This is the first and greatest commandment.

not by earth, because it is his footstool, and not by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.

and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

“A disciple is not greater than his teacher, nor a slave greater than his master.

Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah, who is to come.

For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.”

I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.

For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.

Then he instructed his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.

If David then calls him ‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?”

Nor are you to be called ‘teacher,’ for you have one teacher, the Christ.

What is your verdict?” They answered, “He is guilty and deserves death.”

saying, “Prophesy for us, you Christ! Who hit you?”

They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “Place of the Skull”)