The Israelites turn justice into bitterness; they throw what is fair and right to the ground.

You too will act like drunkards; you will go into hiding; you too will seek refuge from the enemy.

How precious and fair! Grain will make the young men flourish and new wine the young women.

From that time Jesus began to preach this message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

So then, if you bring your gift to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,

leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your gift.

Beware of people, because they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues.

Then Jesus began to criticize openly the cities in which he had done many of his miracles, because they did not repent.

Then some of the experts in the law along with some Pharisees answered him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”

These are the things that defile a person; it is not eating with unwashed hands that defiles a person.”

He said to them, “Not everyone can accept this statement, except those to whom it has been given.

And call no one your ‘father’ on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.

And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and the one who dwells in it.

And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you,

for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, that is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

At that he began to curse, and he swore with an oath, “I do not know the man!” At that moment a rooster crowed.

And tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had died were raised.

As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way,

In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”