They all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was picked up – twelve baskets of broken pieces.

But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand by his side,

and they went on to another village.

Which of these three do you think became a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?”

Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.

In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, ‘There will be scorching heat,’ and there is.

No, I tell you! But unless you repent, you will all perish as well!

No, I tell you! But unless you repent you will all perish as well!”

Thus Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what should I compare it?

“Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.

If he cannot succeed, he will send a representative while the other is still a long way off and ask for terms of peace.

But the older son became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and appealed to him,

If then you haven’t been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will entrust you with the true riches?

Likewise, just as it was in the days of Lot, people were eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, building;

Now a certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

He was trying to get a look at Jesus, but being a short man he could not see over the crowd.