Then Jesus said, “A man had two sons.

Now the first covenant, in fact, had regulations for worship and its earthly sanctuary.

When he found a pearl of great value, he went out and sold everything he had and bought it.

He lived among the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain.

and they began selling their property and possessions and distributing the proceeds to everyone, as anyone had need.

and placing them at the apostles’ feet. The proceeds were distributed to each, as anyone had need.

Now when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself,

Other seeds fell on rocky ground where they did not have much soil. They sprang up quickly because the soil was not deep.

“What do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’

Other seed fell on rocky ground where it did not have much soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep.

Instead, a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him and came and fell at his feet.

He had one left, his one dear son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’

For they all gave out of their wealth. But she, out of her poverty, put in what she had to live on, everything she had.”

Then they went out and ran from the tomb, for terror and bewilderment had seized them. And they said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he knew what was in man.

Then I saw another beast coming up from the earth. He had two horns like a lamb, but was speaking like a dragon.

The angel who spoke to me had a golden measuring rod with which to measure the city and its foundation stones and wall.

Now John wore clothing made from camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his diet consisted of locusts and wild honey.

Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it and found none.

Jesus also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who was informed of accusations that his manager was wasting his assets.