Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

And a voice from heaven said, “This is my one dear Son; in him I take great delight.”

The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become bread.”

the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, and on those who sit in the region and shadow of death a light has dawned.”

When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. After he sat down his disciples came to him.

So then, if you bring your gift to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,

But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

not by earth, because it is his footstool, and not by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.

But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

so that you may be like your Father in heaven, since he causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors do the same, don’t they?

And if you only greet your brothers, what more do you do? Even the Gentiles do the same, don’t they?

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, won’t he clothe you even more, you people of little faith?

For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.

When Jesus heard this he was amazed and said to those who followed him, “I tell you the truth, I have not found such faith in anyone in Israel!

And a great storm developed on the sea so that the waves began to swamp the boat. But he was asleep.

And the men were amazed and said, “What sort of person is this? Even the winds and the sea obey him!”

Then the demons begged him, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”