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If you do not listen, and if you do not take it to heart to honor My name,” says the LORD of Hosts, “I will send a curse among you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already begun to curse them, because you are not taking it to heart.

‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings.

The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away.

They discussed this among themselves and concluded, “It is because we did not bring any bread.”

Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread?

Jesus invited a little child to stand among them.

It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

…and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—

What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother.

The greatest among you shall be your servant.

“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

So the guards took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been circulated among the Jews to this very day.

Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up among us.”

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop.

Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word,

Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”

Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all.

Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them,

Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

They deliberated among themselves what they should answer: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!

And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.

Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”

In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.”

Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.

Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there.

A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”

I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings.

The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.

Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”

Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.

What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?

“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?

So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why did you not believe him?’

But when the tenants saw the son, they discussed it among themselves and said, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’

There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves.

After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.

Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.

A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.

But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.

For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.

When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know.

“Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?”

“Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus replied.

At this, the Jews began to argue among themselves, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?”

At this, the Jews said to one another, “Where does He intend to go that we will not find Him? Will He go where the Jews are dispersed among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?

When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.”

Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message.

As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples.

So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.

Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.

Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.

So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.

It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.

Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say that he would not die, but only, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you?”

In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said,

Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.

Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’

But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”

There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,

The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.

In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’

When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.

“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”

At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.

After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.

The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,

Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,

…and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.

Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.