But they could not reply to this.

So they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?”

When they heard this, all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage.

Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

So he called one of the slaves and asked what was happening.

The Pharisees (who loved money) heard all this and ridiculed him.

The man replied, “I have wholeheartedly obeyed all these laws since my youth.”

But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was extremely wealthy.

After Jesus had said this, he continued on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

For if such things are done when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and enter into his glory?”

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

One of the experts in religious law answered him, “Teacher, when you say these things you insult us too.”

For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Then Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by whose authority I do these things.”

So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

and when they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.

While they were saying these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

All their neighbors were filled with fear, and throughout the entire hill country of Judea all these things were talked about.

After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow me,” he said to him.