For he has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,

as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from long ago,

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

in holiness and righteousness before him for as long as we live.

to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.

Now Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem every year for the feast of the Passover.

for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’

So when the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until a more opportune time.

So the news about him spread into all areas of the region.

John’s disciples informed him about all these things. So John called two of his disciples

Then his disciples asked him what this parable meant.

but the villagers refused to welcome him, because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.

Others, to test him, began asking for a sign from heaven.

plotting against him, to catch him in something he might say.

And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life?

Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.

There right in front of him was a man suffering from dropsy.

If he cannot succeed, he will send a representative while the other is still a long way off and ask for terms of peace.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming to hear him.