“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

And the news of this spread throughout that region.

As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’

“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”

But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you!

But I tell you, it will be more bearable for the region of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you!”

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.

But she came and bowed down before him and said, “Lord, help me!”

When the disciples saw it they were amazed, saying, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?”

You are blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred?

and because lawlessness will increase so much, the love of many will grow cold.

Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath.

Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe him.

Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.

When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or naked and clothe you?

When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’