and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

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

Again he said, “To what should I compare the kingdom of God?

Then he said to them, “Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

Thus I grant to you a kingdom, just as my Father granted to me,

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.”

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

Therefore he said, “A nobleman went to a distant country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return.

But Jesus said to them, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, for that is what I was sent to do.”

Some time afterward he went on through towns and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him,

But I tell you most certainly, there are some standing here who will not experience death before they see the kingdom of God.”

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

I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

When Jesus noticed this, he said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!

(He had not consented to their plan and action.) He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God.

When he returned after receiving the kingdom, he summoned these slaves to whom he had given the money. He wanted to know how much they had earned by trading.