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

This was the first registration, taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!”

and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.

For my eyes have seen your salvation

When he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.

And all who heard Jesus were astonished at his understanding and his answers.

John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one more powerful than I am is coming – I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Herod added this to them all: He locked up John in prison.

So then, if you will worship me, all this will be yours.”

He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by all.

When they heard this, all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage.

When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets started to tear.

So when they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.

Yet Jesus himself frequently withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.

“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your comfort already.

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do what I tell you?

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

Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.