And those who were in front scolded him to get him to be quiet, but he shouted even more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

So Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

One of the criminals who was hanging there railed at him, saying, “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!”

He has demonstrated power with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts.

Now in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice,

“Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for their ancestors did the same things to the false prophets.

In the same way therefore not one of you can be my disciple if he does not renounce all his own possessions.

The chief priests and the experts in the law were trying to find some way to execute Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.

And I will say to myself, “You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!”’

Now one of the Pharisees asked Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table.

and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and disabilities: Mary (called Magdalene), from whom seven demons had gone out,

Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and the demonic spirits begged Jesus to let them go into them. He gave them permission.

Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Then people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and take their places at the banquet table in the kingdom of God.

I tell you, he will give them justice speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

But the twelve understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what Jesus meant.

Thus they were unable in the presence of the people to trap him with his own words. And stunned by his answer, they fell silent.

And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once.”

You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will have some of you put to death.

Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles.