Then you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

But when you are invited, go and take the least important place, so that when your host approaches he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up here to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who share the meal with you.

So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

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

Therefore see to it that the light in you is not darkness.

I tell you, you will never get out of there until you have paid the very last cent!”

“What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, let me see again.”

And Jesus said to him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”

“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

They will demolish you – you and your children within your walls – and they will not leave within you one stone on top of another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”

When Jesus saw their faith he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk’?

As they were walking along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”

Which of these three do you think became a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?”

And Peter said, “Look, we have left everything we own to follow you!”

Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know me.”

“Ha! Leave us alone, Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are – the Holy One of God.”

Then he came up and touched the bier, and those who carried it stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!”

So Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied, “Say it, Teacher.”

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven, thus she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little loves little.”