Or who has first given to God, that God needs to repay him?

But Solomon built a house for him.

So indeed it was credited to Abraham as righteousness.

As he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.

The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine,

When he was in Galilee, they had followed him and given him support. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were there too.

Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”

“Have you understood all these things?” They replied, “Yes.”

They stripped him and put a scarlet robe around him,

They left their nets immediately and followed him.

Immediately Jesus sent the man away with a very strong warning.

that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, may serve him without fear,

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

Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?

But they said to him, ‘Sir, he has ten minas already!’

They were delighted and arranged to give him money.

So they gave him a piece of broiled fish,

Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in the Son

To him belongs the power forever. Amen.