He went up on the hillside and called those whom He Himself wanted and chose; and they came to Him.

But when Herod heard [of it], he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen [from the dead]!”

But to sit on My right or left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared [by My Father].”

And if the Lord had not shortened the days, no human life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose [for Himself], He shortened the days.

For the Son of Man goes [to the cross] just as it is written [in Scripture] of Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born.”

But he began to invoke a curse [on himself] and to swear [an oath], “I do not know this man you are talking about!”

Now at the [Passover] feast Pilate used to set free for them any one prisoner whom they requested.

Again Pilate answered, “Then what shall I do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?”

Now some women also were watching from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joses, and Salome.

[Now Jesus, having risen [from death] early on the first day of the week, appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons.

He who has believed [in Me] and has been baptized will be saved [from the penalty of God’s wrath and judgment]; but he who has not believed will be condemned.