But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.

Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner.”

But she was greatly troubled by his words and began to wonder about the meaning of this greeting.

“But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, rue, and every herb, yet you neglect justice and love for God! But you should have done these things without neglecting the others.

The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their contemporaries than the people of light.

from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.

But Jesus turned and rebuked them,

They were all amazed and began to say to one another, “What’s happening here? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”

And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.

As the sun was setting, all those who had any relatives sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus. He placed his hands on every one of them and healed them.

Then he said to them, “Watch out and guard yourself from all types of greed, because one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

So the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God!

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

He has done this to show mercy to our ancestors, and to remember his holy covenant –

Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high

When they could not pay, he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”

I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

They devour widows’ property, and as a show make long prayers. They will receive a more severe punishment.”

Then he said to them, “What are these matters you are discussing so intently as you walk along?” And they stood still, looking sad.

“This is what the Lord has done for me at the time when he has been gracious to me, to take away my disgrace among people.”