He strictly ordered that no one should know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.

Having no regard for the command of God, you hold fast to human tradition.”

Then he called the crowd again and said to them, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand.

They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.”

But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,

During the feast it was customary to release one prisoner to the people, whomever they requested.

So Pilate asked them, “Do you want me to release the king of the Jews for you?”

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas instead.

And wherever he would go – into villages, towns, or countryside – they would place the sick in the marketplaces, and would ask him if they could just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.

He said, “The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!”

But no one is able to enter a strong man’s house and steal his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can thoroughly plunder his house.

A member of the crowd said to him, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that makes him mute.

He answered them, “You unbelieving generation! How much longer must I be with you? How much longer must I endure you? Bring him to me.”

Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man and said to him, “Have courage! Get up! He is calling you.”

He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

Because he wanted to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them. Then, after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.

Jesus gave them permission. So the unclean spirits came out and went into the pigs. Then the herd rushed down the steep slope into the lake, and about two thousand were drowned in the lake.

If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off! It is better for you to enter into life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, to the unquenchable fire.

If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off! It is better to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.

and said to them, “Go to the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.