Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. And while he was praying, the heavens opened,

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

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

“But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

After Jesus had finished teaching all this to the people, he entered Capernaum.

This report about Jesus circulated throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.

Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because they were all waiting for him.

Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them to tell no one what had happened.

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

Heal the sick in that town and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come upon you!’

Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!

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

For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

But some of them said, “By the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons, he casts out demons.”

But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has already overtaken you.

When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his possessions are safe.

But he replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”

Woe to you! You build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed.

For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

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