IntoTreasureParables Of ChristSpiritual TreasuresFigurative FieldsFinding ThingsHidden ThingsBuying God's Giftsales

"Again the Kingdom of the Heavens is like a draw-net let down into the sea, which encloses fish of all sorts.

Verse ConceptsNetsMixed MultitudeFishingParables Of The KingdomFishPatience In Relationshipsgatheringlakes

but you--this is what you say: 'If a man says to his father or mother, That is consecrated, whatever it is, which otherwise you should have received from me--

Verse ConceptsGiving To GodMaking VowsNo HelpBeing Devoted to GodmomsFinancesSupportTrust In Relationshipshelpingparenthood

"Every plant," He replied, "which my Heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up.

Verse ConceptsRootsPlucking OutOur Father In HeavenRelationship Of Father And SonPlanting Seeds

These are the things which defile the man; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile."

Verse ConceptsSexual Sin, Nature OfPeople UnwashedDefilement

"Be it so, Sir," she said, "for even the dogs eat the scraps which fall from their masters' tables."

Verse ConceptsCrumbsTablesHumility, Examples OfRemaining FoodNoting What Animals EatPetspoop

When Jesus had finished these discourses, He removed from Galilee and came into that part of Judaea which lay beyond the Jordan.

Verse ConceptsLast WordsBeyond Jordan

"Which Commandments?" he asked. Jesus answered, "'Thou shalt not kill;' 'Thou shalt not commit adultery;' 'Thou shalt not steal;' 'Thou shalt not lie in giving evidence;'

Verse ConceptsAdulterersAdultery, DefinedMurderSanctity Of LifeWitnesses, FalseAvoid AdulteryDo Not MurderDo Not StealEighth Commandment

"None of you know what you are asking for," said Jesus; "can you drink out of the cup from which I am about to drink?" "We can," they replied.

Verse ConceptsCup Of SufferingBaptismBitterness

"Do you hear," they asked Him, "what these children are saying?" "Yes," He replied; "have you never read, 'Out of the mouths of infants and of babes at the breast Thou hast brought forth the praise which is due'?"

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

Which of the two did as his father desired?" "The first," they said. "I solemnly tell you,' replied Jesus, "that the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners are entering the Kingdom of God in front of you.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoReceived OutcastsPeople Going BeforeEntering The KingdomTwo SonsObeying PeopleThe Will Of MenGoing To Heavenwhorestaxessurprises

"Teacher, which is the greatest Commandment in the Law?"

Verse ConceptsGreat Things

"Blind fools! Why, which is greater? --the gold, or the Sanctuary which has made the gold holy?

Verse ConceptsHypocrites, Description OfGod's Attitude To FoolsGreat ThingsStatus Of The TempleSanctification

"You are blind! Why, which is greater? --the offering, or the altar which makes the offering holy?

Verse ConceptsGreat ThingsOffering SacrificesHolier Than ThouSanctificationimportance

"Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for you are just like whitewashed sepulchres, the outside of which pleases the eye, though inside they are full of dead men's bones and of all that is unclean.

Verse ConceptsWhiteWicked Described AsSepulchresThe Inward BeingBonesFigurative BurialsWhitewashingBeauty Of ThingsUnclean ThingsHypocritesHypocrisyInner Beauty

But of this be assured, that if the master of the house had known the hour at which the robber was coming, he would have kept awake, and not have allowed his house to be broken into.

Verse ConceptsMan Keeping WatchParables Of ChristWithheld KnowledgeKnowingThe Time UnknownThe Lord As A Thiefthieves

the master of that servant will arrive on a day when he is not expecting him and at an hour of which he has not been informed;

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

a woman came to Him with a jar of very costly, sweet-scented ointment, which she poured over His head as He reclined at table.

Verse ConceptsHeadsOintmentTablesSacrificial GivingBoxesReclining To EatStone ItemsExpensive

In that case how are the Scriptures to be fulfilled which declare that thus it must be?"

Verse ConceptsChrist And The ScripturesScriptures FulfilledScripturefulfillment

for which reason that piece of ground received the name, which it still bears, of 'the Field of Blood.'

Verse ConceptsField Of BloodCovered With BloodGiven Names To This DayPeople Naming Things

So when the Governor a second time asked them, "Which of the two shall I release to you?" --they cried, "Barabbas!"

Verse ConceptsBarabbasChoosing PeoplePeople Releasing OthersTwo Other Menliberation

He then laid it in his own new tomb which he had hewn in the solid rock, and after rolling a great stone against the door of the tomb he went home.

Verse ConceptsTombsSepulchresCaves For BuryingRollingJesus TombUnusedAnother's Burial PlaceChristmas Treecrusades

Finding themselves unable, however, to bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they untiled the roof just over His head, and after clearing an opening they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying.

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

Which is easier?--to say to this paralytic, 'Your sins are pardoned,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk?'

Verse ConceptsParalyticsBedsThe Healed WalkingEasy For PeopleGet Up!God Has Forgiven

how he entered the house of God in the High-priesthood of Abiathar, and ate the Presented Loaves--which none but the priests are allowed to eat--and gave some to his men also?"

Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In NtEntering The TabernaclePeople Providing FoodRoyal Priesthood

It is like a mustard-seed, which, when sown in the earth, is the smallest of all the seeds in the world;

Verse ConceptsSmall ThingsPlanting SeedsSeedsSowing Seeds

On the Sabbath He proceeded to teach in the synagogue; and many, as they heard Him, were astonished. "Where did he acquire all this?" they asked. "What is this wisdom that has been given to him? And what are these marvellous miracles which his hands perform?

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

at which Herodias's own daughter came in and danced, and so charmed Herod and his guests that he said to her, "Ask me for anything you please, and I will give it to you."

Verse ConceptsdanceBanquets, ActivitiesLeisure, And PastimesTemptressesPeople Promising

So when Jesus landed, He saw a vast multitude; and His heart was moved with pity for them, because they were like sheep which have no shepherd, and He proceeded to teach them many things.

Verse ConceptsCompassionAffection, ExpressingCrowdsLargenessGrace, And Jesus ChristMercy, Of Jesus ChristShepherds, As Church LeaderInadequate ShepherdingCompassion, Of ChristJesus As Our TeacherChrist TeachingBeginning To Teach

Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and lifting His eyes to Heaven He blessed the food. Then He broke the loaves into portions which He went on handing to the disciples to distribute; giving pieces also of the two fish to them all.

Verse ConceptsBreaking Of BreadThankfulnessFive ThingsTwo AnimalsThanking God For FoodDividing FoodFish

and when they come from market they will not eat without bathing first; and they have a good many other customs which they have received traditionally and cling to, such as the rinsing of cups and pots and of bronze utensils, and the washing of beds.)

Verse ConceptsMarketsBrassPurifying OneselfClean ObjectsHow People Eatmarketing

thus nullifying God's precept by your tradition which you have handed down. And many things of that kind you do."

Verse ConceptsAdding to the BibleRejection Of GodRejection Of God's WordWord Of GodRejecting God's WordThe Word Of Godculture

There is nothing outside a man which entering him can make him unclean; but it is the things which come out of a man that make him unclean."

Verse ConceptsPurity, Nature OfExternalsEntering The MouthComing Out Of PeopleFood PermittedDefilementprepping

"What comes out of a man," He added, "that it is which makes him unclean.

Verse ConceptsComing Out Of People

If your hand should cause you to sin, cut it off: it would be better for you to enter into Life maimed, than remain in possession of both your hands and go away into Gehenna, into the fire which cannot be put out.

Verse ConceptsCripplesPunishment, By GodSelf DenialGehennaEntering LifeCausing Others To StumbleNot Maintaining LifeFire Of HellCutting Off Hands And FeetTwo Of Body PartsMissing The Markcutting

"You know not," said He, "what you are asking. Are you able to drink out of the cup from which I am to drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am to be baptized?"

Verse ConceptsCup Of SufferingChrist's Baptism

"We are able," they replied. "Out of the cup," said Jesus, "from which I am to drink you shall drink, and with the baptism with which I am to be baptized you shall be baptized;

Verse ConceptsChrist's Baptism

"Go," He said, "to the village facing you, and immediately on entering it you will find an ass's foal tied up which no one has ever yet ridden: untie him and bring him here.

Verse ConceptsOpposite SidesUnusedBinding As Animals

Then many spread their outer garments to carpet the road, and others leafy branches which they had cut down in the fields;

Verse ConceptsSpreadingFoliageUsing Roads

and Peter, recollecting, said to Him, "Look, Rabbi, the fig-tree which you cursed is withered up."

Verse ConceptsRabbiPeople RememberingCursing Things

Then came to Him a party of Sadducees, a sect which denies that there is any Resurrection; and they proceeded to question Him.

Verse ConceptsHeresiesJudaismPrejudiceResurrection, Of The DeadQuestioning ChristAre The Dead Raised?denial

Then one of the Scribes, who had heard them disputing and well knew that Jesus had given them an answer to the point, and a forcible one, came forward and asked Him, "Which is the chief of all the Commandments?"

Verse ConceptsBeing FirstQuestioning ChristAnsweringFulfilling The LawGreat ThingsMoralityimportance

For those will be times of suffering the like of which has never been from the first creation of God's world until now, and assuredly never will be again;

Verse ConceptsDay of the LORDBeginningUnique EventsFrom The Beginning

the stars will be seen falling from the firmament, and the forces which are in the heavens will be disordered and disturbed.

Verse ConceptsBodyAstronomySkyFalling From HeavenAffecting Sun Moon And StarsSigns In The UniverseThe End Of The WorldThe Rapture

And I solemnly tell you that wherever in the whole world the Good News shall be proclaimed, this which she has done shall also be told in remembrance of her."

Verse ConceptsMemorials For PeopleThe Gospel PreachedTelling What People DidWhereverremembrance

they arrayed Him in crimson, placed on His head a wreath of thorny twigs which they had twisted,

Verse ConceptsCrown Of ThornsCrimsonClothingRobesPlaitingPurple Clothes

So they brought Him to the place called Golgotha, which, being translated, means 'Skull-ground.'

Verse ConceptsCalvarySkullsInterpreting Languagecrucifixion

He, having bought a sheet of linen, took Him down, wrapped Him in the sheet and laid Him in a tomb hewn in the rock; after which he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb.

Verse ConceptsThe DeadFuneralsClothembalmingLinenTombsExcavationLowering PeopleRollingJesus Tomb

Seeing that many have attempted to draw up a narrative of the facts which are received with full assurance among us

Verse ConceptsHistorical Booksflexibility

that you may fully know the truth of the things which you have been taught by word of mouth.

Verse ConceptsThe Truth Of The GospelSound DoctrineKnowing About God's Kingdomluck

And now you will be dumb and unable to speak until the day when this has taken place; because you did not believe my words--words which will be fulfilled at their appointed time."

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

and all went to be registered--every one to the town to which he belonged.

Verse ConceptsCensusActing For OneselfNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birth

Then, as soon as the angels had left them and returned to Heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go over as far as Bethlehem and see this that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."

Verse ConceptseagernessLeavingLooking And SeeingTelling Of Jesus

Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations--

Verse ConceptsThe Gospel To The NationsIn Men's Presence

Live lives which shall prove your change of heart; and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our forefather,' for I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones.

Verse ConceptsPeople Of God, In NtRepentance, Nature OfSecuritySelf DeceptionChildren Of AbrahamPotential Of FruitSigns Of RepentanceNervousness

And even now the axe is lying at the root of the trees, so that every tree which fails to yield good fruit will quickly be hewn down and thrown into the fire."

Verse ConceptsBearing Bad FruitRootsSin, God's Judgment OnToolsUnfruitfulnessFelling TreesBurning PlantsHarming Trees

And they all spoke well of Him, wondering at the sweet words of kindness which fell from His lips, while they asked one another, "Is not this Joseph's son?"

Verse ConceptsLipsGrace, And Jesus ChristKind WordsAmazement, Of Jesus ChristPraising Specific PeopleWho He Might Begraciousness

They rose, hurried Him outside the town, and brought Him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, to throw Him down the cliff;

Verse ConceptsRejection Of ChristPersecution Of ChristThrowing PeopleDriving Out ChristPeople Getting Upjumping