And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

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

Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed – and a sword will pierce your own soul as well!”

So when Joseph and Mary had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

So Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years old. He was the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli,

Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness,

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

Then the devil led him up to a high place and showed him in a flash all the kingdoms of the world.

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

Yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to a woman who was a widow at Zarephath in Sidon.

For Peter and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken,

When Jesus saw their faith he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

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

But those days are coming, and when the bridegroom is taken from them, at that time they will fast.”

But they were filled with mindless rage and began debating with one another what they would do to Jesus.

“Woe to you who are well satisfied with food now, for you will be hungry. “Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

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

He also told them a parable: “Someone who is blind cannot lead another who is blind, can he? Won’t they both fall into a pit?