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So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”

For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death

“You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered.

And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”

“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”

When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.

For many are called, but few are chosen.”

For many are called, but few are chosen.”

They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.

But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?

Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.

They tie up heavy, burdensome loads and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

…the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are.

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity.

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity.

In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.

So you testify against yourselves that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets.

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.

All these are the beginning of birth pains.

…then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

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

Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

…and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.

Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”

After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”

Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”

…and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”

…and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”

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

…and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’

And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

“What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”

Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.

“Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?

So the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”

And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”

These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter),

…and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.”

But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?”

Looking at those seated in a circle around Him, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers!

Some are like the seeds along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.

Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.

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

Still others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.”

But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?”

“Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”

“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.”

Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.

Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.

Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him; but the things that come out of a man, these are what defile him.”

“Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him,

…because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.)

All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.”

Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts?

“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

Then Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God arrive with power.”

“What are you disputing with them?” He asked.

“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”

…and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh.

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”

But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”

“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles,

“You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I will drink, or be baptized with the baptism I will undergo?”

If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’”

…and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

“By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?”

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”

But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.”

He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!”

When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further.

“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”

Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

“Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”