And they began making fun of him, because they knew that she was dead.

But when the crowds found out, they followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and cured those who needed healing.

because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. For from now on all generations will call me blessed,

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tiny stroke of a letter in the law to become void.

He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;

But Jesus said, “Enough of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,

Now when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord

But the news about him spread even more, and large crowds were gathering together to hear him and to be healed of their illnesses.

and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people. When I examined him before you, I did not find this man guilty of anything you accused him of doing.

All their neighbors were filled with fear, and throughout the entire hill country of Judea all these things were talked about.

(just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male will be set apart to the Lord”),

But he replied to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.”

He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advance for him,

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

Then you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

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

that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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

Then a little later someone else saw him and said, “You are one of them too.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”