But when a stronger man attacks and conquers him, he takes away the first man’s armor on which the man relied and divides up his plunder.

I will therefore have him flogged and release him.”

Then the women remembered his words,

and he took it and ate it in front of them.

from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.

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

So they made signs to the baby’s father, inquiring what he wanted to name his son.

to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.

And all who heard Jesus were astonished at his understanding and his answers.

Yet his parents did not understand the remark he made to them.

He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by all.

They were amazed at his teaching, because he spoke with authority.

Then his disciples asked him what this parable meant.

And they began to beg him not to order them to depart into the abyss.

But Jesus gently took her by the hand and said, “Child, get up.”

Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.

but the villagers refused to welcome him, because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.

plotting against him, to catch him in something he might say.

I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Now large crowds were accompanying Jesus, and turning to them he said,