I tell you, even though the man inside will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of the first man’s sheer persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.

But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you.

So Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.

Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

When they sprout leaves, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near.

For just like the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.

Look at my hands and my feet; it’s me! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones like you see I have.”

But a Samaritan who was traveling came to where the injured man was, and when he saw him, he felt compassion for him.

So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He replied, “You say so.”

While they were saying these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

“Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace.

While the people were filled with anticipation and they all wondered whether perhaps John could be the Christ,

Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one who serves.

When day came, the council of the elders of the people gathered together, both the chief priests and the experts in the law. Then they led Jesus away to their council

So the Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this black mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled out by the roots and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

When his time of service was over, he went to his home.

When he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.

I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired workers.”’

Now on the way to Jerusalem, Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee.

who will not receive many times more in this age – and in the age to come, eternal life.”