Jesus answered them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.

The father went to the other son and said the same thing. This boy answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but did not go.

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Make sure that you are not alarmed, for this must happen, but the end is still to come.

“Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.

The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’

The one with the two talents also came and said, ‘Sir, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more.’

Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus replied, “You have said it yourself.”

Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you.” And all the disciples said the same thing.

Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and took hold of Jesus and arrested him.

The governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas!”

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

But Jesus met them, saying, “Greetings!” They came to him, held on to his feet and worshiped him.

Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. They will see me there.”

While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened.

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

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

And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.

So he got up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Be quiet! Calm down!” Then the wind stopped, and it was dead calm.

Now the herdsmen ran off and spread the news in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened.

Then the woman, with fear and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before him and told him the whole truth.