Thematic Bible: Few, in times of trial instructive
Thematic Bible
Words of Christ » Few, in times of trial instructive » To those who criticised mary
"I rebuke and discipline those I love, so be earnest and repent.
So, Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Let her keep [the rest of] it for [use on] the day of my burial.
Words of Christ » Few, in times of trial instructive » To the disciples powerless to heal the demoniac
Then Jesus said to them, "You foolish men! How slow your minds are to believe everything the prophets have spoken [in their writings]!
And Jesus replied, saying, "You perverse generation of faithless people! How long must I be [patient] with you, and put up with you [i.e., before you understand]? Bring your son here."
Words of Christ » Few, in times of trial instructive » To the eleven, disbelieving in his resurrection
Later on Jesus showed Himself to the eleven apostles as they sat [i.e., reclined. See Matt. 23:6], eating a meal. He scolded them for their lack of faith and stubbornness because they refused to believe those who had seen Him [alive] after His resurrection.
Words of Christ » Few, in times of trial instructive » To the seekers after loaves and fishes
Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I tell you, you people are looking for me because you got to eat the loaves of bread and were satisfied and not because you saw [miraculous] signs. [See verse 14].
Words of Christ » Few, in times of trial instructive » Reproving
But He turned around, and looking at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying to him, "Get away from me, Satan; for you are not thinking about God's things but about men's."