When it was early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people plotted against Jesus to execute him.

In reply all the people said, “Let his blood be on us and on our children!”

Then he released Barabbas for them. But after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.

Above his head they put the charge against him, which read: “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.”

And tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had died were raised.

(They came out of the tombs after his resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.)

He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

The guards were shaken and became like dead men because they were so afraid of him.

So the eleven disciples went to Galilee to the mountain Jesus had designated.

They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality.

After assembling all the chief priests and experts in the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.

“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.

Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.

In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.

“Again, you have heard that it was said to an older generation, ‘Do not break an oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’

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.

But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.

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

But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. Instead, just say the word and my servant will be healed.