All who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, “What then will this child be?” For the Lord’s hand was indeed with him.

for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from brambles.

He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey – no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take an extra tunic.

And now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things take place.”

And if you lend to those from whom you hope to be repaid, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, so that they may be repaid in full.

He said to them, “What things?” “The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene,” they replied, “a man who, with his powerful deeds and words, proved to be a prophet before God and all the people;