he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the holy place of the Lord and burn incense.

When his time of service was over, he went to his home.

because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name;

he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

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

He has done this to show mercy to our ancestors, and to remember his holy covenant –

Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. And while he was praying, the heavens opened,

Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man does not live by bread alone.’”

Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.’”

Immediately he stood up before them, picked up the stretcher he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God.

On another Sabbath, Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching. Now a man was there whose right hand was withered.

The whole crowd was trying to touch him, because power was coming out from him and healing them all.

“Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for their ancestors did the same things to the false prophets.

“But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.

“Everyone who comes to me and listens to my words and puts them into practice – I will show you what he is like:

A centurion there had a slave who was highly regarded, but who was sick and at the point of death.

That is why I did not presume to come to you. Instead, say the word, and my servant must be healed.

This report about Jesus circulated throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.