Such is my own rule, to satisfy all men in all points, aiming not at my own advantage but at the advantage of the greater number ??at their salvation.

And all were astounded at this grand display of God. But while all marvelled at all he did, he said to his disciples,

He who talks on his own authority aims at his own credit, but he who aims at the credit of the person who sent him, he is sincere, and there is no dishonesty in him.

At this they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus concealed himself and made his way out of the temple.

Going out again at twelve o'clock and at three o'clock, he did the same thing.

He said to her, "What do you want?" She said, "Give orders that my two sons are to sit at your right hand and at your left in your Realm."

"You shall drink my cup," said Jesus, "but it is not for me to grant seats at my right hand and at my left; these belong to the men for whom they have been destined by my Father."

so, whenever you see all this happen, you may be sure He is at hand, at the very door.