And Jesus said to him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”

because you will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard.

“that it may go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth.”

Then you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

And now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things take place.”

and so were James and John, Zebedee’s sons, who were Simon’s business partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.”

Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and you will be blind, unable to see the sun for a time!” Immediately mistiness and darkness came over him, and he went around seeking people to lead him by the hand.