When they saw him, they related what they had been told about this child,

But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the evil deeds that he had done,

Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

so that you may know for certain the things you were taught.

and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.

for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’

So the news about him spread into all areas of the region.

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

John’s disciples informed him about all these things. So John called two of his disciples

So if you cannot do such a very little thing as this, why do you worry about the rest?

They were talking to each other about all the things that had happened.

So the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.

This report about Jesus circulated throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.

But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things,

When he went out from there, the experts in the law and the Pharisees began to oppose him bitterly, and to ask him hostile questions about many things,

Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said,

When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said, “Lord, should we use our swords?”

Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things written about himself in all the scriptures.

At that moment, she came up to them and began to give thanks to God and to speak about the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

While the people were filled with anticipation and they all wondered whether perhaps John could be the Christ,