I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town!

But the expert, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

What father among you, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish?

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

When he went out from there, the experts in the law and the Pharisees began to oppose him bitterly, and to ask him hostile questions about many things,

In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you must say.”

Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, blessed are those slaves!

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

Then Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for everyone?”

Blessed is that slave whom his master finds at work when he returns.

When Jesus saw her, he called her to him and said, “Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.”

Thus Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what should I compare it?

Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he said to them,

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.

Then when Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. He said to them,

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

Then the slave said, ‘Sir, what you instructed has been done, and there is still room.’

But the Pharisees and the experts in the law were complaining, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”