But some who were present indignantly said to one another, “Why this waste of expensive ointment?

He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert.”

Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

When the slave girl saw him, she began again to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them.”

After some time his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she kept herself in seclusion. She said,

But she was greatly troubled by his words and began to wonder about the meaning of this greeting.

Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue released, and he spoke, blessing God.

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

and to offer a sacrifice according to what is specified in the law of the Lord, a pair of doves or two young pigeons.

So the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.

Then he began to tell them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read.”

Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk’?

He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

So he was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”

She came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his cloak, and at once the bleeding stopped.

Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”

For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself?

Heal the sick in that town and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come upon you!’

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

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.”