And he went outside and wept bitterly.

But the older son became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and appealed to him,

Then Jesus went out and made his way, as he customarily did, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.

When he came out, he was not able to speak to them. They realized that he had seen a vision in the holy place, because he was making signs to them and remained unable to speak.

The next morning Jesus departed and went to a deserted place. Yet the crowds were seeking him, and they came to him and tried to keep him from leaving them.

But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please excuse me.’