“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that all these things are about to take place?”

and said, “By what authority are you doing these things? Or who gave you this authority to do these things?”

All these evils come from within and defile a person.”

They also had a few small fish. After giving thanks for these, he told them to serve these as well.

The man said to him, “Teacher, I have wholeheartedly obeyed all these laws since my youth.”

So also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, right at the door.

I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

After this he appeared in a different form to two of them while they were on their way to the country.

These signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages;

Now immediately, when Jesus realized in his spirit that they were contemplating such thoughts, he said to them, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts?

Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question. Answer me and I will tell you by what authority I do these things:

For nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines. These are but the beginning of birth pains.

So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Then Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue. Many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did he get these ideas? And what is this wisdom that has been given to him? What are these miracles that are done through his hands?

They went out and proclaimed everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through the accompanying signs.]]