Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.

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

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed.

They left their nets immediately and followed him.

They immediately left the boat and their father and followed him.

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

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

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

because he taught them like one who had authority, not like their experts in the law.

As he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.

Jesus and his disciples got up and followed him.

But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that entire region.

But the Pharisees said, “By the ruler of demons he casts out demons.”

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John appeared.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

But the Pharisees went out and plotted against him, as to how they could assassinate him.