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Tribute to Caesar Then the Pharisees went and conspired together plotting how to trap Him by [distorting] what He said.


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They sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike, regardless of status].


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Tell us then, what do You think? Is it permissible [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?”


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They said, “[The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”


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Jesus Answers the Sadducees On that day some Sadducees, who say that there is no resurrection [of the dead], came to Him and asked Him a question,


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saying, “Teacher, Moses said, ‘If a man dies, leaving no children, his brother as next of kin shall marry his widow, and raise children for his brother.’


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Now there were seven brothers among us; the first married and died, and having no children left his wife to his brother.


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But Jesus replied to them, “You are all wrong because you know neither the Scriptures [which teach the resurrection] nor the power of God [for He is able to raise the dead].


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For in the resurrection neither do men marry nor are women given in marriage, but they are like angels in heaven [who do not marry nor produce children].


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‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”


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And Jesus replied to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’


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The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].’


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“What do you [Pharisees] think of the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)? Whose Son is He?” They said to Him, “The son of David.”


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Jesus asked them, “How is it then that David by the inspiration of the Spirit, calls Him ‘Lord,’ saying,


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 ‘The Lord (the Father) said to my Lord (the Son, the Messiah), “Sit at My right hand, Until I put Your enemies under Your feet”’?


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No one was able to say a word to Him in answer, nor from that day on did anyone dare to question Him again.


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saying: “The scribes and Pharisees have seated themselves in Moses’ chair [of authority as teachers of the Law];


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so practice and observe everything they tell you, but do not do as they do; for they preach [things], but do not practice them.


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The scribes and Pharisees tie up heavy loads [that are hard to bear] and place them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves will not lift a finger [to make them lighter].


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They do all their deeds to be seen by men; for they make their phylacteries (tefillin) wide [to make them more conspicuous] and make their tassels long.


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They love the place of distinction and honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues [those on the platform near the scrolls of the Law, facing the congregation],


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and to be greeted [with respect] in the market places and public forums, and to have people call them Rabbi.


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Do not call anyone on earth [who guides you spiritually] your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.


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Eight Woes “But woe (judgment is coming) to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven in front of people; for you do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow those who are [in the process of] entering to do so.


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[Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you swallow up widows’ houses, and to cover it up you make long prayers; therefore you will receive the greater condemnation.]


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“Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel over sea and land to make a single proselyte (convert to Judaism), and when he becomes a convert, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are.


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“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears [an oath] by the sanctuary of the temple, that is nothing (non-binding); but whoever swears [an oath] by the gold of the temple is obligated [as a debtor to fulfill his vow and keep his promise].’


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You fools and blind men! Which is more important, the gold or the sanctuary of the temple that sanctified the gold?


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And [you scribes and Pharisees say], ‘Whoever swears [an oath] by the altar, that is nothing (non-binding), but whoever swears [an oath] by the offering on it, he is obligated [as a debtor to fulfill his vow and keep his promise].’


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You [spiritually] blind men, which is more important, the offering, or the altar that sanctifies the offering?


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Therefore, whoever swears [an oath] by the altar, swears both by it and by everything [offered] on it.


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And whoever swears [an oath] by the sanctuary of the temple, swears by it and by Him who dwells within it.


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And whoever swears [an oath] by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it.


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“Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you give a tenth (tithe) of your mint and dill and cumin [focusing on minor matters], and have neglected the weightier [more important moral and spiritual] provisions of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the [primary] things you ought to have done without neglecting the others.


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You [spiritually] blind guides, who strain out a gnat [consuming yourselves with miniscule matters] and swallow a camel [ignoring and violating God’s precepts]!


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“Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of extortion and robbery and self-indulgence (unrestrained greed).


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You [spiritually] blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the plate [examine and change your inner self to conform to God’s precepts], so that the outside [your public life and deeds] may be clean also.


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“Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which look beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and everything unclean.


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So you, also, outwardly seem to be just and upright to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.


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“Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build tombs for the prophets and decorate and adorn the monuments of the righteous,


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and you say, ‘If we had been living in the days of our fathers, we would not have joined them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’


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“Therefore, take notice, I am sending you prophets and wise men [interpreters, teachers] and scribes [men educated in the Mosaic Law and the writings of the prophets]; some of them you will kill and even crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues, and pursue and persecute from city to city,


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so that on you will come the guilt of all the blood of the righteous shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah [the priest], the son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, [the judgment for] all these things [these vile and murderous deeds] will come on this generation.


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Lament over Jerusalem “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who murders the prophets and stones [to death] those [messengers] who are sent to her [by God]! How often I wanted to gather your children together [around Me], as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling.


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Listen carefully: your house is being left to you desolate [completely abandoned by God and destitute of His protection]!


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For I say to you, you will not see Me again [ministering to you publicly] until you say, ‘Blessed [to be celebrated with praise] is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’”


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Signs of Christ’s Return Jesus left the temple area and was going on His way when His disciples came up to Him to call His attention to the [magnificent and massive] buildings of the temple.


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And He said to them, “Do you see all these things? I assure you and most solemnly say to you, not one stone here will be left on another, which will not be torn down.”


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While Jesus was seated on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, and said, “Tell us, when will this [destruction of the temple] take place, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end (completion, consummation) of the age?”


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For many will come in My name [misusing it, and appropriating the strength of the name which belongs to Me], saying, ‘I am the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed),’ and they will mislead many.


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You will continually hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end [of the age].


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For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.


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But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs [of the intolerable anguish and the time of unprecedented trouble].


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“Then they will hand you over to [endure] tribulation, and will put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.


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At that time many will be offended and repelled [by their association with Me] and will fall away [from the One whom they should trust] and will betray one another [handing over believers to their persecutors] and will hate one another.


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This good news of the kingdom [the gospel] will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end [of the age] will come.


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Perilous Times “So when you see the abomination of desolation [the appalling sacrilege that astonishes and makes desolate], spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the Holy Place (let the reader understand),


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“Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things that are in his house [because there will not be enough time].


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Pray that your flight [from persecution and suffering] will not be in winter, or on a Sabbath [when Jewish laws prohibit travel].


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For at that time there will be a great tribulation (pressure, distress, oppression), such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will [again].


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And if those days [of tribulation] had not been cut short, no human life would be saved; but for the sake of the elect (God’s chosen ones) those days will be shortened.


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Then if anyone says to you [during the great tribulation], ‘Look! Here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe it.


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For false Christs and false prophets will appear and they will provide great signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect (God’s chosen ones).


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So if they say to you, ‘Look! He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out there, or, ‘Look! He is in the inner rooms [of a house],’ do not believe it.


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For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming [in glory] of the Son of Man [everyone will see Him clearly].


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The Glorious Return “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not provide its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.


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And at that time the sign of the Son of Man [coming in His glory] will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth [and especially Israel] will mourn [regretting their rebellion and rejection of the Messiah], and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory [in brilliance and splendor].


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And He will send His angels with a loud trumpet and they will gather together His elect (God’s chosen ones) from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.


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Parable of the Fig Tree “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its young shoots become tender and it puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near;


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so you, too, when you see all these things [taking place], know for certain that He is near, right at the door.


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this generation [the people living when these signs and events begin] will not pass away until all these things take place.


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“But of that [exact] day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son [in His humanity], but the Father alone.


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For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the [very] day when Noah entered the ark,


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and they did not know or understand until the flood came and swept them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be [unexpected judgment].


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Be Ready for His Coming “So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming.


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But understand this: If the head of the house had known what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.


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Therefore, you [who follow Me] must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him.


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“Who then is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others [in the house] their food and supplies at the proper time?


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But if that servant is evil and says in his heart, ‘My master is taking his time [he will not return for a long while],’


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the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour of which he is not aware,


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and will cut him in two and put him with the hypocrites; in that place there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger].


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Parable of Ten Virgins “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.


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Five of them were foolish [thoughtless, silly, and careless], and five were wise [far-sighted, practical, and sensible].


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Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order [trimmed the wicks and added oil and lit them].


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But the foolish virgins said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’


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But the wise replied, ‘No, otherwise there will not be enough for us and for you, too; go instead to the dealers and buy oil for yourselves.’


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But while they were going away to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut and locked.


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But He replied, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I do not know you [we have no relationship].’


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Therefore, be on the alert [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come].


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Parable of the Talents “For it is just like a man who was about to take a journey, and he called his servants together and entrusted them with his possessions.


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To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and then he went on his journey.


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The one who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he [made a profit and] gained five more.


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And the one who had received the five talents came and brought him five more, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted to me five talents. See, I have [made a profit and] gained five more talents.’


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His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little, I will put you in charge of many things; share in the joy of your master.’


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“Also the one who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have [made a profit and] gained two more talents.’


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“The one who had received one talent also came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a harsh and demanding man, reaping [the harvest] where you did not sow and gathering where you did not scatter seed.


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So I was afraid [to lose the talent], and I went and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is your own.’


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“But his master answered him, ‘You wicked, lazy servant, you knew that I reap [the harvest] where I did not sow and gather where I did not scatter seed.


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Then you ought to have put my money with the bankers, and at my return I would have received my money back with interest.


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“For to everyone who has [and values his blessings and gifts from God, and has used them wisely], more will be given, and [he will be richly supplied so that] he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have [because he has ignored or disregarded his blessings and gifts from God], even what he does have will be taken away.


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And throw out the worthless servant into the outer darkness; in that place [of grief and torment] there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger].


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The Judgment “But when the Son of Man comes in His glory and majesty and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.


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All the nations will be gathered before Him [for judgment]; and He will separate them from one another, as a shepherd separates his sheep from the goats;


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and He will put the sheep on His right [the place of honor], and the goats on His left [the place of rejection].


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“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father [you favored of God, appointed to eternal salvation], inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.


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For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;


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I was naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me [with help and ministering care]; I was in prison, and you came to Me [ignoring personal danger].’


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Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink?


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The King will answer and say to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it for one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it for Me.’


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“Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Leave Me, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels (demons);


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I was a stranger, and you did not invite Me in; naked, and you did not clothe Me; sick, and in prison, and you did not visit Me [with help and ministering care].’


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Then they also [in their turn] will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or as a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to You?’


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Then He will reply to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did not do it for one of the least of these [my followers], you did not do it for Me.’


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Then these [unbelieving people] will go away into eternal (unending) punishment, but those who are righteous and in right standing with God [will go, by His remarkable grace] into eternal (unending) life.”


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“You know that the Passover is coming in two days, and the Son of Man is to be betrayed and handed over for crucifixion.”


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Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the courtyard of the [elegant home of the Jewish] high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,


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But they said, “It must not be during the festival (Passover), otherwise there might be a riot among the people.”


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a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very expensive perfume and she poured it on Jesus’ head as He reclined at the table.


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But when the disciples saw it they were indignant and angry, saying, “Why all this waste [of money]?


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But Jesus, aware [of the malice] of this [remark], said to them, “Why are you bothering the woman? She has done a good thing to Me.


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, wherever this gospel [of salvation] is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her [for her act of love and devotion].”


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Judas’ Bargain Then one of the twelve [disciples], who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests


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and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Jesus over to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver.


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Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Passover Week) the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”


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He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time [to suffer and atone for sin] is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’”


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And as they were eating, He said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you that one of you will betray Me.”


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Being deeply grieved and extremely distressed, each one of them began to say to Him, “Surely not I, Lord?”


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Jesus answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the bowl with Me [as a pretense of friendship] will betray Me.


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The Son of Man is to go [to the cross], just as it is written [in Scripture] of Him; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had never been born.”


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And Judas, the betrayer, said, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” Jesus said to him, “You have said it yourself.”


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The Lord’s Supper Instituted Now as they were eating Jesus took bread, and after blessing it, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”


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And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;


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for this is My blood of the [new and better] covenant, which [ratifies the agreement and] is being poured out for many [as a substitutionary atonement] for the forgiveness of sins.


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But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”


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Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night [disillusioned about Me, confused, and some even ashamed of Me], for it is written [in the Scriptures], ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’


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Peter replied to Him, “Though they all fall away because of You [and doubt and disown You], I will never fall away!”


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Jesus said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this night, before a rooster crows, you will [completely] deny Me three times.”


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Peter said to Jesus, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And all the disciples said the same thing.


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The Garden of Gethsemane Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane (olive-press), and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”


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And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.


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Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and stay awake and keep watch with Me.”


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And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible [that is, consistent with Your will], let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”


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And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “So, you men could not stay awake and keep watch with Me for one hour?


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Keep actively watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”


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He went away a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.”


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So, leaving them again, He went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words once more.


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Then He returned to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Listen, the hour [of My sacrifice] is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners [whose way and nature is to oppose God].


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Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest As Jesus was still speaking, Judas [Iscariot], one of the twelve [disciples], came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, [who came as representatives] from the chief priests and elders of the people.


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Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].


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Jesus said to Judas, “Friend, do what you came for.” Then they came and seized Jesus and arrested Him.


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And one of those who were with Jesus reached out and drew his sword, and struck [Malchus] the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.


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Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place; for all those who habitually draw the sword will die by the sword.


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Do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will immediately provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?


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At that moment Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a robber? Day after day I used to sit in the porches and courts of the temple teaching, and you did not arrest Me.


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But all this has taken place so that the Scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.


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Jesus before Caiaphas Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) had gathered [illegally] together.


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But Peter followed Him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the [elegant home of the Jewish] high priest, and went inside, and sat with the guards to see the outcome.


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Now the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) tried to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might [have a reason to] put Him to death.


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and testified, “This man said, ‘I am able to tear down the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”


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The high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Have You no answer to give? What is it that these men are testifying against You?”


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But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I call on You to swear a binding oath by the living God, that you tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.”


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Jesus said to him, “You have [in fact] said it; but more than that I tell you [regardless of what you do with Me now], in the future you will see [Me revealed as] the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.”


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Then the high priest tore his robes [in mock horror] and exclaimed, “He has blasphemed [by making Himself God’s equal]! What further need have we of witnesses or evidence? See, you have now heard the blasphemy.


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Peter’s Denials Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came up to him and said, “You too were with Jesus the Galilean.”


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And when he had gone out to the gateway, another servant-girl saw him and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus the Nazarene.”


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After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Surely you are one of them too; for even your [Galilean] accent gives you away.”


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Then he began to curse [that is, to invoke God’s judgment on himself] and swear [an oath], “I do not know the man!” And at that moment a rooster crowed.


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And Peter remembered the [prophetic] words of Jesus, when He had said, “Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly [in repentance].


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Judas’ Remorse When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) conferred together against Jesus, [plotting how] to put Him to death [since under Roman rule they had no power to execute anyone];


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so they bound Him, and led Him away and handed Him over to Pilate the governor [of Judea, who had the authority to condemn prisoners to death].


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When Judas, His betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was gripped with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,


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saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They replied, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!”


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And throwing the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary, he left; and went away and hanged himself.


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The chief priests, picking up the pieces of silver, said, “It is not lawful to put these in the treasury [of the temple], because it is the price of blood.”


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So after consultation they used the money to buy the Potter’s Field as a burial place for strangers.


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Then the words spoken by Jeremiah the prophet were fulfilled: “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of Him on whom a price had been set by the sons of Israel;


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Jesus before Pilate Now Jesus stood before [Pilate] the governor, and the governor asked Him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” [In affirmation] Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.”


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But Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor was greatly astonished.


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Now at the feast [of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner whom the people chose.


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And at that time they were holding a notorious prisoner [guilty of insurrection and murder], called Barabbas.


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So when they had assembled [for this purpose], Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to set free for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”


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For Pilate knew that it was because of jealousy that the chief priests and elders had handed Jesus over to him.


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While he was seated on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous and innocent Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him.”


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But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.


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The governor said to them, “Which of the two do you wish me to set free for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”


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Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all replied, “Let Him be crucified!”


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And he said, “Why, what has He done that is evil?” But they continued shouting all the louder, “Let Him be crucified!”


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So when Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but rather that a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands [to ceremonially cleanse himself of guilt] in the presence of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this [righteous] Man’s blood; see to that yourselves.”


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So he set Barabbas free for them; but after having Jesus severely whipped (scourged), he handed Him over to be crucified.


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Jesus Is Mocked Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and they gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him.


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And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and put a reed in His right hand [as a scepter]. Kneeling before Him, they ridiculed Him, saying, “Hail (rejoice), King of the Jews!”


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After they finished ridiculing Him, they stripped Him of the scarlet robe and put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.


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Now as they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced into service to carry the cross of Jesus.


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they offered Him wine mixed with gall (myrrh, a bitter-tasting narcotic) to drink; but after tasting it, He refused to drink it.


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And above His head they put the accusation against Him which read, “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”


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Those who passed by were hurling abuse at Him and jeering at Him, wagging their heads [in scorn and ridicule],


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and they said [tauntingly], “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself [from death]! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”


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“He saved others [from death]; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him and acknowledge Him.


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He trusts in God; let God rescue Him now, if He delights in Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”


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Now from the sixth hour (noon) there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.).


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About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud [agonized] voice, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”


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Immediately one of them ran, and took a sponge, soaked it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and gave Him a drink.


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And Jesus cried out again with a loud [agonized] voice, and gave up His spirit [voluntarily, sovereignly dismissing and releasing His spirit from His body in submission to His Father’s plan].


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And [at once] the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth shook and the rocks were split apart.


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The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints (God’s people) who had fallen asleep [in death] were raised [to life];


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and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection, they entered the holy city (Jerusalem) and appeared to many people.


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Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, they were terribly frightened and filled with awe, and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!”


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There were also many women there looking on from a distance, who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him.


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Among them was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and [Salome] the mother of Zebedee’s sons [James and John].


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Jesus Is Buried When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.


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He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus [so that he might bury Him], and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.


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and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut in the rock; and he rolled a large stone over the entrance of the tomb and went away.


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The next day, that is, the day after the [day of] preparation [for the Sabbath], the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate,


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and said, “Sir, we have remembered that when He was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise [from the dead].’


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Therefore, give orders to have the tomb made secure and safeguarded until the third day, otherwise His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last deception [the reporting of His resurrection] will be worse than the first [the reporting that He is the Messiah].”


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Pilate said to them, “You have a guard [of soldiers]; go [with them], make the tomb as secure as you know how.”


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So they went and made the tomb secure, and along with [stationing] a guard of soldiers [to be on watch] they set a seal on the stone.


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Jesus Is Risen! Now after the Sabbath, near dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.


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And a great earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone [from the opening of the tomb], and sat on it.


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The guards shook, paralyzed with fear [at the sight] of him and became like dead men [pale and immobile].


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But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.


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He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said [He would]. Come! See the place where He was lying.


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Then go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee [as He promised]. There you will see Him; behold, I have told you.”


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So the women left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell [the good news to] the disciples.


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And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” And they went to Him and took hold of His feet [in homage] and worshiped Him [as the Messiah].


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Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me [just as I promised].”


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While they were on their way, some of the [Roman] guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.


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And when the chief priests had gathered with the elders and had consulted together [to develop a plan of deception], they gave a sufficient sum of money [as a bribe] to the soldiers,


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So they took the money [they were paid for lying] and did as they were instructed; and this [fabricated] story was widely spread among the Jews, and is to the present day.


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The Great Commission Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.


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Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.


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Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,


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teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age.”


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The Preaching of John the Baptist The beginning of the [facts regarding the] good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.


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As it is written and forever remains in the [writings of the] prophet Isaiah: “Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way—


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 A voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight!’”


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John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one’s old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].


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And all the country of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem were continually going out to him; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.


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John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a [wide] leather band around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.


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And he was preaching, saying, “After me comes He who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, and I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the straps of His sandals [even as His slave].


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As for me, I baptized you [who came to me] with water [only]; but He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit.”


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The Baptism of Jesus In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.


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Immediately coming up out of the water, he (John) saw the heavens torn open, and the Spirit like a dove descending on Him (Jesus);


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and a voice came out of heaven saying: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased and delighted!”


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He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted [to do evil] by Satan; and He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered continually to Him.


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Jesus Preaches in Galilee Now after John [the Baptist] was arrested and taken into custody, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of [the kingdom of] God,


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and saying, “The [appointed period of] time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life] and believe [with a deep, abiding trust] in the good news [regarding salvation].”


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As Jesus was walking by the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon [Peter] and Simon’s brother, Andrew, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.


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And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.”


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Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who were also in the boat mending and cleaning the nets.


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Immediately Jesus called to them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired workers, and went away to follow Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].


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They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.


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They were completely amazed at His teaching; because He was teaching them as one having [God-given] authority, and not as the scribes.


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Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out [terribly from the depths of his throat],


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saying, “What business do You have with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”


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The unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions, and screeching with a loud voice, came out of him.


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They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him.”


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Healing the Crowds And immediately they left the synagogue and went into the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew, accompanied by James and John.


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Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them [as her guests].


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Now when evening came, after the sun had set [and the Sabbath Day had ended, in a steady stream] they were bringing to Him all who were sick and those who were under the power of demons,


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And Jesus healed many who were suffering with various diseases; and He drove out many demons, but would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him [recognizing Him as the Son of God].


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Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left [the house], and went out to a secluded place, and was praying there.


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He replied, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so I may preach there also; that is why I came [from the Father].”


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And a leper came to Him, begging Him and falling on his knees before Him, saying, “If You are willing, You are able to make me clean.”


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Moved with compassion [for his suffering], Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”


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saying to him, “See that you tell no one anything [about this]; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your purification what Moses commanded, as proof to them [that you are really healed].”


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But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news [of his healing], to such an extent that Jesus could no longer openly enter a city [where He was known], but stayed out in the unpopulated places; yet people were still coming to Him from everywhere.


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The Paralytic Healed Jesus returned to Capernaum, and a few days later the news went out that He was at home.


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So many people gathered together that there was no longer room [for them], not even near the door; and Jesus was discussing with them the word [of God].


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When they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Jesus; and when they had dug out an opening, they let down the mat on which the paralyzed man was lying.


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When Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”


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But some of the scribes were sitting there debating in their hearts [the implication of what He had said],


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“Why does this man talk that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins [remove guilt, nullify sin’s penalty, and assign righteousness] except God alone?”


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Immediately Jesus, being fully aware [of their hostility] and knowing in His spirit that they were thinking this, said to them, “Why are you debating and arguing about these things in your hearts?


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Which is easier, to say to the paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven’; or to say, ‘Get up, and pick up your mat and walk’?


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But so that you may know that the Son of Man has the authority and power on earth to forgive sins”—He said to the paralyzed man,


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And he got up and immediately picked up the mat and went out before them all, so that they all were astonished and they glorified and praised God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”


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Jesus went out again along the [Galilean] seashore; and all the people were coming to Him, and He was teaching them.


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Levi (Matthew) Called As He was passing by, He saw Levi (Matthew) the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax collector’s booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk].” And he got up and followed Him [becoming His disciple, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].


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And it happened that Jesus was reclining at the table in Levi’s house, and many tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews] were eating with Him and His disciples; for there were many of them and they were following Him.


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When the scribes [belonging to the sect] of the Pharisees saw that Jesus was eating with the sinners [including non-observant Jews] and tax collectors, they asked His disciples, “Why does He eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”


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When Jesus heard this, He said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need of a physician, but [only] those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners [who recognize their sin and humbly seek forgiveness].”


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Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting [as a ritual]; and they came and asked Jesus, “Why are John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fasting, but Your disciples are not doing so?”


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Jesus answered, “The attendants of the bridegroom cannot fast while the bridegroom is [still] with them, can they? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.


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But the days will come when the bridegroom is [forcefully] taken away from them, and they will fast at that time.


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“No one sews a patch of unshrunk (new) cloth on an old garment; otherwise the patch pulls away from it, the new from the old, and the tear becomes worse.


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No one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the [fermenting] wine will [expand and] burst the skins, and the wine is lost as well as the wineskins. But new wine must be put into new wineskins.”


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Question of the Sabbath One Sabbath He was walking along [with His disciples] through the grainfields, and as they went along, His disciples began picking the heads of grain.


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Jesus said to them, “Have you never read [in the Scriptures] what David did when he was in need and was hungry, he and his companions;


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how he went into the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the sacred bread, which is not lawful for anyone but the priests to eat, and how he also gave it to the men who were with him?”


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Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Again Jesus went into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered.


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The Pharisees were watching Jesus closely to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him [in the Jewish high court].


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He asked them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save a life or to kill?” But they kept silent.


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After looking around at them with anger, grieved at the hardness and arrogance of their hearts, He told the man, “Hold out your hand.” And he held it out, and his hand was [completely] restored.


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Then the Pharisees went out and immediately began conspiring with the Herodians [to plot] against Him, as to how they might [fabricate some legal grounds to] put Him to death.


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Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples; and a large crowd from Galilee followed Him; and also people from Judea,


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and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and [from the region] beyond the Jordan, and around Tyre and Sidon; a vast number of people came to Him because they were hearing about all [the things] that He was doing.


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And He told His disciples to have a small boat stand ready for Him because of the many people, so that they would not crowd Him;


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Whenever the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and screamed out, “You are the Son of God!”


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


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And He appointed twelve [disciples], so that they would be with Him [for instruction] and so that He could send them out to preach [the gospel as apostles—that is, as His special messengers, personally chosen representatives],


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and James, the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James (to them He gave the name Boanerges, that is, “Sons of Thunder”);


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and [He also appointed] Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew (Nathanael), and Matthew (Levi the tax collector), and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus (Judas the son of James), and Simon the Zealot;


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Then He came to a house [in Capernaum], and a crowd formed again, so [many people] that Jesus and His disciples could not even eat a meal [together].


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When His own family heard this they went to take custody of Him; for they were saying, “He is out of His mind.”


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The scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul (Satan),” and “He is driving out the demons by the [power of the] ruler of the demons.”


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If a kingdom is divided [split into factions and rebelling] against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.


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But no one can go into a strong man’s house and steal his property unless he first overpowers and ties up the strong man, and then he will ransack and rob his house.


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“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and all the abusive and blasphemous things they say;


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but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit and His power [by attributing the miracles done by Me to Satan] never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin [a sin which is unforgivable in this present age as well as in the age to come]”—


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[Jesus said this] because the scribes and Pharisees were [attributing His miracles to Satan by] saying, “He has an unclean spirit.”


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Then His mother and His brothers arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called for Him.


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A crowd was sitting around Him, and they said to Him, “Look! Your mother and Your brothers are outside asking for You.”


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Looking at those who were sitting in a circle around Him, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers!


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For whoever does the will of God [by believing in Me, and following Me], he is My brother and sister and mother.”


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Parable of the Sower and Soils Again Jesus began to teach beside the sea [of Galilee]. And a very large crowd gathered around Him, so He got into a boat [anchoring it a short distance out] on the sea and sat down; and the whole crowd was by the sea on the shore.


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Other seed fell on rocks where there was not much soil; and immediately a plant sprang up because the soil had no depth.


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And when the sun came up, the plant was scorched; and because it had no root, it dried up and withered away.


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And other seed fell into good soil, and as the plants grew and increased, they yielded a crop and produced thirty, sixty, and a hundred times [as much as had been sown].”


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As soon as He was alone, those who were around Him, together with the twelve [disciples], began asking Him about [the interpretation of] the parables.


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He said to them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you [who have teachable hearts], but those who are outside [the unbelievers, the spiritually blind] get everything in parables,


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so that they will continually look but not see, and they will continually hear but not understand, otherwise they might turn [from their rejection of the truth] and be forgiven.”


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Explanation Then He said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How will you understand and grasp the meaning of all the parables?


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These [in the first group] are the ones along the road where the word is sown; but when they hear, Satan immediately comes and takes away the word which has been sown in them.


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In a similar way these [in the second group] are the ones on whom seed was sown on rocky ground, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy [but accept it only superficially];


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and they have no real root in themselves, so they endure only for a little while; then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they [are offended and displeased at being associated with Me and] stumble and fall away.


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And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word,


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but the worries and cares of the world [the distractions of this age with its worldly pleasures], and the deceitfulness [and the false security or glamour] of wealth [or fame], and the passionate desires for all the other things creep in and choke out the word, and it becomes unfruitful.


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And those [in the last group] are the ones on whom seed was sown on the good soil; and they hear the word [of God, the good news regarding the way of salvation] and accept it and bear fruit—thirty, sixty, and a hundred times as much [as was sown].”


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He said to them, “A lamp is not brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed, is it? Is it not [brought in] to be put on the lampstand?


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For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been kept secret, but that it would come to light [that is, things are hidden only temporarily, until the appropriate time comes for them to be known].


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Then He said to them, “Pay attention to what you hear. By your own standard of measurement [that is, to the extent that you study spiritual truth and apply godly wisdom] it will be measured to you [and you will be given even greater ability to respond]—and more will be given to you besides.


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For whoever has [a teachable heart], to him more [understanding] will be given; and whoever does not have [a yearning for truth], even what he has will be taken away from him.”


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and he goes to bed at night and gets up every day, and [in the meantime] the seed sprouts and grows; how [it does this], he does not know.


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The earth produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head [of grain], then the mature grain in the head.


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But when the crop ripens, he immediately puts in the sickle [to reap], because [the time for] the harvest has come.”


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Parable of the Mustard Seed And He said, “How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use to illustrate and explain it?


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It is like a mustard seed, which, when it is sown on the ground, even though it is smaller than all the [other] seeds that are [sown] on the soil,


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yet when it is sown, it grows up and becomes larger than all the garden herbs; and it puts out large branches, so that the birds of the sky are able to make nests and live under its shade.”


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and He did not say anything to them without [using] a parable; He did, however, explain everything privately to His own disciples.


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Jesus Stills the Sea On that [same] day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us go over to the other side [of the Sea of Galilee].”


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So leaving the crowd, they took Him with them, just as He was, in the boat. And other boats were with Him.


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And a fierce windstorm began to blow, and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already being swamped.


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But Jesus was in the stern, asleep [with His head] on the [sailor’s leather] cushion. And they woke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are about to die?”


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And He got up and [sternly] rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Hush, be still (muzzled)!” And the wind died down [as if it had grown weary] and there was [at once] a great calm [a perfect peacefulness].


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They were filled with great fear, and said to each other, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”


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For he had often been bound with shackles [for the feet] and with chains, and he tore apart the chains and broke the shackles into pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue and tame him.


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Night and day he was constantly screaming and shrieking among the tombs and on the mountains, and cutting himself with [sharp] stones.


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and screaming with a loud voice, he said, “What business do we have in common with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore you by God [swear to me], do not torment me!”


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Jesus gave them permission. And the unclean spirits came out [of the man] and entered the pigs. The herd, numbering about two thousand, rushed down the steep bank into the sea; and they were drowned [one after the other] in the sea.


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The herdsmen [tending the pigs] ran away and reported it in the city and in the country. And the people came to see what had happened.


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They came to Jesus and saw the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind, the man who had [previously] had the “legion” [of demons]; and they were frightened.


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Those who had seen it described [in detail] to the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man, and [told them all] about the pigs.


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As He was stepping into the boat, the [Gentile] man who had been demon-possessed was begging with Him [asking] that he might go with Him [as a disciple].


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Jesus did not let him [come], but [instead] He said to him, “Go home to your family and tell them all the great things that the Lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy on you.”


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So he [obeyed and] went away and began to publicly proclaim in Decapolis [the region of the ten Hellenistic cities] all the great things that Jesus had done for him; and all the people were astonished.


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Miracles and Healing When Jesus had again crossed over in the boat to the other side [of the sea], a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.


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and begged anxiously with Him, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; [please] come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.”


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and had endured much [suffering] at the hands of many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but instead had become worse.


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She had heard [reports] about Jesus, and she came up behind Him in the crowd and touched His outer robe.


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Immediately her flow of blood was dried up; and she felt in her body [and knew without any doubt] that she was healed of her suffering.


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Immediately Jesus, recognizing in Himself that power had gone out from Him, turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched My clothes?”


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His disciples said to Him, “You see the crowd pressing in around You [from all sides], and You ask, ‘Who touched Me?’”


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And the woman, though she was afraid and trembling, aware of what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth.


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Then He said to her, “Daughter, your faith [your personal trust and confidence in Me] has restored you to health; go in peace and be [permanently] healed from your suffering.”


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While He was still speaking, some people came from the synagogue official’s house, saying [to Jairus], “Your daughter has died; why bother the Teacher any longer?”


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Overhearing what was being said, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; only keep on believing [in Me and my power].”


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And He allowed no one to go with Him [as witnesses], except Peter and James and John the brother of James.


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They came to the house of the synagogue official; and He looked [with understanding] at the uproar and commotion, and people loudly weeping and wailing [in mourning].


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When He had gone in, He said to them, “Why make a commotion and weep? The child has not died, but is sleeping.”


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They began laughing [scornfully] at Him [because they knew the child was dead]. But He made them all go outside, and took along the child’s father and mother and His own [three] companions, and entered the room where the child was.


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Taking the child’s hand, He said [tenderly] to her, “Talitha kum!”—which translated [from Aramaic] means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”


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The little girl immediately got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they [who witnessed the child’s resurrection] were overcome with great wonder and utter amazement.


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He gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.


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Teaching at Nazareth Jesus left there and came to His hometown [Nazareth]; and His disciples followed Him.


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When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many who listened to Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things [this knowledge and spiritual insight]? What is this wisdom [this confident understanding of the Scripture] that has been given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands?


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Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? Are His sisters not here with us?” And they were [deeply] offended by Him [and their disapproval blinded them to the fact that He was anointed by God as the Messiah].


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Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor (respect) except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.”


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And He could not do a miracle there at all [because of their unbelief] except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.


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The Twelve Sent Out And He called the twelve [disciples] and began to send them out [as His special messengers] two by two, and gave them authority and power over the unclean spirits.


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He told them to take nothing for the journey except a mere walking stick—no bread, no [traveler’s] bag, no money in their belts—


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Any place that does not welcome you or listen to you, when you leave there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet as a testimony against them [breaking all ties with them because they rejected My message].”


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So they went out and preached that men should repent [that is, think differently, recognize sin, turn away from it, and live changed lives].


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And they were casting out many demons and were anointing with oil many who were sick, and healing them.


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John’s Fate Recalled King Herod [Antipas] heard about this, for Jesus’ name and reputation had become well known. People were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him.”


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But others were saying, “He is Elijah!” And others were saying, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets [of old].”


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For Herod himself had sent [guards] and had John arrested and shackled in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his [half-] brother Philip, because he (Herod) had married her.


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For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful [under Mosaic Law] for you to have your brother’s wife.”


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because Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he continually kept him safe. When he heard John [speak], he was very perplexed; but he enjoyed listening to him.


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But an opportune time [finally] came [for Herodias]. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his officials (nobles, courtiers) and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.


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Now [Salome] the daughter of Herodias came in and danced [for the men]. She pleased and beguiled Herod and his dinner guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you.”


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She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” And Herodias replied, “The head of John the Baptist!”


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And she rushed back to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter!”


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The king was deeply grieved, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests [who might have regarded him as weak], he was unwilling to [break his word and] refuse her.


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So the king immediately sent for an executioner and commanded him to bring back John’s head. And he went and had John beheaded in the prison,


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and brought back his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.


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Five Thousand Fed The apostles [who had been sent out on a mission] gathered together with Jesus and told Him everything that they had done and taught.


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He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while”—for there were many [people who were continually] coming and going, and they could not even find time to eat.


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Many [people] saw them leaving, and recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the [surrounding] cities, and got there ahead of them.


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When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd [waiting], and He was moved with compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd [lacking guidance]; and He began to teach them many things.


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When the day was nearly gone, His disciples came to Him and said, “This is an isolated place, and it is already late;


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send the crowds away so that they may go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.”


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But He replied, “You give them something to eat!” And they asked Him, “Shall we go and buy 200 denarii worth of bread and give it to them to eat?”


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He said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go look!” And when they found out, they said, “Five [loaves], and two fish.”


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They sat down in groups of hundreds and of fifties [so that the crowd resembled an orderly arrangement of colorful garden plots].


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Taking the five loaves and two fish, He looked up to heaven and said a blessing [of praise and thanksgiving to the Father]. Then He broke the loaves and [repeatedly] gave them to the disciples to set before the people; and He divided up the two fish among them all.


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And the disciples picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces [of the loaves], and of the fish.


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Jesus Walks on the Water Jesus immediately insisted that His disciples get into the boat and go ahead [of Him] to the other side to Bethsaida, while He was dismissing the crowd.


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Seeing the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them, at about the fourth watch of the night (3:00-6:00 a.m.) He came to them, walking on the sea. And [acted as if] He intended to pass by them.


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for they all saw Him and were shaken and terrified. But He immediately spoke with them and said, “Take courage! It is I (I Am)! Stop being afraid.”


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Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased [as if exhausted by its own activity]; and they were completely overwhelmed,


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because they had not understood [the miracle of] the loaves [how it revealed the power and deity of Jesus]; but [in fact] their heart was hardened [being oblivious and indifferent to His amazing works].


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Healing at Gennesaret When they had crossed over [the sea], they reached the land of Gennesaret and anchored at the shore.


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and ran throughout that surrounding countryside and began to carry around on their mats those who were sick, to any place where they heard He was.


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And wherever He came into villages, or cities, or the countryside, they were laying the sick in the market places and pleading with Him [to allow them] just to touch the fringe (tassel with a blue cord) of His robe; and all who touched it were healed.


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Followers of Tradition Now the Pharisees and some of the scribes came from Jerusalem and gathered around Him,


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and they had seen that some of His disciples ate their bread with [ceremonially] impure hands, that is, unwashed [and defiled according to Jewish religious ritual].


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(For the Pharisees and all of the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, holding firmly to the traditions of the elders;


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and when they come from the market place, they do not eat unless they cleanse themselves [completely according to ritual]; and there are many other things [oral, man-made laws and traditions handed down to them] which they follow diligently, such as the washing of cups and pitchers and copper utensils.)


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So the Pharisees and scribes asked Jesus, “Why do Your disciples not live their lives according to the tradition of the elders, but [instead] eat their bread with [ceremonially] unwashed hands?”


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He replied, “Rightly did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites (play-actors, pretenders), as it is written [in Scripture], ‘These people honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me.


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 ‘They worship Me in vain [their worship is meaningless and worthless, a pretense], Teaching the precepts of men as doctrines [giving their traditions equal weight with the Scriptures].’


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He was also saying to them, “You are experts at setting aside and nullifying the commandment of God in order to keep your [man-made] tradition and regulations.


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For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother [with respect and gratitude]’; and, ‘He who speaks evil of his father or mother must be put to death’;


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but you [Pharisees and scribes] say, ‘If a man tells his father or mother, “Whatever I have that would help you is Corban, (that is to say, already a gift to God),”’


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then you no longer let him do anything for his father or mother [since helping them would violate his vow of Corban];


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so you nullify the [authority of the] word of God [acting as if it did not apply] because of your tradition which you have handed down [through the elders]. And you do many things such as that.”


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The Heart of Man After He called the people to Him again, He began saying to them, “Listen [carefully] to Me, all of you, [hear] and understand [what I am saying]:


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there is nothing outside a man [such as food] which by going into him can defile him [morally or spiritually]; but the things which come out of [the heart of] a man are what defile and dishonor him.


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And He said to them, “Are you, too, so foolish and lacking in understanding? Do you not understand that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile and dishonor him,


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since it does not enter his heart, but [only] his stomach, and [from there it] is eliminated?” (By this, He declared all foods ceremonially clean.)


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For from within, [that is] out the heart of men, come base and malevolent thoughts and schemes, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, adulteries,


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acts of greed and covetousness, wickedness, deceit, unrestrained conduct, envy and jealousy, slander and profanity, arrogance and self-righteousness and foolishness (poor judgment).


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The Syrophoenician Woman Jesus got up and left there and went to the region of Tyre [and Sidon, the coastal area of Phoenicia]. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know about it; but it was impossible for Him to be hidden [from the public].


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Instead, after hearing about Him, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately came and fell at His feet.


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Now the woman was a Gentile (Greek), a Syrophoenician by nationality. And she kept pleading with Him to drive the demon out of her daughter.


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He was saying to her, “First let the children [of Israel] be fed, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the pet dogs (non-Jews).”


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And He said to her, “Because of this answer [reflecting your humility and faith], go [knowing that your request is granted]; the demon has left your daughter [permanently].”


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And returning to her home, she found the child lying on the couch [relaxed and resting], the demon having gone.


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Soon after this Jesus left the region of Tyre, and passed through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of Decapolis [the ten Hellenistic cities].


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They brought to Him a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him.


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Jesus, taking him aside by himself, away from the crowd, put His fingers into the man’s ears, and after spitting, He touched the man’s tongue [with the saliva];


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and looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to the man, “Ephphatha,” which [in Aramaic] means, “Be opened and released!”


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Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.


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They were thoroughly astounded and completely overwhelmed, saying, “He has done everything well! He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak!”


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Four Thousand Fed In those days, when there was again a large crowd [gathered before Him] and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples and told them,


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“I feel compassion for the crowd; they have been with Me now for three days and have nothing [left] to eat.


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If I send them away to their homes hungry, they will faint [from exhaustion] on the road; because some of them have come a long way.”


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His disciples replied to Him, “Where will anyone be able to find enough bread here in this isolated place to feed these people?”


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He directed the people to sit down on the ground; and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and broke them, and [repeatedly] gave them to His disciples to set before them, and they served the crowd.


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They also had a few small fish; and when Jesus had blessed them [and given thanks], He ordered these [fish] to be set before them as well.


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And the people ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven large baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over.


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The Pharisees came out and began to argue [contentiously and debate] with Him, demanding from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him [because of their unbelief].


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He groaned and sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? I assure you and most solemnly say to you, no sign will be given to this generation!”


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Jesus repeatedly ordered them, saying, “Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.”


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They began discussing this with one another, saying, “It is because we have no bread [that He said this].”


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Jesus, aware of this [discussion], said to them, “Why are you discussing [the fact] that you have no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened?


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Though you have eyes, do you not see? And though you have ears, do you not hear and listen [to what I have said]? And do you not remember,


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when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces you picked up?” They answered, “Twelve.”


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“And [when I broke] the seven [loaves] for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of broken pieces did you pick up?” And they answered, “Seven.”


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Then they came to Bethsaida; and some people brought a blind man to Jesus and begged Him to touch him.


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Taking the blind man by the hand, He led him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, “Do you see anything?”


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Then again Jesus laid His hands on his eyes; and the man stared intently and [his sight] was [completely] restored, and he began to see everything clearly.


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Peter’s Confession of Christ Then Jesus and His disciples went out to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that I am?”


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And He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter replied to Him, “You [in contrast to the others] are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).”


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And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must [of necessity] suffer many things and be rejected [as the Messiah] by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and must be put to death, and after three days rise [from death to life].


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He was stating the matter plainly [not holding anything back]. Then Peter took Him aside and began to reprimand Him.


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But turning around [with His back to Peter] and seeing His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, “Get behind Me, Satan; for your mind is not set on God’s will or His values and purposes, but on what pleases man.”


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Jesus called the crowd together with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].


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For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake and the gospel’s will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].


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For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world [with all its pleasures], and forfeit his soul?


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For whoever is ashamed [here and now] of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”


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The Transfiguration And Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste (experience) death before they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.”


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Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured (changed in form) before them [and began to shine brightly with divine and regal glory];


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and His clothes became radiant and dazzling, intensely white, as no launderer on earth can whiten them.


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Peter responded and said to Jesus, “Rabbi (Master), it is good for us to be here; let us make three [sacred] tents—one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”


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For he did not [really] know what to say because they were terrified [and stunned by the miraculous sight].


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Then a cloud formed, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him and obey Him!”


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As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus expressly ordered them not to tell anyone what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.


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So they [carefully and faithfully] kept the matter to themselves, discussing and questioning [with one another] what it meant to rise from the dead.


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They asked Him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first [before the Messiah comes]?”


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He answered them, “Elijah does come first and restores and reestablishes all things. And yet how is it written of the Son of Man that He will suffer many things [grief and physical distress] and be treated with contempt [utterly despised and rejected]?


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But I say to you that Elijah has in fact come [already], and they did to him whatever they wished, just as it is written [in Scripture] of him.”


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All Things Possible When they came [back] to the [other nine] disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes questioning and arguing with them.


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One of the crowd replied to Him, “Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit which makes him unable to speak;


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and whenever it seizes him [intending to do harm], it throws him down, and he foams [at the mouth], and grinds his teeth and becomes stiff. I told Your disciples to drive it out, and they could not do it.”


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He replied, “O unbelieving (faithless) generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!”


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They brought the boy to Him. When the [demonic] spirit saw Him, immediately it threw the boy into a convulsion, and falling to the ground he began rolling around and foaming at the mouth.


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Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he answered, “Since childhood.


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The demon has often thrown him both into fire and into water, intending to kill him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!”


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Jesus said to him, “[You say to Me,] ‘If You can?’ All things are possible for the one who believes and trusts [in Me]!”


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Immediately the father of the boy cried out [with a desperate, piercing cry], saying, “I do believe; help [me overcome] my unbelief.”


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When Jesus saw that a crowd was rapidly gathering [around them], He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You deaf and mute spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again!”


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After screaming out and throwing him into a terrible convulsion, it came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse [so still and pale] that many [of the spectators] said, “He is dead!”


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When He had gone indoors, His disciples began asking Him privately, “Why were we unable to drive it out?”


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He replied to them, “This kind [of unclean spirit] cannot come out by anything but prayer [to the Father].”


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Death and Resurrection Foretold They went on from there and began to go through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know it,


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because He was teaching His disciples [and preparing them for the future]. He told them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed and handed over to men [who are His enemies], and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise [from the dead] three days later.”


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They arrived at Capernaum; and when He was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing and arguing about on the road?”


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But they kept quiet, because on the road they had discussed and debated with one another which one [of them] was the greatest.


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Sitting down [to teach], He called the twelve [disciples] and said to them, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all [in importance] and a servant of all.”


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“Whoever receives and welcomes one child such as this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives not [only] Me, but Him who sent Me.”


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Dire Warnings John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not accompanying us [as Your disciple].”


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But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for there is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me.


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For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because of your name as followers of Christ, I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will not lose his reward.


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“But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe and trust in Me to stumble [that is, to sin or lose faith], it would be better for him if a heavy millstone [one requiring a donkey’s strength to turn it] were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.


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If your hand causes you to stumble and sin, cut it off [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]! It is better for you to enter life crippled, than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire,


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If your foot causes you to stumble and sin, cut it off [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]! It would be better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell,


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If your eye causes you to stumble and sin, throw it out [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]! It would be better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,


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Salt is good and useful; but if salt has lost its saltiness (purpose), how will you make it salty? Have salt within yourselves continually, and be at peace with one another.”


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Jesus’ Teaching about Divorce Getting up, He left there (Capernaum) and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan; and crowds gathered around Him again and accompanied Him, and as was His custom, He once more began to teach them.


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Pharisees came to Jesus to test Him [intending to trick Him into saying something wrong], and asked Him, “Is it lawful [according to Scripture] for a man to divorce his wife and send her away?”


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But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of hearts [your callousness and insensitivity toward your wives and the provision of God] he wrote you this precept.


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And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her;


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Jesus Blesses Little Children People were bringing children to Him so that He would touch and bless them, but the disciples reprimanded them and discouraged them [from coming].


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But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and He said to them, “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever does not receive and welcome the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”


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And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them.


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The Rich Young Ruler As He was leaving on His journey, a man ran up and knelt before Him and asked Him, “Good Teacher [You who are essentially good and morally perfect], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?”


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Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is [essentially] good [by nature] except God alone.


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You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not testify falsely, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’”


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Looking at him, Jesus felt a love (high regard, compassion) for him, and He said to him, “You lack one thing: go and sell all your property and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].”


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But the man was saddened at Jesus’ words, and he left grieving, because he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God].


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Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who are wealthy [and cling to possessions and status as security] to enter the kingdom of God!”


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The disciples were amazed and bewildered by His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is [for those who place their hope and confidence in riches] to enter the kingdom of God!


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It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth or status] to enter the kingdom of God.”


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They were completely and utterly astonished, and said to Him, “Then who can be saved [from the wrath of God]?”


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Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people [as far as it depends on them] it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”


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Peter started saying to Him, “Look, we have given up everything and followed You [becoming Your disciples and accepting You as Teacher and Lord].”


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Jesus said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there is no one who has given up a house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel’s sake,


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who will not receive a hundred times as much now in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms—along with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life.


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Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold Now they were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were perplexed [at what Jesus had said], and those who were following were alarmed and afraid. And again He took the twelve [disciples] aside and began telling them what was going to happen to Him,


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saying, “Listen very carefully: we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to the chief priests and the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and hand Him over to the Gentiles (Romans).


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They will mock and ridicule Him and spit on Him, and whip (scourge) Him and kill Him, and three days later He will rise [from the dead].”


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James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.”


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They said to Him, “Grant that we may sit [with You], one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory [Your majesty and splendor in Your kingdom].”


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But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism [of suffering and death] with which I am baptized?”


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And they replied to Him, “We are able.” Jesus told them, “The cup that I drink you will drink, and you will be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized.


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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].”


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Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their powerful men exercise authority over them [tyrannizing them].


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But this is not how it is among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant,


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For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”


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Bartimaeus Receives His Sight Then they came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar, Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road [as was his custom].


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When Bartimaeus heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout and say, “Jesus, Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!”


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Many sternly rebuked him, telling him to keep still and be quiet; but he kept on shouting out all the more, “Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!”


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Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, telling him, “Take courage, get up! He is calling for you.”


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And Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni (my Master), let me regain my sight.”


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Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith [and confident trust in My power] has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and began following Jesus on the road.


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The Triumphal Entry When they were nearing Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples,


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saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a [donkey’s] colt tied, which has never been ridden by anyone; untie it and bring it here.


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If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it’; and immediately he will send it here.”


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So they went away [to the village] and found a colt tied outside at a gate in the street, and they untied it.


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And many [of the people] spread their coats on the road [as an act of tribute and homage before a new king], and others [scattered a layer of] leafy branches which they had cut from the fields [honoring Him as Messiah].


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Those who went in front and those who were following [Him] were shouting [in joy and praise], “Hosanna (Save, I pray)! Blessed (praised, glorified) is He who comes in the name of the Lord!


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Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple [enclosure]; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve [disciples], because it was already late [in the day].


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Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if He would find anything on it. But He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.


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He said to it, “No one will ever eat fruit from you again!” And His disciples were listening [to what He said].


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Jesus Drives Moneychangers from the Temple Then they came to Jerusalem. And He entered the temple [grounds] and began driving out [with force] the people who were selling and buying [animals for sacrifice] in the temple area, and overturned the tables of the moneychangers [who made a profit exchanging foreign money for temple coinage] and the seats of those who were selling doves;


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and He would not permit anyone to carry merchandise or household wares through the temple [grounds, using the temple area irreverently as a shortcut].


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He began to teach and say to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a robbers’ den.”


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The chief priests and the scribes heard this and began searching for a way to destroy Him; for they were afraid of Him, since the entire crowd was struck with astonishment at His teaching.


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In the morning, as they were passing by, the disciples saw that the fig tree had withered away from the roots up.


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And remembering, Peter said to Him, “Rabbi (Master), look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered!”


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!’ and does not doubt in his heart [in God’s unlimited power], but believes that what he says is going to take place, it will be done for him [in accordance with God’s will].


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For this reason I am telling you, whatever things you ask for in prayer [in accordance with God’s will], believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given to you.


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Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him [drop the issue, let it go], so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions and wrongdoings [against Him and others].


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Jesus’ Authority Questioned They came again to Jerusalem. And as Jesus was walking in the [courts and porches of the] temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to Him,


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and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or who gave You this authority to do these things?”


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Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question, and you answer Me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.


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Was the baptism of John [the Baptist] from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men? Answer Me.”


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They began discussing it with each other, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’


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But shall we say, ‘From men?’” —they were afraid [to answer because] of the crowd, for everyone considered John to have been a real prophet.


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So they replied to Jesus, “We do not know.” And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”


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Parable of the Vineyard Owner Jesus began to speak to them [the chief priests, scribes and elders who were questioning Him] in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and put a wall around it, and dug a pit for the wine press and built a tower; and he rented it out to tenant farmers and left the country.


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When the harvest season came he sent a servant to the tenants, in order to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard.


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Again he sent them another servant, and they [threw stones and] wounded him in the head, and treated him disgracefully.


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And he sent another, and that one they killed; then many others—some they beat and some they killed.


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He still had one man left to send, a beloved son; he sent him last of all to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’


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But those tenants said to each other, ‘This man is the heir! Come on, let us kill him [and destroy the evidence], and his inheritance will be ours!’


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What will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the tenants, and will give the vineyard to others.


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Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders regarded as unworthy and rejected, This [very stone] has become the chief Cornerstone


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And they were looking for a way to seize Him, but they were afraid of the crowd; for they knew that He spoke this parable in reference to [and as a charge against] them. And so they left Him and went away.


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Jesus Answers the Pharisees, Sadducees and Scribes Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus in order to trap Him into making a statement [that they could use against Him].


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They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and have no personal bias toward anyone; for You are not influenced by outward appearances or social status, but in truth You teach the way of God. Is it lawful [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay the poll-tax to [Tiberius] Caesar, or not?


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Should we pay [the tax] or should we not pay?” But knowing their hypocrisy, He asked them, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a coin (denarius) to look at.”


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So they brought one. Then He asked them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They said to Him, “Caesar’s.”


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Jesus said to them, “Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were greatly amazed at Him.


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Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Him, and began questioning Him, saying,


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“Teacher, Moses wrote for us [a law] that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but leaves no child, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up children for his brother.


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Jesus said to them, “Is this not why you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures [that teach the resurrection] nor the power of God [who is able to raise the dead]?


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For when they rise from the dead, they do not marry nor are they given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.


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But concerning the raising of the dead, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?


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He is not the God of the dead, but of the living; you are greatly mistaken and you are deceiving yourselves!”


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Then one of the scribes [an expert in Mosaic Law] came up and listened to them arguing [with one another], and noticing that Jesus answered them well, asked Him, “Which commandment is first and most important of all?”


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Jesus answered, “The first and most important one is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord;


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and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul (life), and with all your mind (thought, understanding), and with all your strength.’


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This is the second: ‘You shall [unselfishly] love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”


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The scribe said to Him, “Admirably answered, Teacher; You truthfully stated that He is One, and there is no other but Him;


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and to love Him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to [unselfishly] love one’s neighbor as oneself, is much more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”


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When Jesus saw that he answered thoughtfully and intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one would dare to ask Him any more questions.


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Jesus began to say, as He taught in [a portico or court of] the temple, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?


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David himself said [when inspired] by the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord (the Father) said to my Lord (the Son, the Messiah), “Sit at My right hand, Until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’


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David himself calls Him (the Son, the Messiah) ‘Lord’; so how can it be that He is David’s Son?” The large crowd enjoyed hearing Jesus and listened to Him with delight.


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In [the course of] His teaching He was saying, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes [displaying their prominence], and like to receive respectful greetings in the market places,


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and [they love] the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of distinction and honor at banquets,


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[these scribes] who devour (confiscate) widows’ houses, and offer long prayers for appearance’s sake [to impress others]. These men will receive greater condemnation.”


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The Widow’s Mite And He sat down opposite the [temple] treasury, and began watching how the people were putting money into the treasury. And many rich people were putting in large sums.


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Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this poor widow put in [proportionally] more than all the contributors to the treasury.


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For they all contributed from their surplus, but she, from her poverty, put in all she had, all she had to live on.”


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Things to Come As He was coming out of the temple [grounds], one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!”


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Jesus replied to him, “You see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another which will not be torn down!”


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As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked Him privately,


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“Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be fulfilled?”


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Many will come in My name [misusing My name or claiming to be the Messiah], saying, ‘I am He!’ and will deceive and mislead many.


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When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed (frightened, troubled); these things must take place, but the end is not yet.


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For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These things are the beginning of the birth pangs [the intolerable anguish and suffering].


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“But be on your guard; they will turn you over to courts, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand [as accused] before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them.


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The gospel [that is, the good news regarding the way of salvation] must first be preached to all the [Gentile] nations.


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When they take you and turn you over [to the court], do not worry beforehand about what to say, but say whatever is given to you [by God] in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but it is the Holy Spirit [who will speak through you].


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Brother will betray brother to [be put to] death, and a father [will hand over] his child; and children will rise up and take a stand against parents and have them put to death.


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You will be hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name, but the one who [patiently perseveres empowered by the Holy Spirit and] endures to the end, he will be saved.


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“But when you see the abomination of desolation standing [in the temple sanctuary] where it ought not to be (let the reader understand) then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.


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Whoever is on the housetop must not go down [to enter the house], or go inside to take anything out of his house;


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for at that time there will be such tribulation as has not occurred, from the beginning of the creation which God made, until now—and never will [be again].


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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.


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Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it;


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for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will provide signs and wonders in order to deceive, if [such a thing were] possible, even the elect [those God has chosen for Himself].


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The Return of Christ “But in those days, after [the suffering and distress of] that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,


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Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory [in royal majesty and splendor].


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And then He will send out the angels, and will gather together His elect [those He has chosen for Himself] from the four winds, from the farthest end of the earth to the farthest end of heaven.


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“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: as soon as its branch becomes tender and it puts out its leaves, you recognize that summer is near.


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Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, know [for certain] that He is near, right at the door.


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But of that [exact] day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son [in His humanity], but the Father alone.


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“Be on guard and stay constantly alert [and pray]; for you do not know when the appointed time will come.


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It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.


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Therefore, be continually on the alert—for you do not know when the master of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning—


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Death Plot and the Anointing in Bethany It was now two days before the Passover and [the festival of] Unleavened Bread, and the chief priests and the scribes were searching for a deceitful way to arrest Jesus and kill Him;


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While He was in Bethany [as a guest] at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster vial of very costly and precious perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured the perfume over His head.


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But there were some who were indignantly remarking to one another, “Why has this perfume been wasted?


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For this perfume might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii [a laborer’s wages for almost a year], and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.


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But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why are you bothering her and causing trouble? She has done a good and beautiful thing to Me.


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For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do something good to them; but you will not always have Me.


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, wherever the good news [regarding salvation] is proclaimed throughout the world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”


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Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve [disciples], went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.


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When they heard this they were delighted, and promised to give him money. And he began looking for an opportune time to betray Jesus.


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The Last Passover On the first day [of the festival] of Unleavened Bread, when [as was customary] they sacrificed the Passover lamb, His disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to go and prepare for You to eat the Passover?”


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And He sent two of His disciples, saying to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him;


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and say to the owner of the house he enters, ‘The Teacher asks, “Where is My guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’


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He will show you a large upstairs room, furnished and ready [with carpets and dining couches]; prepare [the supper] for us there.”


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The disciples left and went to the city and found everything just as He had told them, and they prepared the Passover.


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While they were reclining at the table, Jesus said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you that one of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me.”


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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.”


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The Lord’s Supper While they were eating, Jesus took bread and blessed it [giving thanks and praise], and He broke it, and gave it to them and said, “Take it. This is My body.”


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And when He had taken a cup [of wine] and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it.


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And He said to them, “This is My blood of the [new] covenant, [My blood] which is being poured out for many [for the forgiveness of sins].


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”


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Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away [and be ashamed and be afraid to be associated with Me as disciples], because it is written, ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’


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But Peter said to Him, “Even if they all fall away [and desert You, ashamed and afraid of being associated with You], yet I will not [do so]!”


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Jesus said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this very night, before a rooster crows twice, you will deny [that you even know] Me three times.”


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But Peter kept saying insistently, “If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And they all were saying the same thing as well.


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Jesus in Gethsemane Then they went to a place called Gethsemane; and Jesus said to His disciples, “Sit down here until I have prayed.”


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He took Peter and James and John with Him, and He began to be deeply distressed and troubled [extremely anguished at the prospect of what was to come].


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And He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved and overwhelmed with sorrow, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch.”


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After going a little farther, He fell to the ground [distressed by the weight of His spiritual burden] and began to pray that if it were possible [in the Father’s will], the hour [of suffering and death for the sins of mankind] might pass from Him.


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He was saying, “Abba, Father! All things are possible for You; take this cup [of judgment] away from Me; but not what I will, but what You will.”


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And He came back and found them sleeping, and He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Were you unable to keep watch for one hour?


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Keep [actively] watching and praying so that you do not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”


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And again He came back and found them sleeping, because their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know how to answer Him.


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He came back a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough [of that]! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.


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Betrayal and Arrest And at once, while He was still speaking, Judas [Iscariot], one of the twelve [disciples], came up, and with him a crowd of men with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders [of the Sanhedrin].


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Now the betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him and lead Him away safely [under guard].”


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When Judas came, immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Rabbi (Master)!” and he kissed Him [forcefully].


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But one of the bystanders [Simon Peter] drew his sword and struck [Malchus] the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.


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Jesus said to them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me, as you would against a robber?


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Day after day I was with you, teaching in the [courts and porches of the] temple, and you did not seize Me; but this has happened so that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”


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A young man was following Him, wearing [only] a linen sheet over his naked body; and some men seized him.


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Jesus before His Accusers They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) gathered together.


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Peter had followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers [guards and servants] and warming himself at the fire.


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Now the chief priests and the entire Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) were trying to obtain testimony against Jesus [which they could use] to have Him [condemned and] executed, but they were not finding any.


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For many [people] were giving false testimony against Him, but their testimonies were not consistent.


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“We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this temple (sanctuary) that was made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.’”


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The high priest stood up and came forward and asked Jesus, “Have You no answer to give [in response] to what these men are testifying against You?”


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But Jesus kept silent and gave no answer at all. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and saying to Him, “Are You the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the Blessed One?”


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Jesus said, “I am; and you will [all] see the Son of Man seated [with authority] at the right hand of Power (the Father), and coming with the clouds of heaven.”


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Then tearing his robe [to express his indignation], the high priest said, “What further need do we have of witnesses?


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You have heard the blasphemy [that is, His claim to be the Son of God]. What is your decision?” And they all condemned Him to be [guilty and] deserving of death.


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And some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him with their fists, and to say to Him, “Prophesy [by telling us who hit you]!” Then the officers took custody of Him and struck him in the face.


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Peter’s Denials While Peter was down below in the courtyard, one of the servant-girls of the high priest came,


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and when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked intently at him and said, “You were with Jesus the Nazarene, too.”


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But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” Then he went out [of the courtyard] to the porch, [and a rooster crowed.]


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But again he denied it. After a little while, the bystanders again said to Peter, “You are in fact one of them, for [it is clear from your accent, that] you are a Galilean, too.”


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


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Immediately a rooster crowed the second time. And Peter remembered what Jesus said to him: “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And thinking of this, he began weeping [in anguish].


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Jesus before Pilate Early in the morning the chief priests, with the elders and scribes and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), immediately consulted together; and they bound Jesus, they took Him away [violently] and handed Him over to Pilate.


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Then Pilate again asked Him, “Have You no answer [to give]? See how many charges they are bringing against You!”


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The man called Barabbas was imprisoned with the insurrectionists (revolutionaries) who had committed murder in the civil rebellion.


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For he was aware that the chief priests had turned Jesus over to him because of envy and resentment.


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But Pilate asked them, “Why, what has He done that is evil?” But they screamed all the more, “Crucify Him!”


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So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, set Barabbas free for them; and after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over [to his soldiers] to be crucified.


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Jesus Is Mocked The soldiers led Him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium), and they called together the entire [Roman] battalion [of 600 soldiers].


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They dressed Him up in [a ranking Roman officer’s robe of] purple, and after twisting [together] a crown of thorns, they placed it on Him;


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They kept beating Him on the head with a reed and spitting on Him, and kneeling and bowing in [mock] homage to Him.


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After they had mocked Him, they took off the purple robe and put His own clothes on Him. And they led Him out [of the city] to crucify Him.


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They forced into service a passer-by coming in from the countryside, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to carry His cross.


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The Crucifixion Then they brought Him to the place [called] Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull.


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And they crucified Him, and divided up His clothes among themselves, casting lots for them to see who should take what.


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Those who were passing by were insulting Him with abusive and insolent language, wagging their heads [as a sign of contempt], and saying, “Ha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in [only] three days,


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In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes, were ridiculing and mocking Him among themselves and saying, “He saved others [from death]; He cannot save Himself!


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Let the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, so that we may see and believe and trust [in Him]!” Those who were crucified with Him were also insulting Him.


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And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”


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Someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a reed and gave Him a drink, saying, “Let us see whether Elijah is coming to take Him down.”


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But Jesus uttered a loud cry, and breathed out His last [voluntarily, sovereignly dismissing and releasing His spirit from His body in submission to His Father’s plan].


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When the centurion, who was standing opposite Him, saw the way He breathed His last [being fully in control], he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”


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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.


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When Jesus was in Galilee, they used to accompany him and minister to Him; and there were also many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem.


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Jesus Is Buried When evening had already come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,


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Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent and respected member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God—and he courageously dared to go in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.


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Pilate wondered if He was dead by this time [only six hours after being crucified], and he summoned the centurion and asked him whether He was already dead.


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And when he learned from the centurion [that Jesus was in fact dead], he gave the body to Joseph [by granting him permission to remove it].


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So Joseph purchased a [fine] linen cloth [for wrapping the body], and after taking Jesus down [from the cross], he wrapped Him in the linen cloth and placed Him in a tomb which had been cut out of rock. Then he rolled a [large, wheel-shaped] stone against the entrance of the tomb.


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The Resurrection When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome purchased [sweet-smelling] spices, so that they might go and anoint Him.


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And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”


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Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right, wearing a [long, stately] white robe; and they were amazed and bewildered.


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And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here. See, [here is] the place where they laid Him.


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But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there, just as He told you.’”


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They went out and fled from the tomb, for they were seized with trembling and astonishment; and they said nothing [about it] to anyone, because they were afraid.


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[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.


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After that, He appeared in a different form to two of them as they were walking along the way to the country.


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The Disciples Commissioned Later, Jesus appeared to the eleven [disciples] themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He called them to account for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen [from death].


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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.


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These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak in new tongues;


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they will pick up serpents, and if they drink anything deadly, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will get well.”


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So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.


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And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord was working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed.]


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Introduction Since [as is well known] many have undertaken to compile an orderly account of the things which have been fulfilled among us [by God],


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exactly as they were handed down to us by those [with personal experience] who from the beginning [of Christ’s ministry] were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word [that is, of the teaching concerning salvation through faith in Christ],


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it seemed fitting for me as well, [and so I have decided] after having carefully searched out and investigated all the events accurately, from the very beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus;


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so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught [that is, the history and doctrine of the faith].


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Birth of John the Baptist Foretold In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth.


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They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.


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Now it happened while Zacharias was serving as priest before God in the appointed order of his priestly division,


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as was the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter [the sanctuary of] the temple of the Lord and burn incense [on the altar of incense].


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And all the congregation was praying outside [in the court of the temple] at the hour of the incense offering.


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But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, because your petition [in prayer] was heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.


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for he will be great and distinguished in the sight of the Lord; and will never drink wine or liquor, and he will be filled with and empowered to act by the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb.


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It is he who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers back to the children, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous [which is to seek and submit to the will of God]—in order to make ready a people [perfectly] prepared [spiritually and morally] for the Lord.”


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And Zacharias said to the angel, “How will I be certain of this? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in age.”


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The angel replied and said to him, “I am Gabriel; I stand and minister in the [very] presence of God, and I have been sent [by Him] to speak to you and to bring you this good news.


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Listen carefully, you will be continually silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe what I told you; but my words will be fulfilled at their proper time.”


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The people [outside in the court] were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering about his long delay in the temple.


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But when he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. They realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained mute.


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Now after this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she secluded herself completely, saying,


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“This is how the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor on me, to take away my disgrace among men.”


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Jesus’ Birth Foretold Now in the sixth month [of Elizabeth’s pregnancy] the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth,


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to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.


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But she was greatly perplexed at what he said, and kept carefully considering what kind of greeting this was.


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Listen carefully: you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.


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He will be great and eminent and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;


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and He will reign over the house of Jacob (Israel) forever, and of His kingdom there shall be no end.”


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Then the angel replied to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you [like a cloud]; for that reason the holy (pure, sinless) Child shall be called the Son of God.


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And listen, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month.


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Then Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel left her.


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Mary Visits Elizabeth Now at this time Mary arose and hurried to the hill country, to a city of Judah (Judea),


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When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him.


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And she exclaimed loudly, “Blessed [worthy to be praised] are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!


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And blessed [spiritually fortunate and favored by God] is she who believed and confidently trusted that there would be a fulfillment of the things that were spoken to her [by the angel sent] from the Lord.”


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 “For He has looked [with loving care] on the humble state of His maidservant; For behold, from now on all generations will count me blessed and happy and favored by God!


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 “For He who is mighty has done great things for me; And holy is His name [to be worshiped in His purity, majesty, and glory].


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 “And His mercy is upon generation after generation Toward those who [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him. from generation to generation.


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 “He has done mighty deeds with His [powerful] arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.


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Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown His great mercy toward her, and they were rejoicing with her.


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It happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child [as required by the Law], and they intended to name him Zacharias, after his father;


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And he asked for a writing tablet and wrote as follows, “His name is John.” And they were all astonished.


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At once Zacharias’ mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking, praising and blessing and thanking God.


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Then fear came on all their neighbors; and all these things were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea.


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All who heard these things kept them in mind, saying, “What then will this little boy turn out to be?” For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him [to bring about his birth].


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Zacharias’ Prophecy Now Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him, and he prophesied, saying,


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 “Blessed (praised, glorified) be the Lord, the God of Israel, Because He has visited us and brought redemption to His people,


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 And He has raised up a horn of salvation [a mighty and valiant Savior] for us In the house of David His servant—


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 To show mercy [as He promised] to our fathers, And to remember His holy covenant [the promised blessing],


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 “And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; For you will go on before the Lord (the Messiah) to prepare His ways;


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 Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise (the Messiah) from on high will dawn and visit us,


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 To shine upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, To guide our feet [in a straight line] into the way of peace and serenity.”


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The child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel [as John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah].


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Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem Now in those days a decree went out from [the emperor] Caesar Augustus, that all the inhabited world (the Roman Empire) should be registered [in a census].


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So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,


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and she gave birth to her Son, her firstborn; and she wrapped Him in [swaddling] cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no [private] room for them in the inn.


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In the same region there were shepherds staying out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.


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And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord flashed and shone around them, and they were terribly frightened.


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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.


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For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah).


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And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find a Baby wrapped in [swaddling] cloths and lying in a manger.”


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Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying,


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When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying one to another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem, and see this [wonderful] thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.”


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So they went in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the Baby as He lay in the manger.


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But Mary treasured all these things, giving careful thought to them and pondering them in her heart.


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The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.


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Jesus Presented at the Temple At the end of eight days, when He was to be circumcised, He was named Jesus, the name given [to Him] by the angel [Gabriel] before He was conceived in the womb.


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And when the time for their purification came [that is, the mother’s purification and the baby’s dedication] according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord [set apart as the Firstborn]


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(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male that opens the womb shall be called holy [set apart and dedicated] to the Lord)”


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and [they came also] to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord [to be appropriate for a family of modest means], “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”


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Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.


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It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).


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Prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him the custom required by the Law,


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 “Now, Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to leave [this world] in peace, According to Your word;


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 A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was previously unknown], And [to bring] the praise and honor and glory of Your people Israel.”


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Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Listen carefully: this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is to be opposed—


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and a sword [of deep sorrow] will pierce through your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”


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There was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, and had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage,


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and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She did not leave the [area of the] temple, but was serving and worshiping night and day with fastings and prayers.


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She, too, came up at that very moment and began praising and giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all who were looking for the redemption and deliverance of Jerusalem.


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Return to Nazareth And when they had done everything [in connection with Jesus’ birth] according to the Law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.


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And the Child continued to grow and become strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor, spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.


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and as they were returning [to Nazareth], after spending the required number of days [at the Feast], the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. Now His parents did not know this,


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but supposed Him to be in the caravan, and traveled a day’s journey; and [then] they began searching [anxiously] for Him among their relatives and acquaintances.


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Three days later they found Him in the [court of the] temple, sitting among the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.


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When they saw Him, they were overwhelmed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us like this? Listen, Your father and I have been [greatly distressed and] anxiously looking for You.”


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And He answered, “Why did you have to look for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”


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He went down to Nazareth with them, and was continually submissive and obedient to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.


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John the Baptist Preaches Now in the fifteenth year of [Emperor] Tiberius Caesar’s reign—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod [Antipas] was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene—


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in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas [his son-in-law], the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.


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And he went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin;


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as it is written and forever remains written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.


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 ‘Every ravine shall be filled up, And every mountain and hill shall be leveled; And the crooked [places] shall be made straight, And the rough roads smooth;


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So he began saying to the crowds who were coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath [of God that is] to come?


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Therefore produce fruit that is worthy of [and consistent with your] repentance [that is, live changed lives, turn from sin and seek God and His righteousness]. And do not even begin to say to yourselves [as a defense], ‘We have Abraham for our father [and so our heritage assures us of salvation]’; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children (descendants) for Abraham [for God can replace the unrepentant, regardless of their heritage, with those who are obedient].


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Even now the axe [of God’s judgment] is swinging toward the root of the trees; so every tree that does not produce good fruit is being cut down and thrown into the fire.”


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And John replied, “The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do the same.”


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Some soldiers asked him, “And what about us, what are we to do?” And he replied to them, “Do not extort money from anyone or harass or blackmail anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.”


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Now the people were in a state of expectation, and all were wondering in their hearts about John, as to whether he was the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).


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John answered them all by saying, “As for me, I baptize you [only] with water; but One who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I is coming, and I am not fit to untie the strap of His sandals [even as His slave]. He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit and [you who remain unrepentant] with fire.


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His winnowing fork is in His hand to thoroughly clear His threshing floor, and to gather the wheat (believers) into His barn (kingdom); but He will burn up the chaff (the unrepentant) with unquenchable fire.”


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So with many other appeals and various admonitions John preached the good news (gospel) to the people.


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But when Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch was repeatedly reprimanded [and convicted by John’s disapproval] for having Herodias, his brother’s wife [as his own], and for all the wicked things that Herod had done,


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Jesus’ Baptism Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, the [visible] heaven was opened,


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and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven, “You are My Son, My Beloved, in You I am well-pleased and delighted!”


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Genealogy of Jesus When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son [by marriage] of Eli,


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the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,


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the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,


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The Devil Tempts Jesus Now Jesus, full of [and in perfect communication with] the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness


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for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they ended, He was hungry.


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Jesus replied to him, “It is written and forever remains written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’”


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Then he led Jesus up [to a high mountain] and displayed before Him all the kingdoms of the inhabited earth [and their magnificence] in the twinkling of an eye.


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And the devil said to Him, “I will give You all this realm and its glory [its power, its renown]; because it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.


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Jesus replied to him, “It is written and forever remains written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and serve only Him.’”


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Then he led Jesus to Jerusalem and had Him stand on the pinnacle (highest point) of the temple, and said [mockingly] to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here;


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for it is written and forever remains written, ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard and protect You,’


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Jesus replied to him, “It is said [in Scripture], ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God [to prove Himself to you].’”


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When the devil had finished every temptation, he [temporarily] left Him until a more opportune time.


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Jesus’ Public Ministry Then Jesus went back to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread through the entire region.


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So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read.


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The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,


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 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me (the Messiah), Because He has anointed Me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent Me to announce release (pardon, forgiveness) to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free those who are oppressed (downtrodden, bruised, crushed by tragedy),


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 to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord [the day when salvation and the favor of God abound greatly].”


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Then He rolled up the scroll [having stopped in the middle of the verse], gave it back to the attendant and sat down [to teach]; and the eyes of all those in the synagogue were [attentively] fixed on Him.


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He began speaking to them: “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing and in your presence.”


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And [as He continued on] they all were speaking well of Him, and were in awe and were wondering about the words of grace which were coming from His lips; and they were saying, “Is this not Joseph’s son?”


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So He said to them, “You will no doubt quote this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal Yourself! Whatever [miracles] that we heard were done [by You] in Capernaum, do here in Your hometown as well.’”


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But in truth I say to you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was closed up for three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land;


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and yet Elijah was not sent [by the Lord] to a single one of them, but only to Zarephath in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.


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And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and not one of them was cleansed [by being healed] except Naaman the Syrian.”


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As they heard these things [about God’s grace to these two Gentiles], the people in the synagogue were filled with a great rage;


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and they got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the crest of the hill on which their city had been built, in order to hurl Him down the cliff.


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Then He came down [from the hills of Nazareth] to Capernaum, a city of Galilee [on the shore of the sea], and He was teaching them on the Sabbath;


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and they were surprised [almost overwhelmed] at His teaching, because His message was [given] with authority and power and great ability.


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There was a man in the synagogue who was possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon; and he cried out with a loud and terrible voice,


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“Let us alone! What business do we have [in common] with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”


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But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent (muzzled, gagged) and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown the man down among them, he came out of him without injuring him in any way.


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They were all astonished and in awe, and began saying to one another, “What is this message? For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits and they come out!”


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Many Are Healed Then Jesus got up and left the synagogue and went to Simon’s (Peter’s) house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Him to help her.


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Standing over her, He rebuked the fever, and it left her; and immediately she got up and began serving them [as her guests].


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While the sun was setting [marking the end of the Sabbath day], all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus; and laying His hands on each one of them, He was healing them [exhibiting His authority as Messiah].


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Demons also were coming out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that He was the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).


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When daybreak came, Jesus left [Simon Peter’s house] and went to a secluded place; and the crowds were searching for Him, and [they] came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving them.


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But He said, “I must preach [the good news of] the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because I was sent for this purpose.”


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The First Disciples Now it happened that while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee), with the people crowding all around Him and listening to the word of God;


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that He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake, but the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets.


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He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little distance from the shore. And He sat down and began teaching the crowds from the boat.


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When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon [Peter], “Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch [of fish].”


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Simon replied, “Master, we worked hard all night [to the point of exhaustion] and caught nothing [in our nets], but at Your word I will [do as you say and] lower the nets [again].”


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When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their nets were [at the point of] breaking;


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so they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both of the boats [with fish], so that they began to sink.


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But when Simon Peter saw this, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Go away from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!”


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and so were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon [Peter]. Jesus said to Simon, “Have no fear; from now on you will be catching men!”


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After they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].


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The Leper and the Paralytic While Jesus was in one of the cities, there came a man covered with [an advanced case of] leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean and well.”


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And Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” And immediately the leprosy left him.


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Jesus ordered him to tell no one [that he might happen to meet], “But go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your purification, just as Moses commanded, as a testimony (witness) to them [that this is a work of Messiah].”


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But the news about Him was spreading farther, and large crowds kept gathering to hear Him and to be healed of their illnesses.


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One day as He was teaching, there were Pharisees and teachers of the Law sitting there who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present with Him to heal.


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Some men came carrying on a stretcher a man who was paralyzed, and they tried to bring him in and lay him down in front of Jesus.


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But finding no way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof [and removed some tiles to make an opening] and lowered him through the tiles with his stretcher, into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus.


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When Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said, “Man, your sins are forgiven.”


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The scribes and the Pharisees began to consider and question [the implications of what He had said], saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies [by claiming the rights and prerogatives of God]? Who can forgive sins [that is, remove guilt, nullify sin’s penalty, and assign righteousness] except God alone?”


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But Jesus, knowing their [hostile] thoughts, answered them, “Why are you questioning [these things] in your hearts?


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But, in order that you may know that the Son of Man (the Messiah) has authority and power on earth to forgive sins”—He said to the paralyzed man, “I say to you, get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.”


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He immediately stood up before them, picked up his stretcher, and went home glorifying and praising God.


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They were all astonished, and they began glorifying God; and they were filled with [reverential] fear and kept saying, “We have seen wonderful and incredible things today!”


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Call of Levi (Matthew) After this Jesus went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi (Matthew) sitting at the tax booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk].”


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Levi (Matthew) gave a great banquet for Him at his house; and there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others who were reclining at the table with them.


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The Pharisees and their scribes [seeing those with whom He was associating] began murmuring in discontent to His disciples, asking, “Why are you eating and drinking with the tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews]?”


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And Jesus replied to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but [only] those who are sick.


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I did not come to call the [self-proclaimed] righteous [who see no need to repent], but sinners to repentance [to change their old way of thinking, to turn from sin and to seek God and His righteousness].”


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Then they said to Him, “The disciples of John [the Baptist] often practice fasting and offer prayers [of special petition], and so do the disciples of the Pharisees; but Yours eat and drink.”


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But days [for mourning] will come when the bridegroom is [forcefully] taken away from them. They will fast in those days.”


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He also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and puts it on an old one; otherwise he will both tear the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old.


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And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new [fermenting] wine will [expand and] burst the skins and it will be spilled out, and the skins will be ruined.


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Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath One Sabbath while Jesus was passing through fields of standing grain, it happened that His disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them.


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Jesus replied to them, “Have you not even read [in the Scriptures] what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him—


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how he went into the house of God, and took and ate the consecrated bread, which is not lawful [for anyone] to eat except the priests alone, and [how he also] gave it to the men who were with him?”


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On another Sabbath He went into the synagogue and taught, and a man was present whose right hand was withered.


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The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely [with malicious intent], to see if He would [actually] heal [someone] on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse Him.


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But He was aware of their thoughts, and He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward.” So he got up and stood there.


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Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you directly: Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil, to save a life or to destroy it?”


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After looking around at them all, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand!” And he did, and his hand was [fully] restored.


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But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with senseless rage [and lacked spiritual insight], and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.


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Choosing the Twelve Now at this time Jesus went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.


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When day came, He called His disciples and selected twelve of them, whom He also named apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives):


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Simon, whom He also named Peter, and his brother Andrew; and [the brothers] James and John; and Philip, and Bartholomew [also called Nathanael];


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and Matthew (Levi, the tax collector) and Thomas; and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot;


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Judas [also called Thaddaeus] the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor [to the Lord].


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Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place; and there was a large crowd of His disciples, and a vast multitude of people from all over Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon,


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who had come to listen to Him and to be healed of their diseases. Even those who were troubled by unclean spirits (demons) were being healed.


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All the people were trying to touch Him, because [healing] power was coming from Him and healing them all.


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The Beatitudes And looking toward His disciples, He began speaking: “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are you who are poor [in spirit, those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for the kingdom of God is yours [both now and forever].


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Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are you who hunger now [for righteousness, actively seeking right standing with God], for you will be [completely] satisfied. Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are you who weep now [over your sins and repent], for you will laugh [when the burden of sin is lifted].


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Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people hate you, and exclude you [from their fellowship], and insult you, and scorn your name as evil because of [your association with] the Son of Man.


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Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for their fathers used to treat the prophets in the same way.


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But woe (judgment is coming) to you who are rich [and place your faith in possessions while remaining spiritually impoverished], for you are [already] receiving your comfort in full [and there is nothing left to be awarded to you].


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Woe to you who are well-fed (gorged, satiated) now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now [enjoying a life of self-indulgence], for you will mourn and weep [and deeply long for God].


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Woe to you when all the people speak well of you and praise you, for their fathers used to treat the false prophets in the same way.


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“But I say to you who hear [Me and pay attention to My words]: Love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, [make it a practice to] do good to those who hate you,


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Whoever strikes you on the cheek, offer him the other one also [simply ignore insignificant insults or losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity]. Whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.


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If you [only] love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.


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If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.


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If you lend [money] to those from whom you expect to receive [it back], what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners expecting to receive back the same amount.


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But love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; for your reward will be great (rich, abundant), and you will be sons of the Most High; because He Himself is kind and gracious and good to the ungrateful and the wicked.


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“Do not judge [others self-righteously], and you will not be judged; do not condemn [others when you are guilty and unrepentant], and you will not be condemned [for your hypocrisy]; pardon [others when they truly repent and change], and you will be pardoned [when you truly repent and change].


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Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.”


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He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man guide [another] blind man? Will they not both fall into a hole in the ground?


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A student is not superior to his teacher; but everyone, after he has been completely trained, will be like his teacher.


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Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice or consider the log that is in your own eye?


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How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, allow me to take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite (play actor, pretender), first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.


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For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit.


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For each tree is known and identified by its own fruit. For figs are not picked from thorn bushes, nor is a cluster of grapes picked from a briar bush.


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The [intrinsically] good man produces what is good and honorable and moral out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart; and the [intrinsically] evil man produces what is wicked and depraved out of the evil [in his heart]; for his mouth speaks from the overflow of his heart.


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he is like a [far-sighted, practical, and sensible] man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and yet could not shake it, because it had been securely built and founded on the rock.


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But the one who has [merely] heard and has not practiced [what I say], is like a [foolish] man who built a house on the ground without any foundation, and the torrent burst against it; and it immediately collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great.”


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Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Slave After He had finished all that He had to say in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.


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Now a [Roman] centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and on the verge of death.


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When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to Him, asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.


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When they reached Jesus, they pleaded with Him earnestly [to come], saying, “He is worthy for You to do this for him,


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And Jesus went with them. But when He was near the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof.


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Therefore I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You. But just speak a word, and my slave will be healed.


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For I also am a man subject to authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”


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Now when Jesus heard this, He was amazed at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following Him, “I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith [as this man’s].”


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Soon afterward Jesus went to a city called Nain [near Nazareth], and His disciples and a large crowd accompanied Him.


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Now as He approached the city gate, a dead man was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her [in the funeral procession].


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And He came up and touched the bier [on which the body rested], and the pallbearers stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise [from death]!”


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Fear and profound awe gripped them all, and they began glorifying and honoring and praising God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited His people [to help and care for and provide for them]!”


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John called two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else?”


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So the men came to Jesus and said, “John the Baptist sent us to You to ask, ‘Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else?’”


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At that very hour Jesus healed many people of sicknesses and infirmities and evil spirits; and He gave [the gracious gift of] sight to many who were blind.


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So He replied to them, “Go and tell John about everything you have seen and heard: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the good news (gospel) preached to them.


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When John’s messengers left, Jesus began speaking to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?


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But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing [entirely unsuited for the harsh wilderness]? Those who wear splendid clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces!


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But what did you [really] go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one far more [eminent and remarkable] than a prophet [who foretells the future].


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I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater [in privilege] than he.”


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All the people and the tax collectors who heard Jesus, acknowledged [the validity of] God’s justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John.


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But the Pharisees and the lawyers [who were experts in the Mosaic Law] annulled and set aside God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.


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“To what then shall I compare the people of this generation [who set aside God’s plan], and what are they like?


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They are like children sitting in the market place and calling to one another, and saying, ‘We played the flute for you [pretending to be at a wedding], and you did not dance; we sang a dirge [pretending to be at a funeral], and you did not weep [so nothing we did appealed to you].’


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For John the Baptist has come neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’


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The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a man who is a glutton and a [heavy] wine-drinker, a friend of tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews].’


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Yet wisdom is vindicated and shown to be right by all her children [by the lifestyle, moral character, and good deeds of her followers].”


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The Anointing in Galilee One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and He went into the Pharisee’s house [in the region of Galilee] and reclined at the table.


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Now there was a woman in the city who was [known as] a sinner; and when she found out that He was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial of perfume;


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and standing behind Him at His feet, weeping, she began wetting His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and [respectfully] kissed His feet [as an act signifying both affection and submission] and anointed them with the perfume.


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Now when [Simon] the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this Man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of woman this is who is touching Him, that she is a [notorious] sinner [an outcast, devoted to sin].”


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Parable of Two Debtors Jesus, answering, said to the Pharisee, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Teacher, say it.”


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When they had no means of repaying [the debts], he freely forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?”


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Simon answered, “The one, I take it, for whom he forgave more.” Jesus said to him, “You have decided correctly.”


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Then turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house [but you failed to extend to Me the usual courtesies shown to a guest]; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair [demonstrating her love].


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You did not [even] anoint My head with [ordinary] oil, but she has anointed My feet with [costly and rare] perfume.


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Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.”


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Those who were reclining at the table with Him began saying among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”


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Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith [in Me] has saved you; go in peace [free from the distress experienced because of sin].”


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Ministering Women Soon afterward, Jesus began going around from one city and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve [disciples] were with Him,


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and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and diseases: Mary, called Magdalene [from the city of Magdala in Galilee], from whom seven demons had come out,


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and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means [as was the custom for a rabbi’s disciples].


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Parable of the Sower When a large crowd was gathering together, and people from city after city were coming to Him, He spoke [to them] using a parable:


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“The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road and it was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the sky ate it up.


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And some seed fell on [shallow soil covering] the rocks, and as soon as it sprouted, it withered away, because it had no moisture.


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And some fell into good soil, and grew up and produced a crop a hundred times as great.” As He said these things, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.”


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And He said, “To you [who have been chosen] it has been granted to know and recognize the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that though seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.


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“Now [the meaning of] the parable is this: The seed is the word of God [concerning eternal salvation].


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Those beside the road are the people who have heard; then the devil comes and takes the message [of God] away from their hearts, so that they will not believe [in Me as the Messiah] and be saved.


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Those on the rocky soil are the people who, when they hear, receive and welcome the word with joy; but these have no firmly grounded root. They believe for a while, and in time of trial and temptation they fall away [from Me and abandon their faith].


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The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, but as they go on their way they are suffocated with the anxieties and riches and pleasures of this life, and they bring no fruit to maturity.


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But as for that seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word with a good and noble heart, and hold on to it tightly, and bear fruit with patience.


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Parable of the Lamp “Now no one lights a lamp and then covers it with a container [to hide it], or puts it under a bed; instead, he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light.


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For there is nothing hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come out into the open.


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So be careful how you listen; for whoever has [a teachable heart], to him more [understanding] will be given; and whoever does not have [a longing for truth], even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”


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Then Jesus’ mother and His brothers came up toward Him, but they could not reach Him because of the crowd.


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Jesus Calms the Sea Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side of the lake (Sea of Galilee).” So they set out.


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But as they were sailing, He fell asleep. And a fierce gale of wind swept down [as if through a wind tunnel] on the lake, and they began to be swamped, and were in great danger.


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They came to Jesus and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are about to die!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging, violent waves, and they ceased, and it became calm [a perfect peacefulness].


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And He said to them, “Where is your faith [your confidence in Me]?” They were afraid and astonished, saying to one another, “Who then is this, that He commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey Him?”


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Now when Jesus stepped out on land, He was met by a man from the city [of Gerasa] who was possessed with demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and was not living in a house, but among the tombs.


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Seeing Jesus, he cried out [with a terrible voice from the depths of his throat] and fell down before Him [in dread and terror], and shouted loudly, “What business do we have [in common] with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me [before the appointed time of judgment]!”


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Now He was [already] commanding the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For it had seized him [violently] many times; and he was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.


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Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” And he answered, “Legion”; because many demons had entered him.


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Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the mountain. The demons begged Jesus to allow them to enter the pigs, and He gave them permission.


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Then the demons came out of the man and entered the pigs; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.


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When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and told it in the city and out in the country.


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And people came out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind (mentally healthy); and they were frightened.


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Then all the people of the country of the Gerasenes and the surrounding district asked Him to leave them, because they were overwhelmed with fear. So Jesus got into the boat and returned [to the west side of the Sea of Galilee].


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But the man from whom the demons had gone out kept begging Him, pleading to go with Him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,


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“Return home and tell [about] all the great things God has done for you.” So the man went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.


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Miracles of Healing Now as Jesus was returning [to Galilee], the people welcomed Him, for they had all been expecting Him.


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Now a man named Jairus, a synagogue official, came [to Him]; and he fell at Jesus’ feet and began begging Him to come to his house;


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for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as Jesus went, the people were crowding against Him [almost crushing Him].


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And a woman who had [suffered from] a hemorrhage for twelve years [and had spent all her money on physicians], and could not be healed by anyone,


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Jesus said, “Who touched Me?” While they all were denying it, Peter [and those who were with him] said, “Master, the people are crowding and pushing against You!”


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But Jesus said, “Someone did touch Me, because I was aware that power [to heal] had gone out of Me.”


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When the woman saw that she had not escaped notice, she came up trembling and fell down before Him. She declared in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed.


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He said to her, “Daughter, your faith [your personal trust and confidence in Me] has made you well. Go in peace (untroubled, undisturbed well-being).”


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While He was still speaking, someone from the synagogue official’s house came and said [to Jairus], “Your daughter is dead; do not inconvenience the Teacher any further.”


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But Jesus, hearing this, answered him, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe and trust [in Me and have faith in My ability to do this], and she will be made well.”


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When He came to the house, He allowed no one to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl’s father and mother.


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Now they were all weeping loudly and mourning for her; but He said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead, but is sleeping.”


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Then they began laughing scornfully at Him and ridiculing Him, knowing [without any doubt] that she was dead.


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And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He ordered that she be given something to eat.


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Her parents were greatly astonished [by the miracle]; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.


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Ministry of the Twelve Now Jesus called together the twelve [disciples] and gave them [the right to exercise] power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.


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And He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey [that might encumber you]—neither a walking stick, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two tunics apiece.


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And as for all those who do not welcome you, when you leave that city, shake the dust off your feet [breaking all ties with them] as a testimony against them [that they rejected My message].”


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Now Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch [who governed a portion of Palestine including Galilee and Perea] heard about all that was being done [by Jesus], and he was thoroughly perplexed, because it was said by some that John [the Baptist whom he had ordered beheaded] had been raised from the dead,


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and by others that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the [other] prophets of old had been resurrected.


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Herod said, “I personally had John beheaded. Who is this man about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.


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When the apostles returned, they told Him all that they had done. He took them with Him and He privately withdrew [across the Jordan] to a city called Bethsaida.


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But when the crowds learned of it, they followed Him; and He welcomed them and He began talking to them about the kingdom of God, and healing those who needed to be healed.


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Five Thousand Fed Now the day was ending, and the twelve [disciples] came and said to Him, “Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging, and get provisions; because here we are in an isolated place.”


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But He said to them, “You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless perhaps we go and buy food for all these people.”


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(For there were about 5,000 men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.”


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Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and He looked up to heaven [and gave thanks] and blessed them, and broke them and kept giving them to the disciples to set before the crowd.


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They all ate and were [completely] satisfied; and the broken pieces which they had left over were [abundant and were] picked up—twelve baskets full.


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Now it happened that as Jesus was praying privately, the disciples were with Him, and He asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”


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They answered, “John the Baptist, and some say, Elijah; but others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back to life.”


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And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter replied, “The Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) of God!”


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saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected [as the Messiah] by the elders and chief priests and scribes (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), and be put to death, and on the third day be raised up [from death to life].”


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And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].


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For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake, he is the one who will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].


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For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], and loses or forfeits himself?


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For whoever is ashamed [here and now] of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and the glory of the [heavenly] Father and of the holy angels.


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But I tell you truthfully, there are some among those standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”


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The Transfiguration Now about eight days after these teachings, He took along Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.


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As He was praying, the appearance of His face became different [actually transformed], and His clothing became white and flashing with the brilliance of lightning.


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who appeared in glory, and were speaking of His departure [from earthly life], which He was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem.


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Now Peter and those who were with him had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and splendor and majesty, and the two men who were standing with Him.


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And as these [men, Moses and Elijah] were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is delightful and good for us to be here; we should make three [sacred] tents; one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not realizing what he was saying.


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But even as he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were [greatly] afraid as they entered the cloud.


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Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, My Chosen One; listen and obey and yield to Him!”


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When the voice had ceased, Jesus was found there alone. And they kept silent, and told no one at that time any of the things which they had seen [concerning the divine manifestation].


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And a man from the crowd shouted for help, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only child;


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and a spirit seizes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it throws him into a convulsion so that he foams at the mouth; and only with [great] difficulty does it leave him, mauling and bruising him as it leaves.


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Jesus answered, “You unbelieving and perverted generation! How long shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here [to Me].”


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Even while the boy was coming, the demon slammed him down and threw him into a [violent] convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy and gave him back to his father.


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They were all amazed [practically overwhelmed] at the [evidence of the] greatness of God and His majesty and His wondrous work. But while they were still awed by everything Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,


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“Let these words sink into your ears: the Son of Man is going to be betrayed and handed over to men [who are His enemies].”


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However, they did not understand this statement. Its meaning was kept hidden from them so that they would not grasp it; and they were afraid to ask Him about it.


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The Test of Greatness An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].


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But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and had him stand beside Him,


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and He told them, “Whoever welcomes this child in My name welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me [also] welcomes Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you [that is, the one who is genuinely humble—the one with a realistic self-view]—he is the one who is [truly] great.”


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John replied, “Master, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name; and we tried to stop him because he does not follow along with us.”


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Now when the time was approaching for Him to be taken up [to heaven], He was determined to go to Jerusalem [to fulfill His purpose].


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He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went into a Samaritan village to make arrangements for Him;


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When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them?”


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for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.”] And they journeyed on to another village.


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Exacting Discipleship As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.”


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And Jesus told him, “Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”


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He said to another, “Follow Me [accepting Me as Master and Teacher].” But he said, “Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.”


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But He said to him, “Allow the [spiritually] dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and spread the news about the kingdom of God.”


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Another also said, “I will follow You, Lord [as Your disciple]; but first let me say goodbye to those at my home.”


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But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.”


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The Seventy Sent Out Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them out ahead of Him, two by two, into every city and place where He was about to go.


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He was saying to them, “The harvest is abundant [for there are many who need to hear the good news about salvation], but the workers [those available to proclaim the message of salvation] are few. Therefore, [prayerfully] ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.


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Do not carry a money belt, a provision bag, or [extra] sandals; and do not greet anyone along the way [who would delay you].


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Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God] to this house.’


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And if anyone of peace is there [someone who is sweet-spirited and hospitable], your [blessing of] peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.


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Stay in that house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not move from house to house.


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and heal those in it who are sick [authenticating your message], and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’


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‘Even the dust of your city which clings to our feet we wipe off in protest against you [breaking all ties]; yet understand this, that the kingdom of God has come near [and you rejected it].’


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“Woe (judgment is coming) to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented and changed their minds long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes [to show deep regret for sin].


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And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You will descend to Hades (the realm of the dead).


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“The one who listens to you listens to Me; and the one who rejects you rejects Me; and the one who rejects Me rejects Him [My heavenly Father] who sent Me.”


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The Joyous Results The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.”


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Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.


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Nevertheless do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.”


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In that very hour He was overjoyed and rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and He said, “I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things [relating to salvation] from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants [the childlike and untaught]. Yes, Father, for this way was [Your gracious will and choice, and was] well-pleasing in Your sight.


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All things have been transferred and turned over to Me by My Father and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal Him.”


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Then turning to His disciples, Jesus said privately, “Blessed [joyful, spiritually enlightened, and favored by God] are the eyes which see what you see,


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for I say to you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, and they did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.”


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And a certain lawyer [an expert in Mosaic Law] stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”


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And he replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”


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Parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he encountered robbers, who stripped him of his clothes [and belongings], beat him, and went their way [unconcerned], leaving him half dead.


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Now by coincidence a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.


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Likewise a Levite also came down to the place and saw him, and passed by on the other side [of the road].


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But a Samaritan (foreigner), who was traveling, came upon him; and when he saw him, he was deeply moved with compassion [for him],


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and went to him and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them [to sooth and disinfect the injuries]; and he put him on his own pack-animal, and brought him to an inn and took care of him.


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On the next day he took out two denarii (two days’ wages) and gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I return.’


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Which of these three do you think proved himself a neighbor to the man who encountered the robbers?”


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He answered, “The one who showed compassion and mercy to him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and constantly do the same.”


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Martha and Mary Now while they were on their way, Jesus entered a village [called Bethany], and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.


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She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching.


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But Martha was very busy and distracted with all of her serving responsibilities; and she approached Him and said, “Lord, is it of no concern to You that my sister has left me to do the serving alone? Tell her to help me and do her part.”


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But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered and anxious about so many things;


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but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.”


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Instruction about Prayer It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.”


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 ‘And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us [who has offended or wronged us]. And lead us not into temptation [but rescue us from evil].’”


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Parable of Persistence Then He said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and goes to him at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves [of bread];


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for a friend of mine who is on a journey has just come to visit me, and I have nothing to serve him’;


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and from inside he answers, ‘Do not bother me; the door has already been shut and my children and I are in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.’


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I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything just because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence and boldness he will get up and give him whatever he needs.


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“So I say to you, ask and keep on asking, and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking, and you will find; knock and keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.


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For everyone who keeps on asking [persistently], receives; and he who keeps on seeking [persistently], finds; and to him who keeps on knocking [persistently], the door will be opened.


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If you, then, being evil [that is, sinful by nature], know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!”


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Pharisees’ Blasphemy And [at another time] Jesus was casting out a demon, and it was [controlling a man so as to make him] mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds were awed.


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But some of them said, “He drives out demons by [the power of] Beelzebul (Satan), the ruler of the demons.”


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But He, well aware of their thoughts and purpose, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is doomed to destruction; and a house divided against itself falls.


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If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand and continue to survive? For you are saying that I drive out demons by [the power of] Beelzebul.


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Now if I drive out the demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons [the Jewish exorcists] drive them out? For this reason they will be your judges.


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But if I drive out the demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has already come upon you.


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But when someone stronger than he attacks and overpowers him, he robs him of all his armor on which he had relied and divides his [goods as] spoil.


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He who is not with Me [believing in Me as Lord and Savior] is against Me [there is no impartial position]; and he who does not gather with Me [assisting in My ministry], scatters.


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“When the unclean spirit comes out of a person, it roams through waterless places in search [of a place] of rest; and not finding any, it says, ‘I will go back to my house (person) from which I came.’


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Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in [the person] and live there; and the last state of that person becomes worse than the first.”


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Now while Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed (happy, favored by God) is the womb that gave birth to You and the breasts at which You nursed!”


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But He said, “On the contrary, blessed (happy, favored by God) are those who hear the word of God and continually observe it.”


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The Sign of Jonah Now as the crowds were increasing [in number], He began to say, “This [present] generation is a wicked generation; it seeks a sign (attesting miracle), but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah [the prophet].


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For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man also be [a sign] to this generation.


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The Queen of the South (the kingdom of Sheba) will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon, and look, something greater than Solomon is here.


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The men of Nineveh will stand up [as witnesses] at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and look, something greater than Jonah is here.


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“No one lights a lamp and then puts it in a cellar nor under a basket [hiding the light], but [instead it is put] on the lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light.


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The eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is clear [spiritually perceptive, focused on God], your whole body also is full of light [benefiting from God’s precepts]. But when it is bad [spiritually blind], your body also is full of darkness [devoid of God’s word].


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So if your whole body is illuminated, with no dark part, it will be entirely bright [with light], as when the lamp gives you light with its bright rays.”


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Woes upon the Pharisees Now after Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee asked Him to have lunch with him. He went in [the Pharisee’s home] and reclined at the table [without ceremonially washing His hands].


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The Pharisee noticed this and was surprised that Jesus did not first ceremonially wash before the meal.


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But the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and plate [as required by tradition]; but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.


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You foolish ones [acting without reflection or intelligence]! Did not He who made the outside make the inside also?


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But give that which is within as charity [that is, acts of mercy and compassion, not as a public display, but as an expression of your faithfulness to God], and then indeed all things are clean for you.


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“But woe (judgment is coming) to you Pharisees, because you [self-righteously] tithe mint and rue and every [little] garden herb [tending to all the minutiae], and yet disregard and neglect justice and the love of God; but these are the things you should have done, without neglecting the others.


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Woe to you Pharisees, because you love the best seats in the synagogues and to be respectfully greeted in the market places.


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Woe to you! For you are like graves which are unmarked, and people walk over them without being aware of it [and are ceremonially unclean].”


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One of the lawyers [an expert in the Mosaic Law] answered Him, “Teacher, by saying this, You insult us too!”


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But He said, “Woe to you lawyers as well, because you weigh men down with burdens [man-made rules, unreasonable requirements] which are hard to bear, and you yourselves will not even touch the burdens with one of your fingers [to lighten the load].


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Woe to you! For you repair or build tombs for the prophets, and it was your fathers who killed them.


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So you are witnesses and approve the deeds of your fathers, because they [actually] killed them, and you repair or build their tombs.


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For this reason also the wisdom of God said [in the Scriptures], ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will put to death and some they will persecute,


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so that charges may be brought against this generation [holding them responsible] for the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world,


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from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah [the priest], who was murdered between the altar and the house of God. Yes, I tell you, charges will be brought against this generation.’


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Woe to you lawyers, because you have taken away the key to knowledge (scriptural truth). You yourselves did not enter, and you held back those who were entering [by your flawed interpretation of God’s word and your man-made tradition].”


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When He left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile [toward Him] and to interrogate Him on many subjects,


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God Knows and Cares In the meantime, after so many thousands of the people had gathered that they were stepping on one another, Jesus began speaking first of all to His disciples, “Be continually on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees [that is, their pervasive, corrupting influence and teaching], which is hypocrisy [producing self-righteousness].


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But there is nothing [so carefully] concealed that it will not be revealed, nor so hidden that it will not be made known.


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For that reason, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.


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“I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do.


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But I will point out to you whom you should fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority and power to hurl [you] into hell; yes, I say to you, [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him!


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Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Yet not one of them has [ever] been forgotten in the presence of God.


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Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far more valuable than many sparrows.


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“I say to you, whoever declares openly and confesses Me before men [speaking freely of Me as his Lord], the Son of Man also will declare openly and confess him [as one of His own] before the angels of God.


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And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit [that is, whoever intentionally discredits the Holy Spirit by attributing the authenticating miracles done by Me to Satan], it will not be forgiven him [for him there is no forgiveness].


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When they bring you before the synagogues and the magistrates and the authorities, do not be worried about how you are to defend yourselves or what you are to say;


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Covetousness Denounced Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.”


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Then He said to them, “Watch out and guard yourselves against every form of greed; for not even when one has an overflowing abundance does his life consist of nor is it derived from his possessions.”


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Parable of the Wealthy Fool Then He told them a parable, saying, “There was a rich man whose land was very fertile and productive.


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And he began thinking to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have no place [large enough in which] to store my crops?’


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Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my storehouses and build larger ones, and I will store all my grain and my goods there.


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And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many good things stored up, [enough] for many years; rest and relax, eat, drink and be merry (celebrate continually).”’


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But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own all the things you have prepared?’


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So it is for the one who continues to store up and hoard possessions for himself, and is not rich [in his relationship] toward God.”


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Jesus said to His disciples, “For this reason I tell you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; or about your body, as to what you will wear.


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Consider the ravens, for they neither sow [seed] nor reap [the crop]; they have no storehouse or barn, and yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!


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So if you are not even able to do a very little thing [such as that], why are you worried about the rest?


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Consider the lilies and wildflowers, how they grow [in the open field]. They neither labor nor spin [wool to make clothing]; yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory and splendor dressed himself like one of these.


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But if this is how God clothes the grass which is in the field today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You of little faith!


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So as for you, do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink; nor have an anxious and unsettled mind.


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For all the [pagan] nations of the world greedily seek these things; and your [heavenly] Father [already] knows that you need them.


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Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.


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“Sell your possessions (show compassion) and give [donations] to the poor. Provide money belts for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing and inexhaustible treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.


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Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open the door for him.


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Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those servants whom the master finds awake and watching when he arrives. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will prepare himself to serve, and will have them recline at the table, and will come and wait on them.


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Whether he comes in the second watch (before midnight), or even in the third (after midnight), and finds them so [prepared and ready], blessed are those servants.


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“But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time the thief was coming, he [would have been awake and alert, and] would not have allowed his house to be broken into.


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Parable of the Faithful Steward The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?


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Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is that servant whom his master finds so doing when he arrives.


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But if that servant says in his heart, ‘My master is taking his time in coming,’ and begins to beat the servants, both men and women, and to eat and drink and get drunk,


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the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and assign him a place with the unbelievers.


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And that servant who knew his master’s will, and yet did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will be beaten with many lashes [of the whip],


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but the one who did not know it and did things worthy of a beating, will receive only a few [lashes]. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.


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Christ Divides Men “I have come to cast fire (judgment) on the earth; and how I wish that it were already kindled!


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I have a baptism [of great suffering] with which to be baptized, and how [greatly] I am distressed until it is accomplished!


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Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division [between believers and unbelievers];


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for from now on five in one household will be divided [over Me], three against two and two against three.


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They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”


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He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, ‘It is going to rain,’ and that is how it turns out.


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You hypocrites (play-actors, pretenders)! You know how to analyze and intelligently interpret the appearance of the earth and sky [to forecast the weather], but why do you not intelligently interpret this present time?


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For while you are going with your opponent [at law] to appear before a magistrate, on the way make an effort to settle, so that he does not drag you before the judge, and the judge does not [rule against you and] turn you over to the officer, and the officer does not throw you into prison.


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Call to Repent Just at that time some people came who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate [the governor] had mixed with their sacrifices.


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Jesus replied to them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans because they have suffered in this way?


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I tell you, no; but unless you repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways and live changed lives], you will all likewise perish.


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Or do you assume that those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed were worse sinners than all the others who live in Jerusalem?


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I tell you, no; but unless you repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways and live changed lives], you will all likewise perish.”


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Parable of the Fig Tree Then He began telling them this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree that had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it, but did not find any;


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so he said to the vineyard-keeper, ‘For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and have found none. Cut it down! Why does it even use up the ground [depleting the soil and blocking the sunlight]?’


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But he replied to him, ‘Let it alone, sir, [just] one more year until I dig around it and put in fertilizer;


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And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had an illness caused by a spirit (demon). She was bent double, and could not straighten up at all.


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When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are released from your illness.”


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Then He laid His hands on her; and immediately she stood erect again and she began glorifying and praising God.


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But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, began saying to the crowd in response, “There are six days in which work ought to be done; so come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.”


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But the Lord replied to him, “You hypocrites (play-actors, pretenders)! Does not each one of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the stall and lead it away to water it?


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And this woman, a daughter (descendant) of Abraham whom Satan has bound for eighteen long years, should she not have been released from this bond on the Sabbath day?”


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As He was saying this, all His opponents were being humiliated; and the entire crowd was rejoicing over all the glorious things that were being done by Him.


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Parables of Mustard Seed and Leaven So this led Him to say, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?


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It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his own garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the sky found shelter and nested in its branches.”


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It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three peck measures of flour until it was all leavened.”


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Teaching in the Villages Jesus journeyed on through cities and villages, teaching and making His way toward Jerusalem.


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And someone asked Him, “Lord, will only a few be saved [from the penalties of the last judgment]?” And He said to them,


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“Strive to enter through the narrow door [force aside unbelief and the attractions of sin]; for many, I tell you, will try to enter [by their own works] and will not be able.


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Once the head of the house gets up and closes the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock on the door [again and again], saying, ‘Lord, open to us!’ then He will answer you, ‘I do not know where you are from [for you are not of My household].’


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In that place there will be weeping [in sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [in distress and anger] when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves being thrown out and driven away.


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And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and they will sit down [and feast at the table] in the kingdom of God.


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At that very hour some Pharisees came up and said to Him, “Leave and go away from here, because Herod [Antipas] wants to kill You.”


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And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox [that sly, cowardly man], ‘Listen carefully: I cast out demons and perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I reach My goal.’


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Nevertheless I must travel on today and tomorrow and the day after that—for it cannot be that a prophet would die outside of Jerusalem.


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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones [to death] those [messengers] who are sent to her [by God]! How often I have wanted to gather your children together [around Me], just as a hen gathers her young under her wings, but you were not willing!


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Listen carefully: your house is left to you desolate [abandoned by God and destitute of His protection]; and I say to you, you will not see Me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed [to be celebrated with praise] is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’”


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Jesus Heals on the Sabbath It happened one Sabbath, when He went for a meal at the house of one of the ruling Pharisees, that they were watching Him closely and carefully [hoping to entrap Him].


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Then He said to them, “Which one of you, having a son or an ox that falls into a well, will not immediately pull him out on the Sabbath day?”


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Parable of the Guests Now Jesus began telling a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been selecting the places of honor at the table, saying to them,


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“When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down [to eat] at the place of honor, since a more distinguished person than you may have been invited by the host,


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and he who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this man your place,’ and then, in disgrace you proceed to take the last place.


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But when you are invited, go and sit down [to eat] at the last place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; and then you will be honored in the presence of all who are at the table with you.


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For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled [before others], and he who habitually humbles himself (keeps a realistic self-view) will be exalted.”


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Jesus also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or wealthy neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment.


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and you will be blessed because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous (the just, the upright).”


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When one of those who were reclining at the table with Him heard this, he said to Him, “Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!”


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Parable of the Dinner But Jesus said to him, “A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many guests;


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and at the dinner hour he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, because everything is ready now.’


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But they all alike began to make excuses. The first one said to him, ‘I have purchased a piece of land and I have to go out and see it; please consider me excused.’


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Another one said, ‘I have purchased five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please consider me excused.’


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So the servant came back and reported this to his master. Then [his master,] the head of the household, became angry [at the rejections of his invitation] and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and the lanes of the city and bring in here the poor and the disabled and the blind and the lame.’


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And the servant [after returning] said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’


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Then the master told the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so that my house may be filled [with guests].


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“If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life [in the sense of indifference to or relative disregard for them in comparison with his attitude toward God]—he cannot be My disciple.


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Whoever does not carry his own cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow after Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] cannot be My disciple.


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For which one of you, when he wants to build a watchtower [for his guards], does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to finish it?


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Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is unable to finish [the building], all who see it will begin to ridicule him,


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Or what king, when he sets out to meet another king in battle, will not first sit down and consider whether he is strong enough with ten thousand men to encounter the one who is coming against him with twenty thousand?


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Or else [if he feels he is not powerful enough], while the other [king] is still a far distance away, he sends an envoy and asks for terms of peace.


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So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not [carefully consider the cost and then for My sake] give up all his own possessions.


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It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.”


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The Lost Sheep Now all the tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews] were coming near Jesus to listen to Him.


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Both the Pharisees and the scribes began muttering and complaining, saying, “This man accepts and welcomes sinners and eats with them.”


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“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one which is lost, [searching] until he finds it?


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And when he gets home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my lost sheep!’


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I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.


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The Lost Coin “Or what woman, if she has ten silver coins [each one equal to a day’s wages] and loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?


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And when she has found it, she calls together her [women] friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, because I found the lost coin!’


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In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents [that is, changes his inner self—his old way of thinking, regrets past sins, lives his life in a way that proves repentance; and seeks God’s purpose for his life].”


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The younger of them [inappropriately] said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.’ So he divided the estate between them.


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A few days later, the younger son gathered together everything [that he had] and traveled to a distant country, and there he wasted his fortune in reckless and immoral living.


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Now when he had spent everything, a severe famine occurred in that country, and he began to do without and be in need.


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So he went and forced himself on one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs.


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He would have gladly eaten the [carob] pods that the pigs were eating [but they could not satisfy his hunger], and no one was giving anything to him.


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But when he [finally] came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough food, while I am dying here of hunger!


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I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.


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So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.


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And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’


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But the father said to his servants, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe [for the guest of honor] and put it on him; and give him a ring for his hand, and sandals for his feet.


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for this son of mine was [as good as] dead and is alive again; he was lost and has been found.’ So they began to celebrate.


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“Now his older son was in the field; and when he returned and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.


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And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has received him back safe and sound.’


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But the elder brother became angry and deeply resentful and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him.


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But he said to his father, ‘Look! These many years I have served you, and I have never neglected or disobeyed your command. Yet you have never given me [so much as] a young goat, so that I might celebrate with my friends;


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but when this [other] son of yours arrived, who has devoured your estate with immoral women, you slaughtered that fattened calf for him!’


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But it was fitting to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was [as good as] dead and has begun to live. He was lost and has been found.’”


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The Unjust Steward (Manager) Now Jesus was also saying to the disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager [of his estate], and accusations [against this man] were brought to him, that this man was squandering his [master’s] possessions.


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So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management [of my affairs], for you can no longer be [my] manager.’


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The manager [of the estate] said to himself, ‘What will I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig [for a living], and I am ashamed to beg.


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I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from the management, people [who are my master’s debtors] will welcome me into their homes.’


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So he summoned his master’s debtors one by one, and he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’


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He said, ‘A hundred measures of [olive] oil.’ And he said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’


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Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’


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And his master commended the unjust manager [not for his misdeeds, but] because he had acted shrewdly [by preparing for his future unemployment]; for the sons of this age [the non-believers] are shrewder in relation to their own kind [that is, to the ways of the secular world] than are the sons of light [the believers].


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And I tell you [learn from this], make friends for yourselves [for eternity] by means of the wealth of unrighteousness [that is, use material resources as a way to further the work of God], so that when it runs out, they will welcome you into the eternal dwellings.


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“He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little thing is also dishonest in much.


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Therefore if you have not been faithful in the use of earthly wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you?


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And if you have not been faithful in the use of that [earthly wealth] which belongs to another [whether God or man, and of which you are a trustee], who will give you that which is your own?


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No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stand devotedly by the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon [that is, your earthly possessions or anything else you trust in and rely on instead of God].”


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Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were sneering and ridiculing Him.


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So He said to them, “You are the ones who declare yourselves just and upright in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts [your thoughts, your desires, your secrets]; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.


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“The Law and the [writings of the] Prophets were proclaimed until John; since then the gospel of the kingdom of God has been and continues to be preached, and everyone tries forcefully to go into it.


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Yet it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a letter of the Law to fail and become void.


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“Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries one who is divorced from her husband commits adultery.


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The Rich Man and Lazarus “Now there was a certain rich man who was habitually dressed in expensive purple and fine linen, and celebrated and lived joyously in splendor every day.


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He [eagerly] longed to eat the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table. Besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores.


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Now it happened that the poor man died and his spirit was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom (paradise); and the rich man also died and was buried.


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In Hades (the realm of the dead), being in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom (paradise).


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And he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in severe agony in this flame.’


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But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things [all the comforts and delights], and Lazarus likewise bad things [all the discomforts and distresses]; but now he is comforted here [in paradise], while you are in severe agony.


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And besides all this, between us and you [people] a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to come over from here to you will not be able, and none may cross over from there to us.’


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for I have five brothers—in order that he may solemnly warn them and witness to them, so that they too will not come to this place of torment.’


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But Abraham said, ‘They have [the Scriptures given by] Moses and the [writings of the] Prophets; let them listen to them.’


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He replied, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent [they will change their old way of thinking and seek God and His righteousness].’


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And he said to him, ‘If they do not listen to [the messages of] Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”


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Instructions Jesus said to His disciples, “Stumbling blocks [temptations and traps set to lure one to sin] are sure to come, but woe (judgment is coming) to him through whom they come!


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It would be better for him if a millstone [as large as one turned by a donkey] were hung around his neck and he were hurled into the sea, than for him to cause one of these little ones to stumble [in sin and lose faith].


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Pay attention and always be on guard [looking out for one another]! If your brother sins and disregards God’s precepts, solemnly warn him; and if he repents and changes, forgive him.


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Even if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him [that is, give up resentment and consider the offense recalled and annulled].”


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The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power].”


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And the Lord said, “If you have [confident, abiding] faith in God [even as small] as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree [which has very strong roots], ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea’; and [if the request was in agreement with the will of God] it would have obeyed you.


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“Which of you who has a servant plowing or tending sheep will say to him when he comes in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat?’


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Will he not instead say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat, and appropriately clothe yourself [for service] and serve me while I eat and drink; then afterward you may eat and drink?’


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So you too, when you have done everything that was assigned and commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants [undeserving of praise or a reward, for we have not gone beyond our obligation]; we have merely done what we ought to do.’”


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Ten Lepers Cleansed While Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem, He was passing [along the border] between Samaria and Galilee.


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When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were [miraculously] healed and made clean.


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One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying and praising and honoring God with a loud voice;


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Jesus said to him, “Get up and go [on your way]. Your faith [your personal trust in Me and your confidence in God’s power] has restored you to health.”


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Now having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He replied, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed or with a visible display;


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nor will people say, ‘Look! Here it is!’ or, ‘There it is!’ For the kingdom of God is among you [because of My presence].”


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Second Coming Foretold Then He said to the disciples, “The time will come when you will long to see [even] one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.


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They will say to you, ‘Look [the Messiah is] there!’ or ‘Look [He is] here!’ Do not go away [to see Him], and do not run after them.


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For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, gives light to the other part of the sky, so [visible] will the Son of Man be in His day.


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But first He must suffer many things and be repudiated and rejected and considered unfit [to be the Messiah] by this [unbelieving] generation.


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And just as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the time of [the second coming of] the Son of Man:


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the people were eating, they were drinking, they were marrying, they were being given in marriage, [they were indifferent to God] until the day that Noah went into the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.


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It was the same as it was in the days of Lot. People were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building [carrying on business as usual, without regard for their sins];


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but on the [very] day that Lot left Sodom it rained fire and brimstone (burning sulfur) from heaven and destroyed them all.


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On that day, whoever is on the housetop, with his belongings in the house, must not come down [and go inside] to take them out; and likewise whoever is in the field must not turn back.


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Whoever seeks to save his life will [eventually] lose it [through death], and whoever loses his life [in this world] will keep it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].


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I tell you, on that night [when Messiah comes again] there will be two [sleeping] in one bed; the one (the non-believer) will be taken [away in judgment] and the other (the believer) will be left.


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There will be two women grinding [at the mill] together; the one (the non-believer) will be taken [away in judgment] and the other (the believer) will be left.


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And they asked Him, “Where, Lord?” He answered, “Where the corpse is, there the vultures will be gathered.”


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Parables on Prayer Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart,


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There was a [desperate] widow in that city and she kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice and legal protection from my adversary.’


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For a time he would not; but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I do not fear God nor respect man,


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yet because this widow continues to bother me, I will give her justice and legal protection; otherwise by continually coming she [will be an intolerable annoyance and she] will wear me out.’”


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And will not [our just] God defend and avenge His elect [His chosen ones] who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay [in providing justice] on their behalf?


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I tell you that He will defend and avenge them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [this kind of persistent] faith on the earth?”


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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves and were confident that they were righteous [posing outwardly as upright and in right standing with God], and who viewed others with contempt:


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The Pharisee stood [ostentatiously] and began praying to himself [in a self-righteous way, saying]: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the rest of men—swindlers, unjust (dishonest), adulterers—or even like this tax collector.


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But the tax collector, standing at a distance, would not even raise his eyes toward heaven, but was striking his chest [in humility and repentance], saying, ‘God, be merciful and gracious to me, the [especially wicked] sinner [that I am]!’


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I tell you, this man went to his home justified [forgiven of the guilt of sin and placed in right standing with God] rather than the other man; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself [forsaking self-righteous pride] will be exalted.”


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Now they were also bringing their babies to Him, so that He would touch and bless them, and when the disciples noticed it, they began reprimanding them.


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But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles], “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God [with faith and humility] like a child will not enter it at all.”


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The Rich Young Ruler A certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher [You who are essentially and morally good], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?”


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Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is [essentially and morally] good except God alone.


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You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not testify falsely, Honor your father and your mother.’”


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When Jesus heard this, He said to him, “You still lack one thing; sell everything that you have and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].”


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Jesus looked at him and said, “How difficult it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!


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For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth or status] to enter the kingdom of God.”


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And He said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God,


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Then taking the twelve [disciples] aside, He said to them, “Listen carefully: we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that have been written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled and completed.


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He will be betrayed and handed over to the Gentiles (Roman authorities), and will be mocked and ridiculed and insulted and abused and spit on,


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and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and on the third day He will rise [from the dead].”


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But the disciples understood none of these things [about the approaching death and resurrection of Jesus]. This statement was hidden from them, and they did not grasp the [meaning of the] things that were said [by Jesus].


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Bartimaeus Receives Sight As He was approaching Jericho [on His way to Jerusalem], it happened that a blind man was sitting beside the road begging.


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Those who were leading the way were sternly telling him to keep quiet; but he screamed all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”


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Then Jesus stopped and ordered that the blind man be led to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him,


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Jesus said to him, “Regain your sight; your [personal trust and confident] faith [in Me] has made you well.”


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Immediately he regained his sight and began following Jesus, glorifying and praising and honoring God. And all the people, when they saw it, praised God.


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And there was a man called Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector [a superintendent to whom others reported], and he was rich.


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Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, but he could not see because of the crowd, for he was short in stature.


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So he ran on ahead [of the crowd] and climbed up in a sycamore tree in order to see Him, for He was about to pass through that way.


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When Jesus reached the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.”


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When the people saw it, they all began muttering [in discontent], “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a [notorious] sinner.”


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Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “See, Lord, I am [now] giving half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone out of anything, I will give back four times as much.”


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Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this household, because he, too, is a [spiritual] son of Abraham;


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Parable of Money Usage While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they assumed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately [as soon as He reached the city].


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So He said, “A nobleman went to a distant country to obtain for himself a kingdom, and [then] to return.


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So he called ten of his servants, and gave them ten minas [one apiece, each equal to about a hundred days’ wages] and said to them, ‘Do business [with this] until I return.’


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But his citizens [the residents of his new kingdom] hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to be a king over us.’


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When he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these servants, to whom he had given the money, be called to him, that he might find out what business they had done.


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And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you proved yourself faithful and trustworthy in a very little thing, you shall [now] have authority over ten cities [in my kingdom].’


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Then another came and said, ‘Lord, here is your mina, which I have kept laid up in a handkerchief [for safekeeping].


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I was [always] afraid of you, because you are a stern man; you pick up what you did not lay down and you reap what you did not sow.’


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He said to the servant, ‘I will judge and condemn you by your own words, you worthless servant! Did you [really] know that I was a stern man, picking up what I did not lay down and reaping what I did not sow?


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Then why did you not [at the very least] put my money in a bank? Then on my return, I would have collected it with interest.’


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Then he said to the bystanders, ‘Take the mina away from him and give it to the one who has the ten minas.’


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[Jesus explained,] ‘I tell you that to everyone who has [because he valued his gifts from God and has used them wisely], more will be given; but from the one who does not have [because he disregarded his gifts from God], even what he has will be taken away.’


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[The king ended by saying,] ‘But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them, bring them here and kill them in my presence.’”


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The Triumphal Entry After saying these things, Jesus went on ahead [of them], going up to Jerusalem.


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When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,


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saying, “Go into the village ahead of you; there, as you enter, you will find a [donkey’s] colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.


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As He rode along, people were spreading their coats on the road [as an act of homage before a king].


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As soon as He was approaching [Jerusalem], near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the entire multitude of the disciples [all those who were or claimed to be His followers] began praising God [adoring Him enthusiastically and] joyfully with loud voices for all the miracles and works of power that they had seen,


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shouting, “Blessed (celebrated, praised) is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory (majesty, splendor) in the highest [heaven]!”


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Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples [for shouting these Messianic praises].”


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As He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it [and the spiritual ignorance of its people],


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saying, “If [only] you had known on this day [of salvation], even you, the things which make for peace [and on which peace depends]! But now they have been hidden from your eyes.


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For a time [of siege] is coming when your enemies will put up a barricade [with pointed stakes] against you, and surround you [with armies] and hem you in on every side,


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and they will level you to the ground, you [Jerusalem] and your children within you. They will not leave in you one stone on another, all because you did not [come progressively to] recognize [from observation and personal experience] the time of your visitation [when God was gracious toward you and offered you salvation].”


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Traders Driven from the Temple Jesus went into the temple [enclosure] and began driving out those who were selling,


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saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer’; but you have made it a robbers’ den.”


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He was teaching day after day in the temple [porches and courts]; but the chief priests and scribes and the leading men among the people were seeking [a way] to put Him to death,


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and they could not find anything that they could do, for all the people [stayed close to Him and] were hanging on to every word He said.


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Jesus’ Authority Questioned On one of the days, as Jesus was instructing the people in the temple [area] and preaching the good news (gospel), the chief priests and the scribes along with the elders confronted Him,


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and said to Him, “Tell us by what kind of authority You are doing these things? Or who is the one who gave You this authority?”


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They discussed and debated it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why did you not believe him?’


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But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet.”


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Parable of the Vineyard Owner Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and leased it to tenant farmers, and went on a journey for a long time [to another country].


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At harvest time he sent a servant [as his representative] to the tenants, so that they would give him his share of the fruit of the vineyard; but the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed.


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So he again sent another servant; they also beat him and dishonored and treated him disgracefully and sent him away empty-handed.


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Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will have respect for him.’


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But when the tenants saw him, they discussed it among themselves, saying, ‘This [man] is the heir; let us kill him so that the inheritance will be ours.’


book: Luke
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So they threw the son out of the vineyard and killed him. What, then, will the owner of the vineyard do to them?


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He will come and put these tenants to death and will give the vineyard to others.” When the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders heard this, they said, “May it never be!”


book: Luke
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But Jesus looked at them and said, “What then is [the meaning of] this that is written: ‘The [very] Stone which the builders rejected, this became the chief Cornerstone’?


book: Luke
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Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken and shattered in pieces; and on whomever it falls, it will crush him.”


book: Luke
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Tribute to Caesar The scribes and the chief priests tried to [find a way to] arrest Him at that very hour, but they were afraid of the people; because they understood that He spoke this parable against them.


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So they watched [for a chance to trap] Him. They sent spies who pretended to be upright and sincere, in order that they might catch Him in some statement [that they could distort and use against Him], so that they could turn Him over to the control and authority of [Pilate] the governor.


book: Luke
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They asked Him, “Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and that You show no partiality to anyone, but teach the way of God truthfully.


book: Luke
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Is it lawful [according to Jewish law and tradition] for us to pay taxes (tribute money) to Caesar or not?”


book: Luke
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“Show Me a [Roman] denarius. Whose image and inscription does the coin have?” They answered, “[the Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.”


book: Luke
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He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”


book: Luke
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They were not able to seize on anything He said in the presence of the people; and being unnerved at His reply, they were silent.


book: Luke
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Is There a Resurrection? Now some of the Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Him


book: Luke
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and they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us [a law that] if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife and no children, his brother should marry the wife and raise children for his brother.


book: Luke
contenido:
Jesus said to them, “The sons of this [world and present] age marry and [the women] are given in marriage;


book: Luke
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but those who are considered worthy to gain that [other world and that future] age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;


book: Luke
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and they cannot die again, because they are [immortal] like the angels (equal to, angel-like). And they are children of God, being participants in the resurrection.


book: Luke
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But [as for the fact] that the dead are raised [from death], even Moses showed, in the passage about the burning bush, when he calls the Lord the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.


book: Luke
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Now He is not the God of the dead, but of the living [so these forefathers will be among the resurrected]; for all live [in a definite relationship] to Him.”


book: Luke
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And they did not dare to question Him further about anything [because of the wisdom He displayed in His answers].


book: Luke
contenido:
Then He said to them, “How is it that people say that the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) is David’s son?


book: Luke
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For David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘The Lord (the Father) said to my Lord (the Son, the Messiah), “Sit at My right hand,


book: Luke
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“Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes [displaying their prominence], and love respectful greetings in the [crowded] market places, and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.


book: Luke
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These [men] who confiscate and devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense [to appear devout] offer long prayers. These [men] will receive the greater [sentence of] condemnation.”


book: Luke
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for they all put in gifts from their abundance; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”


book: Luke
contenido:
As some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and consecrated offerings [of magnificent gifts of gold which were displayed on the walls and hung in the porticoes], He said,


book: Luke
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“As for all these things which you see, the time will come when there will not be one stone left on another that will not be torn down.”


book: Luke
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They asked Him, “Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to happen?”


book: Luke
contenido:
He said, “Be careful and see to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name [appropriating for themselves the name Messiah which belongs to Me alone], saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not follow them.


book: Luke
contenido:
When you hear of wars and disturbances [civil unrest, revolts, uprisings], do not panic; for these things must take place first, but the end will not come immediately.”


book: Luke
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There will be violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and [deadly and devastating] pestilences (plagues, epidemics); and there will be terrible sights and great signs from heaven.


book: Luke
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“But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and bringing you before kings and governors for My name’s sake.


book: Luke
contenido:
for I will give you [skillful] words and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.


book: Luke
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But you will be betrayed and handed over even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death,


book: Luke
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“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by [hostile] armies, then understand [with confident assurance] that her complete destruction is near.


book: Luke
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At that time, those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those who are inside the city (Jerusalem) must get out, and those who are [out] in the country must not enter the city;


book: Luke
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for these are days of vengeance [of rendering full justice or satisfaction], so that all things which are written will be fulfilled.


book: Luke
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Woe to those women who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For great trouble and anguish will be on the land, and wrath and retribution on this people [Israel].


book: Luke
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And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed).


book: Luke
contenido:
The Return of Christ “There will be signs (attesting miracles) in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth [there will be] distress and anguish among nations, in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea and the waves,


book: Luke
contenido:
people fainting from fear and expectation of the [dreadful] things coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken.


book: Luke
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Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with [transcendent, overwhelming] power [subduing the nations] and with great glory.


book: Luke
contenido:
Now when these things begin to occur, stand tall and lift up your heads [in joy], because [suffering ends as] your redemption is drawing near.”


book: Luke
contenido:
So you too, when you see these things happening, know [without any doubt] that the kingdom of God is near.


book: Luke
contenido:
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this generation [those living at that definite period of time preceding the second coming] will not pass away until everything takes place.


book: Luke
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“But be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life, and then that day [when the Messiah returns] will not come on you suddenly like a trap;


book: Luke
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But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].”


book: Luke
contenido:
Now in the daytime Jesus was teaching in [the porches and courts of] the temple, but at night He would go out and spend the night on the mount that is called Olivet.


book: Luke
contenido:
Preparing the Passover Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.


book: Luke
contenido:
The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people [who listened devotedly to His teaching, and who respected His spiritual wisdom].


book: Luke
contenido:
And he went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers how he might betray Him and hand Him over to them.


book: Luke
contenido:
So he consented, and began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus to them [at a time when He was] separated from the crowd [because the people might riot or stop them from seizing Him].


book: Luke
contenido:
So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us, so that we may eat it.”


book: Luke
contenido:
He replied, “When you have entered the city, a man carrying an earthen jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house that he enters.


book: Luke
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And say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’


book: Luke
contenido:
Then he will show you a large upstairs room, furnished [with carpets and dining couches]; prepare the meal there.”


book: Luke
contenido:
The Lord’s Supper When the hour [for the meal] had come, Jesus reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”


book: Luke
contenido:
And when He had taken bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”


book: Luke
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And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant [ratified] in My blood.


book: Luke
contenido:
For indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom He is betrayed and handed over!”


book: Luke
contenido:
Who Is Greatest? Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.


book: Luke
contenido:
Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles have absolute power and lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’


book: Luke
contenido:
But it is not to be this way with you; on the contrary, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest [and least privileged], and the [one who is the] leader, like the servant.


book: Luke
contenido:
For who is the greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.


book: Luke
contenido:
that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.


book: Luke
contenido:
but I have prayed [especially] for you [Peter], that your faith [and confidence in Me] may not fail; and you, once you have turned back again [to Me], strengthen and support your brothers [in the faith].”


book: Luke
contenido:
Jesus said, “I say to you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will [utterly] deny three times that you know Me.”


book: Luke
contenido:
And He said to them, “When I sent you out without a money belt and [provision] bag and [extra] sandals, did you lack anything?” They answered, “Nothing.”


book: Luke
contenido:
Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money belt is to take it along, and also his [provision] bag, and he who has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.


book: Luke
contenido:
For I tell you that this [Scripture] which is written must be completed and fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was counted with the criminals’; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment [and is settled].”


book: Luke
contenido:
The Garden of Gethsemane And He came out and went, as was His habit, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
When He arrived at the place [called Gethsemane], He said to them, “Pray continually that you may not fall into temptation.”


book: Luke
contenido:
saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup [of divine wrath] from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done.”


book: Luke
contenido:
And being in agony [deeply distressed and anguished; almost to the point of death], He prayed more intently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down on the ground.


book: Luke
contenido:
Judas Betrays Jesus While He was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve [disciples], was leading the way for them. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
When those who were around Him saw what was about to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?”


book: Luke
contenido:
Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders [of the Sanhedrin] who had come out against Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against a robber?


book: Luke
contenido:
Day after day when I was with you in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me; but this hour and the power and authority of darkness are yours.”


book: Luke
contenido:
Peter’s Denials Then they seized Him, and led Him away and brought Him to the [elegant] house of the [Jewish] high priest. And Peter was following at a [safe] distance.


book: Luke
contenido:
After they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.


book: Luke
contenido:
And a servant-girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and looking intently at him, said, “This man was with Him too.”


book: Luke
contenido:
A little later someone else saw him and said, “You are one of them too.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”


book: Luke
contenido:
After about an hour had passed, another man began to insist, “This man was with Him, for he is a Galilean too.”


book: Luke
contenido:
But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.


book: Luke
contenido:
The Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, “Before a rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.”


book: Luke
contenido:
Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking and ridiculing Him [and treating Him with contempt] and beating Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
And they were saying many other [evil and slanderous] things against Him, blaspheming [speaking sacrilegiously and abusively about] Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
Jesus before the Sanhedrin When day came, the Council of the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) assembled, both chief priests and scribes; and they led Jesus away to the council chamber, saying,


book: Luke
contenido:
“If You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe [what I say],


book: Luke
contenido:
Then they asked, “What further need of testimony do we have? For we ourselves have heard it from His own mouth.”


book: Luke
contenido:
They began to accuse Jesus, asserting, “We found this Man misleading and perverting our nation and forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming that He Himself is Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), a King.”


book: Luke
contenido:
But they were insistent and said, “He stirs up the people [to rebel], teaching throughout Judea, starting from Galilee even as far as here [in Jerusalem].”


book: Luke
contenido:
And when he learned that He belonged to the jurisdiction of Herod [Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee], he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.


book: Luke
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Jesus before Herod When Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time because of what he had heard about Him, and was hoping to see some [miraculous] sign [even something spectacular] done by Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
And Herod with his soldiers, after treating Him with contempt and mocking and ridiculing Him, dressed Him in a gorgeous robe and sent Him back to Pilate.


book: Luke
contenido:
Now that very day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other—before this they had been enemies.


book: Luke
contenido:
and said to them, “You brought this man before me as one who corrupts and incites the people to rebellion. After examining Him before you, I have found no guilt in this Man regarding the charges which you make against Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
But they [loudly] shouted out all together, saying, “Away with this Man, and release Barabbas to us!”


book: Luke
contenido:
(He was one who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection that happened in the city, and for murder.)


book: Luke
contenido:
A third time he said to them, “Why, what wrong has He done? I have found no guilt [no crime, no offense] in Him demanding death; therefore I will punish Him [to teach Him a lesson] and release Him.”


book: Luke
contenido:
But they were insistent and unrelenting, demanding with loud voices that Jesus be crucified. And their voices began to prevail and accomplish their purpose.


book: Luke
contenido:
And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed over Jesus to their will.


book: Luke
contenido:
Simon Bears the Cross When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in [to the city] from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus.


book: Luke
contenido:
Following Him was a large crowd of the people, including women who were mourning and wailing for Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
But Jesus, turning toward them, said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.


book: Luke
contenido:
For behold, the days are coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that have not given birth, and the breasts that have never nursed.’


book: Luke
contenido:
The Crucifixion When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left.


book: Luke
contenido:
And Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing His clothes among themselves.


book: Luke
contenido:
Now the people stood by, watching; but even the rulers ridiculed and sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others [from death]; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) of God, His Chosen One.”


book: Luke
contenido:
One of the criminals who had been hanged [on a cross beside Him] kept hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us [from death]!”


book: Luke
contenido:
But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?


book: Luke
contenido:
We are suffering justly, because we are getting what we deserve for what we have done; but this Man has done nothing wrong.”


book: Luke
contenido:
Jesus said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”


book: Luke
contenido:
It was now about the sixth hour (noon), and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.),


book: Luke
contenido:
because the sun was obscured; and the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was torn in two [from top to bottom].


book: Luke
contenido:
And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit!” Having said this, He breathed His last.


book: Luke
contenido:
Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he began praising and honoring God, saying, “Certainly this Man was innocent.”


book: Luke
contenido:
All the crowds who had gathered for this spectacle, when they saw what had happened, began to return [to their homes], beating their breasts [as a sign of mourning or repentance].


book: Luke
contenido:
And all His acquaintances and the women who had accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, watching these things.


book: Luke
contenido:
Jesus Is Buried A man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), a good and honorable man


book: Luke
contenido:
(he had not consented to the Council’s plan and action) a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for and expecting the kingdom of God;


book: Luke
contenido:
And [after receiving permission] he took it down and wrapped it in a linen [burial] cloth and laid Him in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid.


book: Luke
contenido:
Now the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed [closely], and saw the tomb and how His body was laid.


book: Luke
contenido:
Then they went back and prepared spices and ointments and sweet-smelling herbs. And on the Sabbath they rested in accordance with the commandment [forbidding work].


book: Luke
contenido:
The Resurrection But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared [to finish anointing the body].


book: Luke
contenido:
While they were perplexed and wondering about this, suddenly, two men in dazzling clothing stood near them;


book: Luke
contenido:
and as the women were terrified and were bowing their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why are you looking for the living One among the dead?


book: Luke
contenido:
saying that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise [from death to life].”


book: Luke
contenido:
and after returning from the tomb, they reported all these things to the eleven [apostles] and to all the rest.


book: Luke
contenido:
Now they were Mary Magdalene and Joanna [the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward] and Mary the mother of James; also the other women with them were telling these things to the apostles.


book: Luke
contenido:
But Peter got up and ran to the tomb. Stooping [at the small entrance] and looking in, he saw only the linen wrappings; and he went away, wondering about what had happened.


book: Luke
contenido:
The Road to Emmaus And then, that very day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem.


book: Luke
contenido:
Then Jesus asked them, “What are you discussing with one another as you walk along?” And they stood still, looking brokenhearted.


book: Luke
contenido:
One of them, named Cleopas, answered Him, “Are you the only stranger visiting Jerusalem who is unaware of the things which have happened here in these [recent] days?”


book: Luke
contenido:
He asked, “What things?” And they replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet powerful in deed and word in the sight of God and all the people,


book: Luke
contenido:
and how the chief priests and our rulers handed Him over to be sentenced to death, and crucified Him.


book: Luke
contenido:
But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel and set our nation free. Indeed, besides all this, it is the third day since these things happened.


book: Luke
contenido:
and they did not find His body. Then they came back, saying that they had even seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive!


book: Luke
contenido:
Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just exactly as the women had said, but they did not see Him.”


book: Luke
contenido:
Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish men, and slow of heart to trust and believe in everything that the prophets have spoken!


book: Luke
contenido:
Then beginning with Moses and [throughout] all the [writings of the] prophets, He explained and interpreted for them the things referring to Himself [found] in all the Scriptures.


book: Luke
contenido:
But they urged Him [not to go on], saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening, and the day has just about ended.” So He went inside to stay with them.


book: Luke
contenido:
And it happened that as He reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them.


book: Luke
contenido:
Then their eyes were [suddenly] opened [by God] and they [clearly] recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight.


book: Luke
contenido:
They said to one another, “Were not our hearts burning within us while He was talking with us on the road and opening the Scriptures to us?”


book: Luke
contenido:
They got up that very hour and went back to Jerusalem, and found the eleven [apostles] gathered together and those who were with them,


book: Luke
contenido:
They began describing in detail what had happened on the road, and how Jesus was recognized by them when He broke the bread.


book: Luke
contenido:
Other Appearances While they were talking about this, Jesus Himself [suddenly] stood among them and said to them, “Peace be to you.”


book: Luke
contenido:
Look at [the marks in] My hands and My feet, [and see] that it is I Myself. Touch Me and see; a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see that I have.”


book: Luke
contenido:
While they still did not believe it because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”


book: Luke
contenido:
Then He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you, everything which has been written about Me in the Law of Moses and the [writings of the] Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”


book: Luke
contenido:
and said, “And so it is written, that the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,


book: Luke
contenido:
and that repentance [necessary] for forgiveness of sins would be preached in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.


book: Luke
contenido:
Listen carefully: I am sending the Promise of My Father [the Holy Spirit] upon you; but you are to remain in the city [of Jerusalem] until you are clothed (fully equipped) with power from on high.”


book: Luke
contenido:
And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy [fully understanding that He lives and that He is the Son of God];


book: John
contenido:
The Deity of Jesus Christ In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.


book: John
contenido:
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.


book: John
contenido:
The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it [and is unreceptive to it].


book: John
contenido:
The Witness of John the Baptist There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was John.


book: John
contenido:
This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him.


book: John
contenido:
There it was—the true Light [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone.


book: John
contenido:
He (Christ) was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.


book: John
contenido:
He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him.


book: John
contenido:
But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—


book: John
contenido:
who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified].


book: John
contenido:
The Word Made Flesh And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).


book: John
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John testified [repeatedly] about Him and has cried out [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’”


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For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift].


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For the Law was given through Moses, but grace [the unearned, undeserved favor of God] and truth came through Jesus Christ.


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No one has seen God [His essence, His divine nature] at any time; the [One and] only begotten God [that is, the unique Son] who is in the intimate presence of the Father, He has explained Him [and interpreted and revealed the awesome wonder of the Father].


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The Testimony of John This is the testimony of John [the Baptist] when the Jews sent priests and Levites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”


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And he confessed [truthfully] and did not deny [that he was only a man], but acknowledged, “I am not the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!”


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They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the [promised] Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”


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Then they said to him, “Who are you? Tell us, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”


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He said, “I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”


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They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”


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John answered them, “I baptize [only] in water, but among you there stands One whom you do not recognize and of whom you know nothing.


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It is He [the preeminent One] who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave].”


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These things occurred in Bethany across the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing], where John was baptizing.


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The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!


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This is He on behalf of whom I said, ‘After me comes a Man who has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’


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I did not recognize Him [as the Messiah]; but I came baptizing in water so that He would be [publicly] revealed to Israel.”


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John gave [further] evidence [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], saying, “I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him.


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I did not recognize Him [as the Messiah], but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this One is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’


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Jesus’ Public Ministry, First Converts Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples,


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And Jesus turned and saw them following Him, and asked them, “What do you want?” They answered Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?”


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He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went [with Him] and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day, for it was about the tenth hour.


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One of the two who heard what John said and [as a result] followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.


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He first looked for and found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which translated means the Christ).


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Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas (which is translated Peter).”


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The next day Jesus decided to go into Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher, and walking the same path of life that I walk].”


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Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote about—Jesus from Nazareth, the son of Joseph [according to public record].”


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Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Here is an Israelite indeed [a true descendant of Jacob], in whom there is no guile nor deceit nor duplicity!”


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Nathanael said to Jesus, “How do You know [these things about] me?” Jesus answered, “Before Philip called you, when you were still under the fig tree, I saw you.”


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Jesus replied, “Because I said to you that I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe [in Me]? You will see greater things than this.”


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Then He said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man [the bridge between heaven and earth].”


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Miracle at Cana On the third day there was a wedding at Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there;


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Jesus said to her, “[Dear] woman, what is that to you and to Me? My time [to act and to be revealed] has not yet come.”


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Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification (ceremonial washing), containing twenty or thirty gallons each.


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Then He said to them, “Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter [of the banquet].” So they took it to him.


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And when the headwaiter tasted the water which had turned into wine, not knowing where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew) he called the bridegroom,


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and said to him, “Everyone else serves his best wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then he serves that which is not so good; but you have kept back the good wine until now.”


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This, the first of His signs (attesting miracles), Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed His glory [displaying His deity and His great power openly], and His disciples believed [confidently] in Him [as the Messiah—they adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Him].


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After this He went down to Capernaum, He and His mother and brothers and His disciples; and they stayed there a few days.


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First Passover—Cleansing the Temple Now the Passover of the Jews was approaching, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem.


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And in the temple [enclosure] He found the people who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers sitting at their tables.


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He made a whip of cords, and drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen; and He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables;


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then to those who sold the doves He said, “Take these things away! Stop making My Father’s house a place of commerce!”


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His disciples remembered that it is written [in the Scriptures], “Zeal (love, concern) for Your house [and its honor] will consume Me.”


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Then the Jews retorted, “What sign (attesting miracle) can You show us as [proof of] your authority for doing these things?”


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Then the Jews replied, “It took forty-six years to build this temple, and You will raise it up in three days?”


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So when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered what He had said. And they believed and trusted in and relied on the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.


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Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover feast, many believed in His name [identifying themselves with Him] after seeing His signs (attesting miracles) which He was doing.


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But Jesus, for His part, did not entrust Himself to them, because He knew all people [and understood the superficiality and fickleness of human nature],


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and He did not need anyone to testify concerning man [and human nature], for He Himself knew what was in man [in their hearts—in the very core of their being].


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The New Birth Now there was a certain man among the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler (member of the Sanhedrin) among the Jews,


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who came to Jesus at night and said to Him, “Rabbi (Teacher), we know [without any doubt] that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs [these wonders, these attesting miracles] that You do unless God is with him.”


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Jesus answered him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and experience the kingdom of God.”


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Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter his mother’s womb a second time and be born, can he?”


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Jesus answered, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot [ever] enter the kingdom of God.


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That which is born of the flesh is flesh [the physical is merely physical], and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.


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Do not be surprised that I have told you, ‘You must be born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified].’


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The wind blows where it wishes and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it is coming from and where it is going; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”


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Jesus replied, “You are the [great and well-known] teacher of Israel, and yet you do not know nor understand these things [from Scripture]?


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, we speak only of what we [absolutely] know and testify about what we have [actually] seen [as eyewitnesses]; and [still] you [reject our evidence and] do not accept our testimony.


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If I told you earthly things [that is, things that happen right here on earth] and you do not believe, how will you believe and trust Me if I tell you heavenly things?


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No one has gone up into heaven, but there is One who came down from heaven, the Son of Man [Himself—whose home is in heaven].


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Just as Moses lifted up the [bronze] serpent in the desert [on a pole], so must the Son of Man be lifted up [on the cross],


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so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life [after physical death, and will actually live forever].


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“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life.


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For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but that the world might be saved through Him.


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Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him].


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This is the judgment [that is, the cause for indictment, the test by which people are judged, the basis for the sentence]: the Light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil.


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For every wrongdoer hates the Light, and does not come to the Light [but shrinks from it] for fear that his [sinful, worthless] activities will be exposed and condemned.


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But whoever practices truth [and does what is right—morally, ethically, spiritually] comes to the Light, so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are—accomplished in God [divinely prompted, done with God’s help, in dependence on Him].”


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John’s Last Testimony After these things Jesus and His disciples went into the land of Judea, and there He spent time with them and baptized.


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Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there; and people were coming and were being baptized—


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Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to purification (ceremonial washing).


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So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing]—and to whom you have testified—look, He is baptizing too, and everyone is going to Him!”


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John replied, “A man can receive nothing [he can claim nothing at all] unless it has been granted to him from heaven [for there is no other source than the sovereign will of God].


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You yourselves are my witnesses that I stated, ‘I am not the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed),’ but, ‘I have [only] been sent ahead of Him [as His appointed forerunner and messenger to announce and proclaim His coming].’


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He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens to him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this pleasure and joy of mine is now complete.


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“He who comes from [heaven] above is above all others; he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks [about things] of the earth [his viewpoint and experience are earthly]. He who comes from heaven is above all.


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What He has [actually] seen and heard, of that He testifies; and yet no one accepts His testimony [as true].


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Whoever receives His testimony has set his seal [of approval] to this: God is true [and he knows that God cannot lie].


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For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God [proclaiming the Father’s own message]; for God gives the [gift of the] Spirit without measure [generously and boundlessly]!


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He who believes and trusts in the Son and accepts Him [as Savior] has eternal life [that is, already possesses it]; but he who does not believe the Son and chooses to reject Him, [disobeying Him and denying Him as Savior] will not see [eternal] life, but [instead] the wrath of God hangs over him continually.”


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Jesus Goes to Galilee So when the Lord learned that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John


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So He arrived at a Samaritan town called Sychar, near the tract of land that Jacob gave to his son Joseph;


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and Jacob’s well was there. So Jesus, tired as He was from His journey, sat down by the well. It was then about the sixth hour (noon).


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The Samaritan Woman Then a woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink”—


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The Samaritan woman asked Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?” (For Jews have nothing to do with Samaritans.)


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Jesus answered her, “If you knew [about] God’s gift [of eternal life], and who it is who says, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him [instead], and He would have given you living water (eternal life).”


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She said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with [no bucket and rope] and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water?


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Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and who used to drink from it himself, and his sons and his cattle also?”


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But whoever drinks the water that I give him will never be thirsty again. But the water that I give him will become in him a spring of water [satisfying his thirst for God] welling up [continually flowing, bubbling within him] to eternal life.”


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The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I will not get thirsty nor [have to continually] come all the way here to draw.”


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The woman answered, “I do not have a husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have correctly said, ‘I do not have a husband’;


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for you have had five husbands, and the man you are now living with is not your husband. You have said this truthfully.”


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Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one ought to worship is in Jerusalem [at the temple].”


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Jesus replied, “Woman, believe Me, a time is coming [when God’s kingdom comes] when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.


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You [Samaritans] do not know what you worship; we [Jews] do know what we worship, for salvation is from the Jews.


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But a time is coming and is already here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [from the heart, the inner self] and in truth; for the Father seeks such people to be His worshipers.


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God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”


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The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ—the Anointed); when that One comes, He will tell us everything [we need to know].”


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Just then His disciples came, and they were surprised to find Him talking with a woman. However, no one said, “What are You asking about?” or, “Why are You talking to her?”


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“Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done! Can this be the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)?”


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Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to completely finish His work.


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Do you not say, ‘It is still four months until the harvest comes?’ Look, I say to you, raise your eyes and look at the fields and see, they are white for harvest.


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Already the reaper is receiving his wages and he is gathering fruit for eternal life; so that he who plants and he who reaps may rejoice together.


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I sent you to reap [a crop] for which you have not worked. Others have worked and you have been privileged to reap the results of their work.”


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The Samaritans Now many Samaritans from that city believed in Him and trusted Him [as Savior] because of what the woman said when she testified, “He told me all the things that I have done.”


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So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they asked Him to remain with them; and He stayed there two days.


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Many more believed in Him [with a deep, abiding trust] because of His word [His personal message to them];


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and they told the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; for [now] we have heard Him for ourselves and know [with confident assurance] that this One is truly the Savior of [all] the world.”


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So when He arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed Him, since they had seen all the things that He did in Jerusalem at the feast; for they too came to the feast.


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Healing a Nobleman’s Son So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a certain royal official whose son was sick in Capernaum.


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Having heard that Jesus had come back from Judea to Galilee, he went to meet Him and began asking Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death.


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Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you [people] see [miraculous] signs and wonders, you [simply] will not believe.”


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As he was already going down [the road], his servants met him and reported that his son was living [and was healthy].


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So he asked them at what time he began to get better. They said, “Yesterday during the seventh hour the fever left him.”


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Then the father realized that it was at that very hour when Jesus had said to him, “Your son lives”; and he and his entire household believed and confidently trusted [in Him as Savior].


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This is the second sign (attesting miracle) that Jesus performed [in Cana] after He had come from Judea to Galilee [revealing that He is the Messiah].


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The Healing at Bethesda Later on there was a Jewish feast (festival), and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.


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Now in Jerusalem, near the Sheep Gate, there is a pool, which is called in Hebrew (Jewish Aramaic) Bethesda, having five porticoes (alcoves, colonnades).


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In these porticoes lay a great number of people who were sick, blind, lame, withered, [waiting for the stirring of the water;


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for an angel of the Lord went down into the pool at appointed seasons and stirred up the water; the first one to go in after the water was stirred was healed of his disease.]


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When Jesus noticed him lying there [helpless], knowing that he had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to get well?”


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The invalid answered, “Sir, I have no one to put me in the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am coming [to get into it myself], someone else steps down ahead of me.”


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Immediately the man was healed and recovered his strength, and picked up his pallet and walked. Now that day was the Sabbath.


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So the Jews kept saying to the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath, and you are not permitted to pick up your pallet [because it is unlawful].”


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He answered them, “The Man who healed me and gave me back my strength was the One who said to me, ‘Pick up your pallet and walk.’”


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Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away [unnoticed] since there was a crowd in that place.


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Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “See, you are well! Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.”


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For this reason the Jews began to persecute Jesus continually because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.


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But Jesus answered them, “My Father has been working until now [He has never ceased working], and I too am working.”


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Jesus’ Equality with God This made the Jews more determined than ever to kill Him, for not only was He breaking the Sabbath [from their viewpoint], but He was also calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.


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So Jesus answered them by saying, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself [of His own accord], unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever things the Father does, the Son [in His turn] also does in the same way.


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For the Father dearly loves the Son and shows Him everything that He Himself is doing; and the Father will show Him greater works than these, so that you will be filled with wonder.


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Just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life [and allows them to live on], even so the Son also gives life to whom He wishes.


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For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment [that is, the prerogative of judging] to the Son [placing it entirely into His hands],


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so that all will give honor (reverence, homage) to the Son just as they give honor to the Father. [In fact] the one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who has sent Him.


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“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the person who hears My word [the one who heeds My message], and believes and trusts in Him who sent Me, has (possesses now) eternal life [that is, eternal life actually begins—the believer is transformed], and does not come into judgment and condemnation, but has passed [over] from death into life.


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Two Resurrections I assure you and most solemnly say to you, a time is coming and is [here] now, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear it will live.


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For just as the Father has life in Himself [and is self-existent], even so He has given to the Son to have life in Himself [and be self-existent].


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And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is a Son of Man [sinless humanity, qualifying Him to sit in judgment over mankind].


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Do not be surprised at this; for a time is coming when all those who are in the tombs will hear His voice,


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and they will come out—those who did good things [will come out] to a resurrection of [new] life, but those who did evil things [will come out] to a resurrection of judgment [that is, to be sentenced].


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“I can do nothing on my own initiative or authority. Just as I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just (fair, righteous, unbiased), because I do not seek My own will, but only the will of Him who sent Me.


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There is another [My Father] who testifies about Me, and I know [without any doubt] that His testimony on My behalf is true and valid.


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Testimony of John You have sent [an inquiry] to John [the Baptist] and he has testified [as an eyewitness] to the truth.


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But the testimony I receive is not from man [a merely human witness]; but I say these things so that you may be saved [that is, have eternal life].


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John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to rejoice in his light.


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Testimony of Works But the testimony which I have is far greater than the testimony of John; for the works that the Father has given Me to finish—the very same works [that is, the miracles and proofs of My deity] that I am [now] doing—testify about Me, [by providing evidence] that the Father has sent Me.


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Testimony of the Father And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form [His majesty and greatness—what He is like].


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You do not have His word (Scripture) abiding in you [actually living in your hearts and minds], because you do not believe in Him whom He has sent.


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Testimony of the Scripture You search and keep on searching and examining the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and yet it is those [very Scriptures] that testify about Me;


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I have come in My Father’s name and with His power, and you do not receive Me [because your minds are closed]; but if another comes in his own name and with no authority or power except his own, you will receive him and give your approval to an imposter.


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How can you believe [in Me], when you [seek and] receive glory and approval from one another, and yet you do not seek the glory and approval which comes from the one and only God?


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Do not think that I [am the One who] will accuse you before the Father. There [already] is one who accuses you: Moses, [the very one] in whom you have placed your hope [for salvation].


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For if you believed and relied on [the Scriptures written by] Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me [personally].


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Five Thousand Fed After this, Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Sea of Tiberias).


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A large crowd was following Him because they had seen the signs (attesting miracles) which He continually performed on those who were sick.


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Jesus looked up and saw that a large crowd was coming toward Him, and He said to Philip, “Where will we buy bread for these people to eat?”


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Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii (200 days’ wages) worth of bread is not enough for each one to receive even a little.”


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“There is a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?”


book: John
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Jesus said, “Have the people sit down [to eat].” Now [the ground] there was [covered with] an abundance of grass, so the men sat down, about 5,000 in number.


book: John
contenido:
Then Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed them to those who were seated; the same also with the fish, as much as they wanted.


book: John
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When they had eaten enough, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover pieces so that nothing will be lost.”


book: John
contenido:
So they gathered them up, and they filled twelve large baskets with pieces from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.


book: John
contenido:
When the people saw the sign (attesting miracle) that He had done, they began saying, “This is without a doubt the promised Prophet who is to come into the world!”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus Walks on the Water Then Jesus, knowing that they were going to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountainside by Himself.


book: John
contenido:
and they got into a boat and started to cross the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had still not come [back] to them.


book: John
contenido:
Then, when they had rowed three or four miles [and were near the center of the sea], they saw Jesus walking on the sea and approaching the boat; and they were [terribly] frightened.


book: John
contenido:
Then they were willing to take Him on board the boat, and immediately the boat reached the [shore of the] land to which they were going.


book: John
contenido:
The next day the crowd that stood on the other side of the sea realized that there had been only one small boat there, and that Jesus had not boarded the boat with His disciples, but that His disciples had gone away alone.


book: John
contenido:
[Now some] other small boats from Tiberias had come in near the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.


book: John
contenido:
So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they boarded the small boats themselves and came to Capernaum looking for Jesus.


book: John
contenido:
And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”


book: John
contenido:
Words to the People Jesus answered, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you have been searching for Me, not because you saw the signs (attesting miracles), but because you ate the loaves and were filled.


book: John
contenido:
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures [and leads] to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you; for God the Father has authorized Him and put His seal on Him.”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered, “This is the work of God: that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent.”


book: John
contenido:
So they said to Him, “What sign (attesting miracle) will You do that we may see it and believe You? What [supernatural] work will You do [as proof]?


book: John
contenido:
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written [in Scripture], ‘He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.’”


book: John
contenido:
Then Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven.


book: John
contenido:
Jesus replied to them, “I am the Bread of Life. The one who comes to Me will never be hungry, and the one who believes in Me [as Savior] will never be thirsty [for that one will be sustained spiritually].


book: John
contenido:
All that My Father gives Me will come to Me; and the one who comes to Me I will most certainly not cast out [I will never, never reject anyone who follows Me].


book: John
contenido:
This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but that I [give new life and] raise it up at the last day.


book: John
contenido:
For this is My Father’s will and purpose, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him [as Savior] will have eternal life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day.”


book: John
contenido:
Words to the Jews Now the Jews murmured and found fault with Him because He said, “I am the Bread that came down out of heaven.”


book: John
contenido:
They kept saying, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does He now [have the arrogance to] say, ‘I have come down out of heaven’?”


book: John
contenido:
No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him [giving him the desire to come to Me]; and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day.


book: John
contenido:
It is written in the prophets, ‘And they will all be taught of God.’ Everyone who has listened to and learned from the Father, comes to Me.


book: John
contenido:
Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He [who was with the Father and] who is from God; He [alone] has seen the Father.


book: John
contenido:
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he who believes [in Me as Savior—whoever adheres to, trusts in, relies on, and has faith in Me—already] has eternal life [that is, now possesses it].


book: John
contenido:
I am the Living Bread that came down out of heaven. If anyone eats of this Bread [believes in Me, accepts Me as Savior], he will live forever. And the Bread that I will give for the life of the world is My flesh (body).”


book: John
contenido:
And Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood [unless you believe in Me as Savior and believe in the saving power of My blood which will be shed for you], you do not have life in yourselves.


book: John
contenido:
The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood [believes in Me, accepts Me as Savior] has eternal life [that is, now possesses it], and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day.


book: John
contenido:
He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood [believes in Me, accepts Me as Savior] remains in Me, and I [in the same way remain] in him.


book: John
contenido:
Just as the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, even so the one who feeds on Me [believes in Me, accepts Me as Savior] will also live because of Me.


book: John
contenido:
This is the Bread which came down out of heaven. It is not like [the manna that] our fathers ate and they [eventually] died; the one who eats this Bread [believes in Me, accepts Me as Savior] will live forever.”


book: John
contenido:
When many of His disciples heard this, they said, “This is a difficult and harsh and offensive statement. Who can [be expected to] listen to it?”


book: John
contenido:
But Jesus, aware that His disciples were complaining about it, asked them, “Does this cause you to stumble and take offense?


book: John
contenido:
It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh conveys no benefit [it is of no account]. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life [providing eternal life].


book: John
contenido:
But [still] there are some of you who do not believe and have faith.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who did not believe, and who would betray Him.


book: John
contenido:
And He was saying, “This is the reason why I have told you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted him [that is, unless he is enabled to do so] by the Father.”


book: John
contenido:
Peter’s Confession of Faith As a result of this many of His disciples abandoned Him, and no longer walked with Him.


book: John
contenido:
Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You [alone] have the words of eternal life [you are our only hope].


book: John
contenido:
We have believed and confidently trusted, and [even more] we have come to know [by personal observation and experience] that You are the Holy One of God [the Christ, the Son of the living God].”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve [disciples]? And yet one of you is a devil (ally of Satan).”


book: John
contenido:
Now He was speaking of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot; for he, one of the twelve [disciples], was about to betray Him.


book: John
contenido:
Jesus Teaches at the Feast After this, Jesus walked [from place to place] in Galilee, for He would not walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him.


book: John
contenido:
So His brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples [there] may also see the works that You do.


book: John
contenido:
No one does anything in secret when he wants to be known publicly. If You [must] do these things, show Yourself openly to the world and make Yourself known!”


book: John
contenido:
The world cannot hate you [since you are part of it], but it does hate Me because I denounce it and testify that its deeds are evil.


book: John
contenido:
Go up to the feast yourselves. I am not going up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come.”


book: John
contenido:
But [afterward], when His brothers had gone up to the feast, He went up too, not publicly [with a caravan], but quietly [because He did not want to be noticed].


book: John
contenido:
There was a lot of whispered discussion and murmuring among the crowds about Him. Some were saying, “He is a good man”; others said, “No, on the contrary, He misleads the people [giving them false ideas].”


book: John
contenido:
Then the Jews were perplexed. They said, “How did this man become learned [so versed in the Scriptures and theology] without formal training?”


book: John
contenido:
If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know whether the teaching is of God or whether I speak on My own accord and by My own authority.


book: John
contenido:
He who speaks on his own accord seeks glory and honor for himself. But He who seeks the glory and the honor of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness or deception in Him.


book: John
contenido:
“Did not Moses give you the Law? And yet not one of you keeps the Law. Why do you want to kill Me [for not keeping it]?”


book: John
contenido:
For this reason Moses has given you [God’s law regarding] circumcision (not that it originated with Moses, but with the patriarchs) and you circumcise a man [even] on the Sabbath.


book: John
contenido:
If, to avoid breaking the Law of Moses, a man undergoes circumcision on the Sabbath, why are you angry with Me for making a man’s whole body well on the Sabbath?


book: John
contenido:
Look, He is speaking publicly, and they say nothing to Him! Is it possible that the rulers really know that this is the Christ?


book: John
contenido:
Then Jesus called out as He taught in the temple, “You know Me and know where I am from; and I have not come on my own initiative [as self-appointed], but He who sent Me is true, and Him you do not know.


book: John
contenido:
I know Him Myself because I am from Him [I came from His very presence] and it was He [personally] who sent Me.”


book: John
contenido:
But many from the crowd believed in Him. And they kept saying, “When the Christ comes, will He do more signs and exhibit more proofs than this Man?”


book: John
contenido:
The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering these things [under their breath] about Him, and the chief priests and Pharisees sent guards to arrest Him.


book: John
contenido:
Therefore Jesus said, “For a little while longer I am [still] with you, and then I go to Him who sent Me.


book: John
contenido:
Then the Jews said among themselves, “Where does this Man intend to go that we will not find Him? Does He intend to go to the Dispersion [of Jews scattered and living] among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?


book: John
contenido:
What does this statement of His mean, ‘You will look for Me, and will not [be able to] find Me; and where I am, you cannot come’?”


book: John
contenido:
Now on the last and most important day of the feast, Jesus stood and called out [in a loud voice], “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink!


book: John
contenido:
He who believes in Me [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me], as the Scripture has said, ‘From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water.’”


book: John
contenido:
But He was speaking of the [Holy] Spirit, whom those who believed in Him [as Savior] were to receive afterward. The Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (raised to honor).


book: John
contenido:
Division of People over Jesus Listening to these words, some of the people said, “This is certainly the Prophet!”


book: John
contenido:
Others said, “This is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!” But others said, “Surely the Christ is not going to come out of Galilee, is He?


book: John
contenido:
Does the Scripture not say that the Christ comes from the descendants of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”


book: John
contenido:
Then the guards went [back] to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why did you not bring Him [here with you]?”


book: John
contenido:
“Does our Law convict someone without first giving him a hearing and finding out what he is [accused of] doing?”


book: John
contenido:
They responded, “Are you also from Galilee? Search [and read the Scriptures], and see [for yourself] that no prophet comes from Galilee!”


book: John
contenido:
Early in the morning He came back into the temple [court], and all the people were coming to Him. He sat down and began teaching them.


book: John
contenido:
Now the scribes and Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery. They made her stand in the center of the court,


book: John
contenido:
Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women [to death]. So what do You say [to do with her—what is Your sentence]?”


book: John
contenido:
They said this to test Him, hoping that they would have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down and began writing on the ground with His finger.


book: John
contenido:
However, when they persisted in questioning Him, He straightened up and said, “He who is without [any] sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.”


book: John
contenido:
They listened [to His reply], and they began to go out one by one, starting with the oldest ones, until He was left alone, with the woman [standing there before Him] in the center of the court.


book: John
contenido:
She answered, “No one, Lord!” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you either. Go. From now on sin no more.”]


book: John
contenido:
Jesus Is the Light of the World Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, “I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus replied, “Even if I do testify on My own behalf, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from or where I am going.


book: John
contenido:
But even if I do judge, My judgment is true and My decision is right; for I am not alone [in making it], but I and the Father who sent Me [make the same judgment].


book: John
contenido:
Even in your own law it is written that the testimony of two persons is true [valid and admissible].


book: John
contenido:
Then the Pharisees said to Him, “Where is this Father of Yours?” Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father; if you knew Me, you would know My Father also.”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus said these things in the treasury, as He taught in the temple [courtyard]; and no one seized Him, because His time had not yet come.


book: John
contenido:
Then He said again to them, “I am going away, and you will look for Me, and you will die [unforgiven and condemned] in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.”


book: John
contenido:
So the Jews were asking [among themselves], “Will He kill Himself? Is that why He says, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come’?”


book: John
contenido:
He said to them, “You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world.


book: John
contenido:
That is why I told you that you will die [unforgiven and condemned] in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am the One [I claim to be], you will die in your sins.”


book: John
contenido:
So they said to Him, “Who are You [anyway]?” Jesus replied, “What have I been saying to you from the beginning?


book: John
contenido:
I have many things to say and judge concerning you, but He who sent Me is true; and I say to the world [only] the things that I have heard from Him.”


book: John
contenido:
They did not realize [or have the spiritual insight to understand] that He was speaking to them about the Father.


book: John
contenido:
So Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man [on the cross], you will know then [without any doubt] that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own authority, but I say these things just as My Father taught Me.


book: John
contenido:
And He who sent Me is [always] with Me; He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”


book: John
contenido:
The Truth Will Make You Free So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word [continually obeying My teachings and living in accordance with them, then] you are truly My disciples.


book: John
contenido:
And you will know the truth [regarding salvation], and the truth will set you free [from the penalty of sin].”


book: John
contenido:
They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been enslaved to anyone. What do You mean by saying, ‘You will be set free’?”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, everyone who practices sin habitually is a slave of sin.


book: John
contenido:
I know that you are Abraham’s descendants; yet you plan to kill Me, because My word has no place [to grow] in you [and it makes no change in your heart].


book: John
contenido:
I tell the things that I have seen at My Father’s side [in His very presence]; so you also do the things that you heard from your father.”


book: John
contenido:
They answered, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you are [truly] Abraham’s children, then do the works of Abraham and follow his example.


book: John
contenido:
But as it is, you want to kill Me, a Man who has told you the truth, which I heard from God. This is not the way Abraham acted.


book: John
contenido:
You are doing the works of your [own] father.” They said to Him, “We are not illegitimate children; we have one [spiritual] Father: God.”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father [but He is not], you would love and recognize Me, for I came from God [out of His very presence] and have arrived here. For I have not even come on My own initiative [as self-appointed], but He [is the One who] sent Me.


book: John
contenido:
Why do you misunderstand what I am saying? It is because [your spiritual ears are deaf and] you are unable to hear [the truth of] My word.


book: John
contenido:
You are of your father the devil, and it is your will to practice the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks what it natural to him, for he is a liar and the father of lies and half-truths.


book: John
contenido:
Whoever is of God and belongs to Him hears [the truth of] God’s words; for this reason you do not hear them: because you are not of God and you are not in fellowship with Him.”


book: John
contenido:
The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right when we say You are a Samaritan and [that You] have a demon [and are under its power]?”


book: John
contenido:
However, I am not seeking glory for Myself. There is One who seeks [glory for Me] and judges [those who dishonor Me].


book: John
contenido:
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, if anyone keeps My word [by living in accordance with My message] he will indeed never, ever see and experience death.”


book: John
contenido:
The Jews said to Him, “Now we know that You have a demon [and are under its power]. Abraham died, and also the prophets; yet You say, ‘If anyone keeps My word, he will never, ever taste of death.’


book: John
contenido:
Are You greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets died too! Whom do You make Yourself out to be?”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory is [worth] nothing. It is My Father who glorifies Me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’


book: John
contenido:
Yet you do not know Him, but I know Him fully. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him and keep His word.


book: John
contenido:
Your father Abraham [greatly] rejoiced to see My day (My incarnation). He saw it and was delighted.”


book: John
contenido:
Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not even fifty years old, and You [claim to] have seen Abraham?”


book: John
contenido:
Healing the Man Born Blind While He was passing by, He noticed a man [who had been] blind from birth.


book: John
contenido:
His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi (Teacher), who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but it was so that the works of God might be displayed and illustrated in him.


book: John
contenido:
As long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the world [giving guidance through My word and works].”


book: John
contenido:
When He had said this, He spat on the ground and made mud with His saliva, and He spread the mud [like an ointment] on the man’s eyes.


book: John
contenido:
And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he went away and washed, and came back seeing.


book: John
contenido:
So the neighbors, and those who used to know him as a beggar, said, “Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?”


book: John
contenido:
Some said, “It is he.” Still others said, “No, but he looks like him.” But he kept saying, “I am the man.”


book: John
contenido:
He replied, “The Man called Jesus made mud and smeared it on my eyes and told me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ So I went and washed, and I received my sight!”


book: John
contenido:
So the Pharisees asked him again how he received his sight. And he said to them, “He smeared mud on my eyes, and I washed, and now I see.”


book: John
contenido:
Then some of the Pharisees said, “This Man [Jesus] is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner (a non-observant Jew) do such signs and miracles?” So there was a difference of opinion among them.


book: John
contenido:
Accordingly they said to the blind man again, “What do you say about Him, since He opened your eyes?” And he said, “[It must be that] He is a prophet!”


book: John
contenido:
However, the Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they called the man’s parents.


book: John
contenido:
but as to how he now sees, we do not know; or who has opened his eyes, we do not know. Ask him [and stop asking us]; he is of age, he will speak for himself and give his own account of it.”


book: John
contenido:
His parents said this because they were afraid of [the leaders of] the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged Jesus to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated).


book: John
contenido:
So a second time they called the man who had been [born] blind, and said to him, “Give God glory and praise [for your sight]! We know this Man [Jesus] is a sinner [separated from God].”


book: John
contenido:
Then he answered, “I do not know whether He is a sinner [separated from God]; but one thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”


book: John
contenido:
He answered, “I already told you and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again and again? Do you want to become His disciples, too?”


book: John
contenido:
And [at that remark] they stormed at him and jeered, “You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses!


book: John
contenido:
We know [for certain] that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this Man, we do not know where He is from.”


book: John
contenido:
The man replied, “Well, this is astonishing! You do not know where He comes from, and yet He opened my eyes!


book: John
contenido:
We know [according to your tradition] that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone fears God and does His will, He hears him.


book: John
contenido:
Since the beginning of time it has never been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind.


book: John
contenido:
If this Man were not from God, He would not be able to do anything [like this because God would not hear His prayer].”


book: John
contenido:
They answered him, “You were born entirely in sins [from head to foot], and you [presume to] teach us?” Then they threw him out [of the synagogue].


book: John
contenido:
Jesus Affirms His Deity Jesus heard that they had put him out [of the synagogue], and finding him, He asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”


book: John
contenido:
And he said, “Lord, I believe [in You and Your word]!” And he worshiped Him [with reverence and awe].


book: John
contenido:
Then Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment [to separate those who believe in Me from those who reject Me—to declare judgment on those who choose to be separated from God], so that the sightless would see, and those who see would become blind.”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus said to them, “If you were blind [to spiritual things], you would have no sin [and would not be blamed for your unbelief]; but since you claim to have [spiritual] sight, [you have no excuse so] your sin and guilt remain.


book: John
contenido:
Parable of the Good Shepherd “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up from some other place [on the stone wall], that one is a thief and a robber.


book: John
contenido:
The doorkeeper opens [the gate] for this man, and the sheep hear his voice and pay attention to it. And [knowing that they listen] he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out [to pasture].


book: John
contenido:
When he has brought all his own sheep outside, he walks on ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice and recognize his call.


book: John
contenido:
They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.”


book: John
contenido:
So Jesus said again, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I am the Door for the sheep [leading to life].


book: John
contenido:
All who came before Me [as false messiahs and self-appointed leaders] are thieves and robbers, but the [true] sheep did not hear them.


book: John
contenido:
I am the Door; anyone who enters through Me will be saved [and will live forever], and will go in and out [freely], and find pasture (spiritual security).


book: John
contenido:
The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].


book: John
contenido:
But the hired man [who merely serves for wages], who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away; and the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them.


book: John
contenido:
The man runs because he is a hired hand [who serves only for wages] and is not concerned about the [safety of the] sheep.


book: John
contenido:
I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]—


book: John
contenido:
even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father—and I lay down My [very own] life [sacrificing it] for the benefit of the sheep.


book: John
contenido:
I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring those also, and they will listen to My voice and pay attention to My call, and they will become one flock with one Shepherd.


book: John
contenido:
No one takes it away from Me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I am authorized and have power to lay it down and to give it up, and I am authorized and have power to take it back. This command I have received from My Father.”


book: John
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Others were saying, “These are not the words and thoughts of one possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”


book: John
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So the Jews surrounded Him and began saying to Him, “How long are You going to keep us in suspense? If You are [really] the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), tell us so plainly and openly.”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered them, “I have told you so, yet you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name testify concerning Me [they are My credentials and the evidence declaring who I am].


book: John
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And I give them eternal life, and they will never, ever [by any means] perish; and no one will ever snatch them out of My hand.


book: John
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My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater and mightier than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.


book: John
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Jesus answered them, “I showed you many good works [and many acts of mercy] from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?”


book: John
contenido:
The Jews answered Him, “We are not going to stone You for a good work, but for blasphemy, because You, a mere man, make Yourself out to be God.”


book: John
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Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said, you are gods [human judges representing God, not divine beings]’?


book: John
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If He called them gods, men to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be undone or annulled or broken),


book: John
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[if that is true] then do you say of Him whom the Father sanctified and set apart for Himself and sent into the world, ‘You are blaspheming,’ because I said, ‘I am the Son of God’?


book: John
contenido:
If I do not do the works of My Father [that is, the miracles that only God could perform], then do not believe Me.


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But if I am doing them, even if you do not believe Me or have faith in Me, [at least] believe the works [that I do—admit that they are the works of God], so that you may know and keep on knowing [clearly—without any doubt] that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father [that is, I am One with Him].”


book: John
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He went back again across the Jordan to the place where John was first baptizing, and He was staying there.


book: John
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Many came to Him, and they were saying, “John did not perform a single sign (attesting miracle), but everything John said about this Man was true and accurate.”


book: John
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And many there believed and confidently trusted in Him [accepting Him as Savior, and following His teaching].


book: John
contenido:
The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus Now a certain man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village where Mary and her sister Martha lived.


book: John
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It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.


book: John
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So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, “Lord, he [our brother and Your friend] whom You love is sick.”


book: John
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When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death; but [on the contrary it is] for the glory and honor of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.”


book: John
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Now Jesus loved and was concerned about Martha and her sister and Lazarus [and considered them dear friends].


book: John
contenido:
The disciples said to Him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Jews were only recently going to stone You, and You are [thinking of] going back there again?”


book: John
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Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours [of light] in the day? Anyone who walks in the daytime does not stumble, because he sees [by] the light of this world.


book: John
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He said this, and after that said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him.”


book: John
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Then Thomas, who was called Didymus (the twin), said to his fellow disciples, “Let us go too, that we may die with Him.”


book: John
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and many of the Jews had come to see Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning [the loss of] their brother.


book: John
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So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet Him, while Mary remained sitting in the house.


book: John
contenido:
Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, relies on) Me [as Savior] will live even if he dies;


book: John
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She said to Him, “Yes, Lord; I have believed and continue to believe that You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of God, He who was [destined and promised] to come into the world [and it is for You that the world has waited].”


book: John
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After she had said this, she left and called her sister Mary, privately whispering [to her], “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.”


book: John
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So when the Jews who were with her in the house comforting her, saw how quickly Mary got up and left, they followed her, assuming that she was going to the tomb to weep there.


book: John
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When Mary came [to the place] where Jesus was and saw Him, she fell at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”


book: John
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When Jesus saw her sobbing, and the Jews who had come with her also sobbing, He was deeply moved in spirit [to the point of anger at the sorrow caused by death] and was troubled,


book: John
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But some of them said, “Could not this Man, who opened the blind man’s eyes, have kept this man from dying?”


book: John
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So Jesus, again deeply moved within [to the point of anger], approached the tomb. It was a cave, and a boulder was lying against it [to cover the entrance].


book: John
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Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there will be an offensive odor, for he has been dead four days! [It is hopeless!]”


book: John
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Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe [in Me], you will see the glory of God [the expression of His excellence]?”


book: John
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So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised His eyes [toward heaven] and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.


book: John
contenido:
I knew that You always hear Me and listen to Me; but I have said this because of the people standing around, so that they may believe that You have sent Me [and that You have made Me Your representative].”


book: John
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Out came the man who had been dead, his hands and feet tightly wrapped in burial cloths (linen strips), and with a [burial] cloth wrapped around his face. Jesus said to them, “Unwrap him and release him.”


book: John
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So then, many of the Jews who had come to [be with] Mary and who were eyewitnesses to what Jesus had done, believed in Him.


book: John
contenido:
Conspiracy to Kill Jesus So the chief priests and Pharisees convened a council [of the leaders in Israel], and said, “What are we doing? For this man performs many signs (attesting miracles).


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If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our [holy] place (the temple) and our nation.”


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But one of them, Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year [the year of Christ’s crucifixion], said to them, “You know nothing at all!


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Nor do you understand that it is expedient and politically advantageous for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”


book: John
contenido:
Now he did not say this [simply] on his own initiative; but being the high priest that year, he [was unknowingly used by God and] prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation,


book: John
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and not only for the nation, but also for the purpose of gathering together into one body the children of God who have been scattered abroad.


book: John
contenido:
For that reason Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews, but left there and went to the district that borders on the uninhabited wilderness, to a town called Ephraim; and He stayed there with the disciples.


book: John
contenido:
Now the Passover of the Jews was approaching, and many from the country went up to Jerusalem before Passover to purify themselves [ceremonially, so that they would be able to participate in the feast].


book: John
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So they were looking for Jesus as they stood in the temple [area], and saying among themselves, “What do you think? Will He not come to the feast at all?”


book: John
contenido:
Now the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where He was, he was to report it so that they might arrest Him.


book: John
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Mary Anoints Jesus Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom He had raised from the dead.


book: John
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So they gave a supper for Him there. Martha was serving, and Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him.


book: John
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Then Mary took a pound of very expensive perfume of pure nard, and she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.


book: John
contenido:
Now he said this, not because he cared about the poor [for he had never cared about them], but because he was a thief; and since he had the money box [serving as treasurer for the twelve disciples], he used to pilfer what was put into it.


book: John
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A large crowd of Jews learned that He was there [at Bethany]; and they came, not only because of Jesus, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.


book: John
contenido:
because on account of him many of the Jews were going away [from the teaching and traditions of the Jewish leaders] and believing in Jesus [following Him as Savior and Messiah].


book: John
contenido:
The Triumphal Entry The next day, when the large crowd who had come to the Passover feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,


book: John
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they took branches of palm trees [in homage to Him as King] and went out to meet Him, and they began shouting and kept shouting “Hosanna! Blessed (celebrated, praised) is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!”


book: John
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His disciples did not understand [the meaning of] these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified and exalted, they remembered that these things had been written about Him and had been done to Him.


book: John
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So the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to tell others about Him.


book: John
contenido:
For this reason the crowd went to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this [miraculous] sign.


book: John
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Then the Pharisees [argued and] said to one another, “You see that your efforts are futile. Look! The whole world has gone [running] after Him!”


book: John
contenido:
Greeks Seek Jesus Now there were some Greeks (Gentiles) among those who were going up to worship at the feast;


book: John
contenido:
these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”


book: John
contenido:
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone [just one grain, never more]. But if it dies, it produces much grain and yields a harvest.


book: John
contenido:
The one who loves his life [eventually] loses it [through death], but the one who hates his life in this world [and is concerned with pleasing God] will keep it for life eternal.


book: John
contenido:
If anyone serves Me, he must [continue to faithfully] follow Me [without hesitation, holding steadfastly to Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]; and wherever I am [in heaven’s glory], there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.


book: John
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Jesus Foretells His Death “Now My soul is troubled and deeply distressed; what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour [of trial and agony]’? But it is for this [very] purpose that I have come to this hour [this time and place].


book: John
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[Rather, I will say,] ‘Father, glorify (honor, extol) Your name!’” Then a voice came from heaven saying, “I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.”


book: John
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The crowd of people who stood nearby and heard the voice said that it had thundered; others said, “An angel has spoken to Him!”


book: John
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Now judgment is upon this world [the sentence is being passed]. Now the ruler of this world (Satan) will be cast out.


book: John
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And I, if and when I am lifted up from the earth [on the cross], will draw all people to Myself [Gentiles, as well as Jews].”


book: John
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At this the crowd answered Him, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ is to remain forever; how then can You say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?”


book: John
contenido:
So Jesus said to them, “The Light is among you [only] a little while longer. Walk while you have the Light [keep on living by it], so that darkness will not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going [he is drifting aimlessly].


book: John
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While you have the Light, believe and trust in the Light [have faith in it, hold on to it, rely on it], so that you may become sons of Light [being filled with Light as followers of God].” Jesus said these things, and then He left and hid Himself from them.


book: John
contenido:
Even though He had done so many signs (attesting miracles) right before them, yet they still did not believe and failed to trust Him—


book: John
contenido:
This was to fulfill what Isaiah the prophet said: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm (the power) of the Lord been shown (unveiled, revealed)?”


book: John
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“He has blinded their eyes and He hardened their heart, to keep them from seeing with their eyes and understanding with their heart and being converted; otherwise, I [their God] would heal them.”


book: John
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Nevertheless, even many of the leading men believed in Him [as Savior and Messiah], but because of the Pharisees they would not confess it, for fear that [if they acknowledged Him openly] they would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated);


book: John
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But Jesus loudly declared, “The one who believes and trusts in Me does not believe [only] in Me but [also believes] in Him who sent Me.


book: John
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I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes and trusts in Me [as Savior—all those who anchor their hope in Me and rely on the truth of My message] will not continue to live in darkness.


book: John
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If anyone hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but to save the world.


book: John
contenido:
Whoever rejects Me and refuses to accept My teachings, has one who judges him; the very word that I spoke will judge and condemn him on the last day.


book: John
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For I have never spoken on My own initiative or authority, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment regarding what to say and what to speak.


book: John
contenido:
I know that His commandment is eternal life. So the things I speak, I speak [in accordance with His exact instruction,] just as the Father has told Me.”


book: John
contenido:
The Lord’s Supper Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).


book: John
contenido:
It was during supper, when the devil had already put [the thought of] betraying Jesus into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son,


book: John
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that Jesus, knowing that the Father had put everything into His hands, and that He had come from God and was [now] returning to God,


book: John
contenido:
got up from supper, took off His [outer] robe, and taking a [servant’s] towel, He tied it around His waist.


book: John
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Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet Then He poured water into the basin and began washing the disciples’ feet and wiping them with the towel which was tied around His waist.


book: John
contenido:
Jesus replied to him, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but you will [fully] understand it later.”


book: John
contenido:
Peter said to Him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me [we can have nothing to do with each other].”


book: John
contenido:
Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, [in that case, wash] not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus said to him, “Anyone who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, and is completely clean. And you [My disciples] are clean, but not all of you.”


book: John
contenido:
So when He had washed their feet and put on His [outer] robe and reclined at the table again, He said to them, “Do you understand what I have done for you?


book: John
contenido:
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.


book: John
contenido:
If you know these things, you are blessed [happy and favored by God] if you put them into practice [and faithfully do them].


book: John
contenido:
I am not speaking of all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but [this has happened] in order that the Scripture may be fulfilled: ‘He who eats My bread has raised up his heel against Me [as My enemy].’


book: John
contenido:
From now on I am telling you [what will happen] before it occurs, so that when it does take place you may believe that I am He [who I say I am—the Christ, the Anointed, the Messiah].


book: John
contenido:
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the one who receives and welcomes whomever I send receives Me; and the one who receives Me receives Him who sent Me [in that same way].”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal After Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, one of you will betray Me and hand Me over.”


book: John
contenido:
So Simon Peter motioned to him (John) and [quietly] asked [him to ask Jesus] of whom He was speaking.


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I am going to give this piece [of bread] after I have dipped it.” So when He had dipped the piece of bread [into the dish], He gave it to Judas, son of Simon Iscariot.


book: John
contenido:
After [Judas had taken] the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly [without delay].”


book: John
contenido:
Some thought that, since Judas [as the treasurer of the group] had the money box, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he was to give something to the poor.


book: John
contenido:
So when Judas had left, Jesus said, “Now is [the time for] the Son of Man [to be] glorified, and God is glorified in Him;


book: John
contenido:
[if God is glorified in Him,] God will also glorify Him (the Son) in Himself, and will glorify Him at once.


book: John
contenido:
Little children, I am with you [only] a little longer. You will look for Me and, as I told the Jews, so I tell you now, ‘Where I am going, you are not able to come.’


book: John
contenido:
I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another.


book: John
contenido:
By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another.”


book: John
contenido:
Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now; but you will be able to follow later.”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered, “Will you [really] lay down your life for Me? I assure you and most solemnly say to you, before a rooster crows you will deny and completely disown Me three times.


book: John
contenido:
Jesus Comforts His Disciples “Do not let your heart be troubled (afraid, cowardly). Believe [confidently] in God and trust in Him, [have faith, hold on to it, rely on it, keep going and] believe also in Me.


book: John
contenido:
In My Father’s house are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you, because I am going there to prepare a place for you.


book: John
contenido:
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and I will take you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also.


book: John
contenido:
Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.


book: John
contenido:
Jesus’ Oneness with the Father If you had [really] known Me, you would also have known My Father. From now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time, and you do not know Me yet, Philip, nor recognize clearly who I am? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father?’


book: John
contenido:
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you I do not say on My own initiative or authority, but the Father, abiding continually in Me, does His works [His attesting miracles and acts of power].


book: John
contenido:
Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me; otherwise believe [Me] because of the [very] works themselves [which you have witnessed].


book: John
contenido:
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach], because I am going to the Father.


book: John
contenido:
And I will do whatever you ask in My name [as My representative], this I will do, so that the Father may be glorified and celebrated in the Son.


book: John
contenido:
Role of the Spirit And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever—


book: John
contenido:
the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He (the Holy Spirit) remains with you continually and will be in you.


book: John
contenido:
After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you will live also.


book: John
contenido:
On that day [when that time comes] you will know for yourselves that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you.


book: John
contenido:
The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him].”


book: John
contenido:
Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, what has happened that You are going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”


book: John
contenido:
Jesus answered, “If anyone [really] loves Me, he will keep My word (teaching); and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our dwelling place with him.


book: John
contenido:
One who does not [really] love Me does not keep My words. And the word (teaching) which you hear is not Mine, but is the Father’s who sent Me.


book: John
contenido:
But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you.


book: John
contenido:
Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]


book: John
contenido:
You heard Me tell you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you [really] loved Me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going [back] to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.


book: John
contenido:
I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does take place, you may believe and have faith [in Me].


book: John
contenido:
I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of the world (Satan) is coming. And he has no claim on Me [no power over Me nor anything that he can use against Me];


book: John
contenido:
but so that the world may know [without any doubt] that I love the Father, I do exactly as the Father has commanded Me [and act in full agreement with Him]. Get up, let us go from here.


book: John
contenido:
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit].


book: John
contenido:
You are already clean because of the word which I have given you [the teachings which I have discussed with you].


book: John
contenido:
Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me.


book: John
contenido:
I am the Vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him bears much fruit, for [otherwise] apart from Me [that is, cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.


book: John
contenido:
If anyone does not remain in Me, he is thrown out like a [broken off] branch, and withers and dies; and they gather such branches and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.


book: John
contenido:
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart], ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.


book: John
contenido:
My Father is glorified and honored by this, when you bear much fruit, and prove yourselves to be My [true] disciples.


book: John
contenido:
I have loved you just as the Father has loved Me; remain in My love [and do not doubt My love for you].


book: John
contenido:
If you keep My commandments and obey My teaching, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.


book: John
contenido:
I have told you these things so that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy may be made full and complete and overflowing.


book: John
contenido:
Disciples’ Relation to Each Other “This is My commandment, that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another, just as I have loved you.


book: John
contenido:
I do not call you servants any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you [My] friends, because I have revealed to you everything that I have heard from My Father.


book: John
contenido:
You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed and placed and purposefully planted you, so that you would go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit will remain and be lasting, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name [as My representative] He may give to you.


book: John
contenido:
Disciples’ Relation to the World “If the world hates you [and it does], know that it has hated Me before it hated you.


book: John
contenido:
If you belonged to the world, the world would love [you as] its own and would treat you with affection. But you are not of the world [you no longer belong to it], but I have chosen you out of the world. And because of this the world hates you.


book: John
contenido:
Remember [and continue to remember] that I told you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.


book: John
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But they will do all these [hurtful] things to you for My name’s sake [because you bear My name and are identified with Me], for they do not know the One who sent Me.


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If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have [the guilt of their] sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.


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If I had not done among them the works (attesting miracles) which no one else [ever] did, they would not have [the guilt of their] sin; but now [the fact is that] they have both seen [these works] and have hated Me [and continue to hate Me] and My Father as well.


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But [this is so] that the word which has been written in their Law would be fulfilled, ‘They hated Me without a cause.’


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“But when the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of Truth who comes from the Father, He will testify and bear witness about Me.


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Jesus’ Warning “I have told you these things so that you will not stumble or be caught off guard and fall away.


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They will put you out of the synagogues and make you outcasts. And a time is coming when whoever kills you will think that he is offering service to God.


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I have told you these things [now], so that when their time comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not say these things to you at the beginning, because I was with you.


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The Holy Spirit Promised “But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’


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But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts [and taken complete possession of them].


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But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him (the Holy Spirit) to you [to be in close fellowship with you].


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And He, when He comes, will convict the world about [the guilt of] sin [and the need for a Savior], and about righteousness, and about judgment:


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about righteousness [personal integrity and godly character], because I am going to My Father and you will no longer see Me;


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about judgment [the certainty of it], because the ruler of this world (Satan) has been judged and condemned.


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But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth [full and complete truth]. For He will not speak on His own initiative, but He will speak whatever He hears [from the Father—the message regarding the Son], and He will disclose to you what is to come [in the future].


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He will glorify and honor Me, because He (the Holy Spirit) will take from what is Mine and will disclose it to you.


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All things that the Father has are Mine. Because of this I said that He [the Spirit] will take from what is Mine and will reveal it to you.


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Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Foretold “A little while, and you will no longer see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.”


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Some of His disciples said to one another, “What does He mean when He tells us, ‘A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me’; and, ‘because I am going to My Father’?”


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So they were saying, “What does He mean when He says, ‘A little while’? We do not know what He is talking about.”


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Jesus knew that they wanted to ask Him, so He said to them, “Are you wondering among yourselves about what I meant when I said, ‘A little while, and you will not see Me, and again a little while, and you will see Me’?


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I assure you and most solemnly say to you, that you will weep and grieve [in great mourning], but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.


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A woman, when she is in labor, has pain because her time [to give birth] has come; but when she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish because of her joy that a child has come into the world.


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So for now you are in grief; but I will see you again, and [then] your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away from you your [great] joy.


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Prayer Promises In that day you will not [need to] ask Me about anything. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name [as My representative], He will give you.


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Until now you have not asked [the Father] for anything in My name; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy may be full and complete.


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“I have told you these things in figurative language (veiled language, proverbs); the hour is now coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech, but I will tell you plainly about the Father.


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In that day you will ask in My name, and I am not saying to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf [because it will be unnecessary];


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for the Father Himself [tenderly] loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from the Father.


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I came from the Father and have come into the world; again, I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”


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Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; because of this we believe [without any doubt] that you came from God.”


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Take careful notice: an hour is coming, and has arrived, when you will all be scattered, each to his own home, leaving Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.


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I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]


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The High Priestly Prayer When Jesus had spoken these things, He raised His eyes to heaven [in prayer] and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, so that Your Son may glorify You.


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Just as You have given Him power and authority over all mankind, [now glorify Him] so that He may give eternal life to all whom You have given Him [to be His—permanently and forever].


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Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true [supreme and sovereign] God, and [in the same manner know] Jesus [as the] Christ whom You have sent.


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Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory and majesty that I had with You before the world existed.


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“I have manifested Your name [and revealed Your very self, Your real self] to the people whom You have given Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept and obeyed Your word.


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Now [at last] they know [with confident assurance] that all You have given Me is from You [it is really and truly Yours].


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For the words which You gave Me I have given them; and they received and accepted them and truly understood [with confident assurance] that I came from You [from Your presence], and they believed [without any doubt] that You sent Me.


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I pray for them; I do not pray for the world, but for those You have given Me, because they belong to You;


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and all things that are Mine are Yours, and [all things that are] Yours are Mine; and I am glorified in them.


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I am no longer in the world; yet they are still in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, so that they may be one just as We are.


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While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name which You have given Me; and I guarded them and protected them, and not one of them was lost except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.


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The Disciples in the World But now I am coming to You; and I say these things [while I am still] in the world so that they may experience My joy made full and complete and perfect within them [filling their hearts with My delight].


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I have given to them Your word [the message You gave Me]; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world and do not belong to the world, just as I am not of the world and do not belong to it.


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I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but that You keep them and protect them from the evil one.


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Just as You commissioned and sent Me into the world, I also have commissioned and sent them (believers) into the world.


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For their sake I sanctify Myself [to do Your will], so that they also may be sanctified [set apart, dedicated, made holy] in [Your] truth.


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“I do not pray for these alone [it is not for their sake only that I make this request], but also for [all] those who [will ever] believe and trust in Me through their message,


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that they all may be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe [without any doubt] that You sent Me.


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Their Future Glory I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one, just as We are one;


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I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected and completed into one, so that the world may know [without any doubt] that You sent Me, and [that You] have loved them, just as You have loved Me.


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Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given to Me [as Your gift to Me], may be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.


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“O just and righteous Father, although the world has not known You and has never acknowledged You [and the revelation of Your mercy], yet I have always known You; and these [believers] know [without any doubt] that You sent Me;


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and I have made Your name known to them, and will continue to make it known, so that the love with which You have loved Me may be in them [overwhelming their heart], and I [may be] in them.”


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Judas Betrays Jesus Having said these things, Jesus left with His disciples and went across the ravine of the Kidron. There was a garden there, which He and His disciples entered.


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Now Judas, who was betraying Him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.


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So Judas, having obtained the Roman cohort and some officers from the high priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.


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Then Jesus, knowing all that was about to happen to Him, went to them and asked, “Whom do you want?”


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They answered Him, “Jesus the Nazarene.” Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas, who was betraying Him, was also standing with them.


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This was to fulfill and verify the words He had spoken, “Of those whom You have given Me, I have not lost even one.”


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Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.


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So Jesus said to Peter, “Put the sword [back] in its sheath! Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?”


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Jesus before Annas and Caiaphas So the cohort and their commander and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him,


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and led Him to Annas first; for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.


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It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.


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Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, so he went with Jesus into the courtyard of the [residence of the] high priest;


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but Peter was standing outside at the door. So the other disciple (John), who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter inside.


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Then the servant girl who kept the door said to Peter, “You are not one of this Man’s disciples, are you?” He said, “I am not.”


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Now the servants and the officers had made a fire of coals, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. And Peter was with them, standing and warming himself.


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Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I always taught in a synagogue and in the temple [area], where all the Jews habitually congregate; and I said nothing in secret.


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But when He said this, one of the officers who was standing nearby struck Jesus [in the face], saying, “Is that how You answer the high priest?”


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Jesus replied, “If I have said anything wrong, make a formal statement about the wrong; but if [I spoke] properly, why did you strike Me?”


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Peter’s Denial of Jesus Now Simon Peter was [still] standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You are not one of His disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.”


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One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the one whose ear Peter cut off, said, “Did I not see you with Him in the garden?”


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Jesus before Pilate Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium (governor’s palace). Now it was early and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium so that they would not be [ceremonially] unclean, but might [be able to] eat [and participate in the Feast of Unleavened Bread which began after] the Passover [supper].


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They answered, “If He were not a criminal, we would not have handed Him over to you [for judgment].”


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Then Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and judge Him according to your own law.” The Jews said, “We are not permitted to put anyone to death.”


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This was to fulfill the word which Jesus had spoken to indicate by what manner of death He was going to die.


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So Pilate went into the Praetorium again, and called Jesus and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”


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Pilate answered, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own people and their chief priests have handed You over to me. What have You done [that is worthy of death]?”


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Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not of this world [nor does it have its origin in this world]. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting [hard] to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this world.”


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So Pilate said to Him, “Then You are a King?” Jesus answered, “You say [correctly] that I am a King. This is why I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth [who is a friend of the truth and belongs to the truth] hears and listens carefully to My voice.”


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Pilate said to Him [scornfully], “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, “I find no guilt in Him [no crime, no cause for an accusation].


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But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover. So shall I release for you the King of the Jews?”


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And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and put a purple robe around Him;


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and they kept coming up to Him, saying [mockingly], “Hail, King of the Jews [Good health! Peace! Long life to you, King of the Jews]!” And they slapped Him in the face.


book: John
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Then Pilate came out again and said to them, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you so that you may know that I find no guilt in Him [no crime, no cause for an accusation].”


book: John
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So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, and Pilate said to them, “Look! The Man!”


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When the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify [Him]! Crucify [Him]!” Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no guilt in Him [no crime, no cause for an accusation].”


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The Jews answered him, “We have a law [regarding blasphemy], and according to that law He should die, because He made Himself out to be the Son of God.”


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He went into the Praetorium again and said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus did not answer him.


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So Pilate said to Him, “You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?”


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Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me at all if it had not been given to you from above. For this reason the sin and guilt of the one who handed Me over to you is greater [than your own].”


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As a result of this, Pilate kept making efforts to release Him, but the Jews kept screaming, “If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar! Anyone who makes himself out [to be] a king opposes Caesar [and rebels against the emperor]!”


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When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha.


book: John
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Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover [week], and it was about the sixth hour. He said to the Jews, “Look, your King!”


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But they shouted, “Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar!”


book: John
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So they took Jesus, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of the Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha.


book: John
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Pilate also wrote an inscription [on a placard] and put it on the cross. And it was written: “JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”


book: John
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And many of the Jews read this inscription, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek.


book: John
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Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews’; but, ‘He said, “I am King of the Jews.”’”


book: John
contenido:
Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His outer clothes and made four parts, a part for each soldier, and also the tunic. But the tunic was seamless, woven [in one piece] from the top throughout.


