The whole crowd was trying to touch him, because power was coming out from him and healing them all.

Soon afterward Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him.

So Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied, “Say it, Teacher.”

But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?”

Then they departed and went throughout the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.

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

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

Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he said to them,

Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish the tower, all who see it will begin to make fun of him.

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

I tell you, in that night there will be two people in one bed; one will be taken and the other left.

There will be two women grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.”

Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart.

When Jesus noticed this, he said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!

Then he will show you a large furnished room upstairs. Make preparations there.”

“But look, the hand of the one who betrays me is with me on the table.

But Jesus said, “Enough of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

Then he said to them, “What are these matters you are discussing so intently as you walk along?” And they stood still, looking sad.

Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and enter into his glory?”

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and the regaining of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed,