And he went outside and wept bitterly.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and with people.

and entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth.

And he got up and followed him, leaving everything behind.

“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, and wife and children, and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.

So they hurried off and located Mary and Joseph, and found the baby lying in a manger.

There will be great earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven.

and he took it and ate it in front of them.

Joy and gladness will come to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,

The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’

And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.

and how our chief priests and rulers handed him over to be condemned to death, and crucified him.

Then people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and take their places at the banquet table in the kingdom of God.

Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let us eat and celebrate,

Simon (whom he named Peter), and his brother Andrew; and James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,

And all who heard Jesus were astonished at his understanding and his answers.

Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue released, and he spoke, blessing God.

But Jesus turned and rebuked them,

Then he placed his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.

Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us to eat.”