and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.

Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

For Adam was formed first and then Eve.

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

Then Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again. And he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.

Then when desire conceives, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is full grown, it gives birth to death.

But they have no root in themselves and do not endure. Then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.

He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel he had wrapped around himself.

He then said to his disciple, “Look, here is your mother!” From that very time the disciple took her into his own home.

Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he has brought to an end all rule and all authority and power.

Besides, we have experienced discipline from our earthly fathers and we respected them; shall we not submit ourselves all the more to the Father of spirits and receive life?

Those along the path are the ones who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.”