He went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he might betray Jesus, handing him over to them.

But Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”

Then he ordered the man to tell no one, but commanded him, “Go and show yourself to a priest, and bring the offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”