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Matthew 3:15
Suffer it now: for thus it becoms us to fulfil all righteousness.
Jesus responds to John the Baptist who protests baptizing him
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Matthew 4:4
It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
First temptation in the wilderness, Satan tells Jesus to turn stones to bread
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Matthew 4:7
Again it is written, You shall not make trial of the Lord your God.
Second temptation, Satan challenges Jesus to throw himself from the temple
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Matthew 4:10
Get you hence, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.
Third temptation, Satan offers all kingdoms in exchange for worship
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Matthew 4:17
Repent you; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Jesus begins his public ministry after John's arrest
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Matthew 4:19
Come you after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Calling Simon Peter and Andrew by the Sea of Galilee
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Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comf...
Sermon on the Mount, opening pronouncements of blessing
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Matthew 5:13-16
You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good...
Sermon on the Mount, identity of disciples as salt and light
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Matthew 5:17-20
Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto yo...
Sermon on the Mount, Jesus's relationship to the Law
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Matthew 5:21-26
You have heard that it was said to them of old time, You shall not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of ...
Sermon on the Mount, first antithesis: anger and murder
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Matthew 5:27-30
You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery: but I say unto you, that every one that looks on a woman...
Sermon on the Mount, second antithesis: lust and adultery
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Matthew 5:31-32
It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: but I say unto you, that...
Sermon on the Mount, third antithesis: divorce
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Matthew 5:33-37
Again, you have heard that it was said to them of old time, You shall not forswear thyself, but shall perform unto the L...
Sermon on the Mount, fourth antithesis: oaths
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Matthew 5:38-42
You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, resist not him that is ...
Sermon on the Mount, fifth antithesis: retaliation
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Matthew 5:43-48
You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate yours enemy: but I say unto you, love your enemi...
Sermon on the Mount, sixth antithesis: love of enemies
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Matthew 6:1-4
Take heed that you do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else you have no reward with your Father wh...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on giving alms in secret
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Matthew 6:5-8
And when you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corn...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on prayer in secret
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Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Gi...
Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer
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Matthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you forgive not men their tr...
Sermon on the Mount, commentary on forgiveness after the Lord's Prayer
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Matthew 6:16-18
Moreover when you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may b...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on fasting in secret
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Matthew 6:19-21
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and ste...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on treasures
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Matthew 6:22-23
The lamp of the body is the eye: if therefore yours eye be single, your whole body shall be full of light. But if yours ...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on the eye as lamp of the body
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Matthew 6:24
No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and desp...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on serving God versus mammon
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Matthew 6:25-34
Therefore I say unto you, be not anxious for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor yet for your bo...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on anxiety and trust in God's provision
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Matthew 7:1-5
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you mete...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on judging others
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Matthew 7:6
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on discernment in sharing sacred things
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Matthew 7:7-11
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that ask...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on prayer and God's generosity
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Matthew 7:12
All things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, even so do you also unto them: for this is the la...
Sermon on the Mount, the Golden Rule
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Matthew 7:13-14
Enter you in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many are the...
Sermon on the Mount, teaching on the narrow and wide gates
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Matthew 7:15-20
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits you sha...
Sermon on the Mount, warning about false prophets known by their fruit
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Matthew 7:21-23
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Fa...
Sermon on the Mount, warning that not all who call him Lord will enter the kingdom
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Matthew 7:24-27
Every one therefore that hears these words of mine, and does them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house...
Sermon on the Mount, closing parable of the wise and foolish builders
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Matthew 8:3
I will; be you made clean.
Healing the leper who begged for cleansing
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Matthew 8:4
See you tell no man; but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto t...
Instructions to the healed leper
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Matthew 8:7
I will come and heal him.
Response to the centurion requesting healing for his servant
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Matthew 8:10-12
Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say unto you, that many shall come from...
Marveling at the centurion's faith, prophecy about Gentile inclusion
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Matthew 8:13
Go your way; as you have believed, so be it done unto you.
Healing the centurion's servant at a distance
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Matthew 8:20
The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
Response to a scribe who promises to follow Jesus anywhere
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Matthew 8:22
Follow me; and leave the dead to bury their own dead.
Response to a disciple who wants to first bury his father
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Matthew 8:26
Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?
Rebuking the disciples during the storm at sea
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Matthew 8:32
Go.
Commanding the demons to leave the Gadarene demoniacs and enter the swine
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Matthew 9:2
Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven.
Healing the paralytic lowered through the roof
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Matthew 9:4-6
Wherefore think you evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and walk...
Responding to the scribes who accuse him of blasphemy for forgiving sins
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Matthew 9:9
Follow me.
Calling Matthew the tax collector
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Matthew 9:12-13
They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick. But go you and learn what this means, I desire ...
Defending eating with tax collectors and sinners to the Pharisees
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Matthew 9:15-17
Can the sons of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegr...
Responding to question about fasting from John's disciples
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Matthew 9:22
Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you whole.
Healing the woman with the issue of blood who touched his garment
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Matthew 9:24
Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleeps.
Arriving at the ruler's house to raise his daughter
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Matthew 9:28-30
Believe you that I am able to do this? ... According to your faith be it done unto you. ... See that no man know it.
Healing two blind men who cry out for mercy
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Matthew 9:37-38
The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send fort...
Seeing the crowds distressed and scattered like sheep without a shepherd
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Matthew 10:5-15
Go not into any way of the Gentiles, and enter not into any city of the Samaritans: but go rather to the lost sheep of t...
Commissioning the twelve apostles for their first mission
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Matthew 10:16-23
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But ...
Warning the disciples about persecution during their mission
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Matthew 10:24-33
A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his teach...
Teaching the disciples not to fear persecution
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Matthew 10:34-39
Think not that I came to send peace on the earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man at vari...
Teaching on the cost of discipleship and divided loyalties
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Matthew 10:40-42
He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. He that receives a prophet in the n...
Teaching on receiving and welcoming those sent by Jesus
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Matthew 11:4-6
Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cle...
Responding to John the Baptist's question from prison about whether Jesus is the Messiah
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Matthew 11:7-15
What went you out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind? But what went you out to see? a man clothe...
Teaching the crowds about John the Baptist's identity and role
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Matthew 11:16-19
But whereunto shall I compare this generation? It is like unto sons sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fel...
Comparing the rejection of both John and Jesus by this generation
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Matthew 11:21-24
Woe unto you, Chorazin! woe unto you, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done...
Pronouncing woes on the cities that witnessed his miracles but did not repent
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Matthew 11:25-27
I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you did hide these things from the wise and understanding, and did...
Prayer of thanksgiving to the Father for revealing truth to the humble
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Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; ...
The great invitation to rest
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Matthew 12:3-8
Have you not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they that were with him; how he entered into the house of God,...
Defending his disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath
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Matthew 12:11-13
What man shall there be of you, that shall have one sheep, and if this fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not l...
Healing the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath
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Matthew 12:25-32
Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not ...
Responding to the Pharisees' accusation that he casts out demons by Beelzebub
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Matthew 12:33-37
Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by...
Teaching about the heart's overflow in speech, directed at the Pharisees
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Matthew 12:39-42
An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given it but the sign of Jonah the prop...
Responding to scribes and Pharisees who demand a sign
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Matthew 12:43-45
But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passes through waterless places, seeking rest, and finds it not....
Teaching about the return of an unclean spirit, applied to this generation
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Matthew 12:48-50
Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? ... Behold, my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my ...
Redefining family when told his mother and brothers are waiting outside
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Matthew 13:3-9
Behold, the sower went forth to sow; and as he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured t...
Parable of the Sower, taught from a boat to the crowds on the beach
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Matthew 13:11-17
Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. For whosoever has, to ...
Explaining to the disciples why he speaks in parables
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Matthew 13:18-23
Hear then you the parable of the sower. When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes t...
Explanation of the Parable of the Sower to the disciples
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Matthew 13:24-30
The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field: but while men slept, his enemy came and s...
Parable of the Wheat and Tares
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Matthew 13:31-32
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: which indeed is le...
Parable of the Mustard Seed
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Matthew 13:33
The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till it was all leaven...
Parable of the Leaven
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Matthew 13:37-43
He that sows the good seed is the Son of man; and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the k...
Explanation of the Parable of the Wheat and Tares to the disciples
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Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goes an...
Parable of the Hidden Treasure
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Matthew 13:45-46
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls: and having found one pearl of ...
Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
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Matthew 13:47-50
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: which, when it ...
Parable of the Net
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Matthew 13:51-52
Have you understood all these things? ... Therefore every scribe who has been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven i...
Concluding the parables discourse, teaching about trained scribes of the kingdom
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Matthew 13:57
A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house.
Rejected in his hometown of Nazareth
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Matthew 14:16
They have no need to go away; give you them to eat.
Responding to the disciples' suggestion to send the crowds away for food
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Matthew 14:18
Bring them hither to me.
Requesting the five loaves and two fish before the feeding of the five thousand
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Matthew 14:27
Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Walking on the water toward the frightened disciples in the boat
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Matthew 14:29
Come.
Bidding Peter to walk on the water
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Matthew 14:31
O you of little faith, wherefore didst you doubt?
Catching Peter as he sinks after losing faith while walking on the water
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Matthew 15:3-9
Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? For God said, Honor your father and your mo...
Confronting Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem about hand-washing traditions
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Matthew 15:10-11
Hear, and understand: Not that which enters into the mouth defils the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, thi...
Teaching the crowd about true defilement after the Pharisees' challenge
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Matthew 15:13-14
Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up. Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the ...
Private response to the disciples about the offended Pharisees
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Matthew 15:16-20
Are you also even yet without understanding? Perceive you not, that whatsoever goes into the mouth passes into the belly...
Explaining the parable of defilement to the disciples
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Matthew 15:24
I was not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Initial response to the Canaanite woman begging for her daughter's healing
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Matthew 15:26
It is not meet to take the children's bread and cast it to the dogs.
Testing the Canaanite woman's faith
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Matthew 15:28
O woman, great is your faith: be it done unto you even as you will.
Praising the Canaanite woman's persistent faith and healing her daughter
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Matthew 15:32
I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days and have nothing to eat: and I would no...
Before the feeding of the four thousand
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Matthew 15:34
How many loaves have you?
Asking the disciples about their provisions before feeding the four thousand
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Matthew 16:2-4
When it is evening, you say, It will be fair weather: for the heaven is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather...
Pharisees and Sadducees demand a sign from heaven
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Matthew 16:6-11
Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. ... O you of little faith, why reason you among yours...
Warning the disciples about the teaching of the Pharisees, misunderstood as literal bread
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Matthew 16:13-15
Who do men say that the Son of man is? ... But who say you that I am?
Questioning his disciples at Caesarea Philippi about his identity
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Matthew 16:17-19
Blessed art you, Simon Bar-jonah: for flesh and blood has not revealed it unto you, but my Father who is in heaven. And ...
Responding to Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God
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Matthew 16:23
Get you behind me, Satan: you are a stumbling-block unto me: for you mindest not the things of God, but the things of me...
Rebuking Peter who protests the prediction of Jesus's suffering and death
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Matthew 16:24-28
If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever would save his...
Teaching the cost of discipleship after the first passion prediction
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Matthew 17:7
Arise, and be not afraid.
After the Transfiguration, touching the terrified disciples
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Matthew 17:9
Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen from the dead.
Descending from the Mount of Transfiguration
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Matthew 17:11-12
Elijah indeed comes, and shall restore all things: but I say into you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him no...
Explaining that John the Baptist was the prophesied Elijah
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Matthew 17:17
O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him hither to m...
Responding to the father of an epileptic boy the disciples could not heal
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Matthew 17:20
Because of your little faith: for verily I say unto you, If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unt...
Explaining to the disciples why they could not cast out the demon
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Matthew 17:22-23
The Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men; and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raise...
Second prediction of the passion while in Galilee
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Matthew 17:25-27
What thinkest you, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive toll or tribute? from their sons, or from st...
Teaching Peter about the temple tax, providing for it miraculously
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Matthew 18:3-6
Truly I say unto you, Except you turn, and become as little sons, you shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven....
Teaching about greatness in the kingdom using a child as an example
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Matthew 18:7-9
Woe unto the world because of occasions of stumbling! for it must needs be that the occasions come; but woe to that man ...
Warning about causing others to stumble and radical removal of sin
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Matthew 18:10-14
See that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the ...
Parable of the Lost Sheep, applied to care for the vulnerable
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Matthew 18:15-20
And if your brother sin against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone: if he hear you, you have gained y...
Teaching on church discipline, agreement in prayer, and his presence among believers
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Matthew 18:22-35
I say not unto you, Until seven times; but, Until seventy times seven. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a...
Responding to Peter's question about how many times to forgive, Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
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Matthew 19:4-6
Have you not read, that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a ...
Pharisees testing him with a question about divorce
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Matthew 19:8-9
Moses for your hardness of heart suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it has not been so. And I s...
Continuing the discussion on divorce with the Pharisees
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Matthew 19:11-12
Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their m...
Teaching on celibacy in response to the disciples' remark about marriage
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Matthew 19:14
Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.
Rebuking the disciples for turning away children
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Matthew 19:17-19
Why askest you me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if you wouldest enter into life, keep the...
First response to the rich young man asking about eternal life
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Matthew 19:21
If you wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: a...
Challenging the rich young man to give up his wealth
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Matthew 19:23-26
Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is ea...
Teaching the disciples after the rich young man departs sorrowfully
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Matthew 19:28-30
Verily I say unto you, that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of...
Responding to Peter's question about what the disciples will receive for following him
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Matthew 20:1-16
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers ...
Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard, illustrating God's generous grace
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Matthew 20:18-19
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and scribes; and they shall ...
Third prediction of the passion on the way to Jerusalem
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Matthew 20:22-23
You know not what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink? ... My cup indeed you shall drink: bu...
Responding to the request of Zebedee's sons for places of honor
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Matthew 20:25-28
You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Not so sh...
Teaching on servant leadership after the dispute about greatness
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Matthew 20:32
What will you that I should do unto you?
Asking the two blind men at Jericho what they want
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Matthew 21:2-3
Go into the village that is over against you, and straightway you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose the...
Sending two disciples to fetch the donkey for the triumphal entry
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Matthew 21:13
It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer: but you make it a den of robbers.
Cleansing the temple, overturning the tables of the money-changers
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Matthew 21:16
Yea: did you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings you has perfected praise?
Responding to the indignant chief priests about children crying Hosanna in the temple
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Matthew 21:19
Let there be no fruit from you henceforward for ever.
Cursing the barren fig tree on the way back to the city
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Matthew 21:21-22
Verily I say unto you, If you have faith, and doubt not, you shall not only do what is done to the fig tree, but even if...
Teaching about faith and prayer when the disciples marvel at the withered fig tree
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Matthew 21:24-25
I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. Th...
Counter-question to the chief priests and elders who challenge his authority
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Matthew 21:27
Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Refusing to answer their question since they refused his
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Matthew 21:28-32
But what think you? A man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to-day in the vineyard. And he ...
Parable of the Two Sons, directed at the chief priests and elders
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Matthew 21:33-44
Hear another parable: There was a man that was a householder, who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digg...
Parable of the Wicked Tenants, a veiled prophecy about Israel's leaders killing the Son
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Matthew 22:2-14
The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son, and sent forth his servants...
Parable of the Wedding Feast, judgment on those who reject the invitation
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Matthew 22:18-21
Why make you trial of me, you hypocrites? Show me the tribute money. ... Whose is this image and superscription? ... Ren...
Pharisees and Herodians try to trap him with a question about paying taxes to Caesar
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Matthew 22:29-32
You do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given ...
Answering the Sadducees' trick question about the resurrection and marriage
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Matthew 22:37-40
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great ...
Responding to a Pharisee lawyer testing him about the greatest commandment
pronouncementphariseesreframed2 parallels
Matthew 22:42-45
What think you of the Christ? whose son is he? ... How then does David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord sai...
Posing a question to the Pharisees about the Messiah's identity from Psalm 110
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Matthew 23:2-12
The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses seat: all things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but...
Teaching the crowds and disciples about the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees
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Matthew 23:13
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for you enter n...
First woe against the scribes and Pharisees
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Matthew 23:15
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is beco...
Second woe: making converts twice as wicked
pronouncementphariseesnew
Matthew 23:16-22
Woe unto you, you blind guides, that say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear ...
Third woe: blind guides with casuistry about oaths
rebukephariseesnew
Matthew 23:23-24
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you tithe mint and anise and cummin, and have left undone the weigh...
Fourth woe: tithing herbs while neglecting justice, mercy, and faith
rebukephariseesnew1 parallel
Matthew 23:25-26
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within t...
Fifth woe: outward cleanliness hiding inward corruption
rebukephariseesnew1 parallel
Matthew 23:27-28
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like unto whited sepulchres, which outwardly appear beautif...
Sixth woe: whitewashed tombs
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Matthew 23:29-36
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you build the sepulchres of the prophets, and garnish the tombs of ...
Seventh woe: honoring dead prophets while persecuting living ones
pronouncementphariseesnew1 parallel
Matthew 23:37-39
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that kills the prophets, and stons them that are sent unto her! how often would I have gathered ...
Lament over Jerusalem after the seven woes
lamentallreframed1 parallel
Matthew 24:2
See you not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not...
Predicting the destruction of the temple as the disciples admire its buildings
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Matthew 24:4-14
Take heed that no man lead you astray. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astr...
Beginning of the Olivet Discourse, signs before the end
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Matthew 24:15-28
When therefore you see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the ho...
The great tribulation and warnings about false messiahs
prophecydisciplesreframed2 parallels
Matthew 24:29-35
But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, an...
The coming of the Son of Man in glory and the parable of the fig tree
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Matthew 24:36-44
But of that day and hour knows no one, not even the angels of heaven, neither the Son, but the Father only. And as were ...
Teaching about the unknown timing of the Son of Man's return
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Matthew 24:45-51
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due seas...
Parable of the Faithful and Unfaithful Servant
parabledisciplesnew1 parallel
Matthew 25:1-13
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroo...
Parable of the Ten Virgins
parabledisciplesnew
Matthew 25:14-30
For it is as when a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unt...
Parable of the Talents
parabledisciplesnew1 parallel
Matthew 25:31-46
But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glo...
The Sheep and the Goats, final judgment based on care for the least
prophecydisciplesnew
Matthew 26:2
You know that after two days the passover comes, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.
Final prediction of the passion to his disciples
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Matthew 26:10-13
Why trouble you the woman? for she has wrought a good work upon me. For you have the poor always with you; but me you ha...
Defending the woman who anoints him with expensive ointment at Bethany
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Matthew 26:18
Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Teacher saith, My time is at hand; I keep the passover at your hou...
Sending disciples to prepare for the Passover meal
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Matthew 26:21
Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
Announcement of betrayal during the Last Supper
prophecydisciplesnew3 parallels
Matthew 26:23-25
He that dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. The Son of man goes, even as it is written of him...
Identifying the betrayer at the Last Supper
prophecydisciplesnew2 parallels
Matthew 26:26-29
Take, eat; this is my body. ... Drink you all of it; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many ...
Institution of the Lord's Supper
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Matthew 26:31-32
All you shall be offended in me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock sha...
Predicting the disciples' desertion on the way to the Mount of Olives
prophecydisciplesreframed1 parallel
Matthew 26:34
Verily I say unto you, that this night, before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice.
Predicting Peter's denial
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Matthew 26:36
Sit you here, while I go yonder and pray.
Arriving at Gethsemane
commanddisciplesnew1 parallel
Matthew 26:38
My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide you here, and watch with me.
Taking Peter, James, and John deeper into Gethsemane
self-revelationdisciplesreframed1 parallel
Matthew 26:39
My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.
First prayer in Gethsemane
prayerallnew2 parallels
Matthew 26:40-41
What, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is wil...
Finding the disciples sleeping in Gethsemane
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Matthew 26:42
My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, your will be done.
Second prayer in Gethsemane
prayerallnew1 parallel
Matthew 26:45-46
Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners....
Waking the disciples for the last time as Judas approaches
pronouncementdisciplesnew1 parallel
Matthew 26:50
Friend, do that for which you are come.
Speaking to Judas at the moment of betrayal
pronouncementindividualnew
Matthew 26:52-54
Put up again your sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Or thinkest you th...
Stopping the disciple who struck the high priest's servant with a sword
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Matthew 26:55-56
Are you come out as against a robber with swords and staves to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you too...
Addressing the arresting crowd in Gethsemane
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Matthew 26:64
You have said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth you shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, ...
Answering the high priest's question about whether he is the Christ
self-revelationindividualreframed2 parallels
Matthew 27:11
You sayest.
Answering Pilate's question about whether he is the King of the Jews
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Matthew 27:46
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Cry from the cross in the ninth hour
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Matthew 28:9
All hail.
First words to the women after the resurrection, on the road from the tomb
pronouncementindividualnew
Matthew 28:10
Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Commissioning the women at the tomb to tell the disciples
commandindividualnew
Matthew 28:18-20
All authority has been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go you therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, ba...
The Great Commission on a mountain in Galilee
commanddisciplesnew3 parallels
Mark 1:15
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent you, and believe in the gospel.
Beginning of Galilean ministry after John's arrest
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Mark 1:17
Come you after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
Calling of Simon and Andrew by the Sea of Galilee
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Mark 1:25
Hold your peace, and come out of him.
Exorcism in the Capernaum synagogue
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Mark 1:38
Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth.
After disciples find him praying in a desert place
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Mark 1:41
I will; be you made clean.
Healing a leper who kneels before him
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Mark 1:44
See you say nothing to any man: but go show thyself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing the things which Moses c...
After healing the leper
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Mark 2:5
Son, your sins are forgiven.
Paralytic lowered through the roof by friends
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Mark 2:8-11
Why reason you these things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the sick of the palsy, Your sins are forgiven; or...
Responding to scribes who question his authority to forgive sins
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Mark 2:14
Follow me.
Calling Levi the tax collector
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Mark 2:17
They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Pharisees question why he eats with sinners and tax collectors
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Mark 2:19-22
Can the sons of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them,...
Question about why his disciples do not fast like John's disciples
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Mark 2:25-28
Did you never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he, and they that were with him? How he entered int...
Pharisees criticize disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath
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Mark 3:3
Stand forth.
Man with withered hand in the synagogue on the Sabbath
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Mark 3:4
Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill?
Confronting Pharisees before healing the man with the withered hand
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Mark 3:5
Stretch forth your hand.
Healing the man with the withered hand
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Mark 3:23-29
How can Satan cast out Satan? And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be d...
Scribes from Jerusalem accuse him of casting out demons by Beelzebub
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Mark 3:33-35
Who is my mother and my brethren? Behold, my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is...
His family comes seeking him; crowd tells him
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Mark 4:3-9
Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow: and it came to pass, as he sowed, some seed fell by the way side, and the ...
Teaching by the seaside from a boat
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Mark 4:11-12
Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables: th...
Privately explaining why he teaches in parables
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Mark 4:13-20
Know you not this parable? and how shall you know all the parables? The sower sows the word. And these are they by the w...
Private explanation of the parable of the sower
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Mark 4:21-25
Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand? For there is nothing h...
Teaching on hiddenness and revelation
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Mark 4:26-29
So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth; and should sleep and rise night and day, and the ...
Parable of the growing seed, unique to Mark
parablecrowdsnew
Mark 4:30-32
How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth? It is like a grain of mustard seed, whi...
Parable of the mustard seed
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Mark 4:35
Let us go over unto the other side.
Evening departure across the Sea of Galilee
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Mark 4:39
Peace, be still.
Calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee
commandallnew2 parallels
Mark 4:40
Why are you fearful? have you not yet faith?
After calming the storm, rebuking the disciples
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Mark 5:8
Come forth, you unclean spirit, out of the man.
Exorcism of Legion among the Gerasene tombs
commandindividualnew2 parallels
Mark 5:9
What is your name?
Interrogating the unclean spirit possessing the Gerasene man
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Mark 5:19
Go to your house unto your friends, and tell them how great things the Lord has done for you, and how he had mercy on yo...
The healed demoniac begs to follow Jesus; Jesus sends him home
commandindividualnew1 parallel
Mark 5:30
Who touched my garments?
The woman with the issue of blood touches his garment in the crowd
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Mark 5:34
Daughter, your faith has made you whole; go in peace, and be whole of your plague.
To the woman healed of the issue of blood
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Mark 5:36
Fear not, only believe.
News arrives that Jairus's daughter has died
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Mark 5:39
Why make you a tumult, and weep? the child is not dead, but sleeps.
Arriving at Jairus's house amid mourners
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Mark 5:41
Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto you, Arise.
Raising Jairus's daughter from the dead
commandindividualnew2 parallels
Mark 5:43
[He charged them much] that no man should know this: and he commanded that something should be given her to eat.
After raising Jairus's daughter
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Mark 6:4
A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Rejection at Nazareth
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Mark 6:8-11
Take nothing for your journey, save a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in your purse; but to go shod with sanda...
Commissioning the twelve for mission
commanddisciplesnew3 parallels
Mark 6:31
Come you yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while.
Apostles return from their mission; crowds pressing in
invitationdisciplesnew
Mark 6:37-38
Give you them to eat. How many loaves have you? go and see.
Feeding of the five thousand; disciples suggest sending crowd away
commanddisciplesnew3 parallels
Mark 6:50
Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
Walking on the water; disciples think they see a ghost
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Mark 7:6-13
Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honors me with their lips, But their heart is ...
Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem challenge him about unwashed hands
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Mark 7:14-15
Hear me all of you, and understand: there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the t...
Teaching the crowd after confrontation with Pharisees over tradition
pronouncementcrowdsnew1 parallel
Mark 7:18-23
Are you so without understanding also? Perceive you not, that whatsoever from without goes into the man, it cannot defil...
Private explanation to disciples about defilement
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Mark 7:27
Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread and cast it to the dogs.
Syrophoenician woman begs him to cast a demon from her daughter
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Mark 7:29
For this saying go your way; the demon is gone out of your daughter.
Syrophoenician woman's faith-filled reply moves Jesus
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Mark 7:34
Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.
Healing a deaf man with a speech impediment in Decapolis
commandindividualnew
Mark 8:2-3
I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and if I send...
Before the feeding of the four thousand
pronouncementdisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 8:5
How many loaves have you?
Preparing for the feeding of the four thousand
questiondisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 8:12
Why does this generation seek a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
Pharisees demand a sign from heaven
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Mark 8:15
Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.
In the boat after the Pharisees demand a sign
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Mark 8:17-21
Why reason you, because you have no bread? do you not yet perceive, neither understand? have you your heart hardened? Ha...
Disciples misunderstand the leaven warning as about literal bread
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Mark 8:23
Seest you aught?
Healing the blind man at Bethsaida, first stage
questionindividualnew
Mark 8:26
Do not even enter into the village.
After healing the blind man at Bethsaida
commandindividualnew
Mark 8:27
Who do men say that I am?
On the road to Caesarea Philippi
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Mark 8:29
But who say you that I am?
Follow-up question after hearing what others say about him
questiondisciplesnew2 parallels
Mark 8:31
The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be ki...
First passion prediction
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Mark 8:33
Get you behind me, Satan; for you mindest not the things of God, but the things of men.
Peter rebukes Jesus for predicting his death
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Mark 8:34-38
If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever would save his...
Teaching on discipleship after the first passion prediction
invitationcrowdsnew2 parallels
Mark 9:1
Verily I say unto you, There are some here of them that stand by, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the...
Continuation of teaching on discipleship; promise of the kingdom
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Mark 9:9
[He charged them] that they should tell no man what things they had seen, save when the Son of man should have risen aga...
Descending from the mount of Transfiguration
commanddisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 9:12-13
Elijah indeed comes first, and restors all things: and how is it written of the Son of man, that he should suffer many t...
Disciples ask about Elijah coming first
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Mark 9:16
What question you with them?
Returning from Transfiguration to find disciples unable to cast out a spirit
questioncrowdsnew
Mark 9:19
O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him unto me.
A father brings his demon-possessed son; disciples failed to heal him
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Mark 9:21
How long time is it since this has come unto him?
Questioning the father about his son's condition
questionindividualnew
Mark 9:23
If you canst! All things are possible to him that believes.
Father says 'if you can do anything, help us'
pronouncementindividualnew
Mark 9:25
You dumb and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
Exorcising the spirit from the epileptic boy
commandindividualnew2 parallels
Mark 9:29
This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer.
Disciples ask privately why they could not cast it out
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Mark 9:31
The Son of man is delivered up into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and when he is killed, after three days h...
Second passion prediction, passing through Galilee
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Mark 9:33
What were you reasoning on the way?
Arriving at Capernaum; disciples had argued about who is greatest
questiondisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 9:35
If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.
Teaching on greatness in the kingdom
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Mark 9:37
Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receives me: and whosoever receives me, receives not me,...
Taking a child in his arms to illustrate kingdom greatness
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Mark 9:39-41
Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me. For ...
John reports that someone else was casting out demons in Jesus's name
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Mark 9:42-50
And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it were better for him if a great mill...
Teaching on causes of stumbling and radical discipleship
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Mark 10:3
What did Moses command you?
Pharisees test him with a question about divorce
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Mark 10:5-9
For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of the creation, Male and female made h...
Teaching on divorce in response to the Pharisees' question
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Mark 10:11-12
Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committs adultery against her: and if she herself shall put away h...
Private teaching to disciples in the house about divorce
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Mark 10:14-15
Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto y...
Disciples rebuke those bringing children; Jesus is indignant
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Mark 10:18-19
Why callest you me good? none is good save one, even God. You knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adult...
Rich man asks what he must do to inherit eternal life
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Mark 10:21
One thing you lackest: go, sell whatsoever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and co...
The rich man has kept all commandments; Jesus looks on him with love
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Mark 10:23-25
How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Children, how hard is it for them that trust in ri...
After the rich man departs sorrowfully
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Mark 10:27
With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
Disciples ask 'Then who can be saved?'
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Mark 10:29-31
Verily I say unto you, There is no man that has left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, ...
Peter says they have left everything to follow him
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Mark 10:33-34
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and the scribes; and they sh...
Third passion prediction, on the road to Jerusalem
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Mark 10:36
What would you that I should do for you?
James and John request seats of honor
questiondisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 10:38-40
You know not what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink? or to be baptized with the baptism that I am bapt...
Responding to James and John's request for glory
prophecydisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 10:42-45
You know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authorit...
The ten are indignant at James and John; Jesus teaches servant leadership
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Mark 10:49
Call you him.
Blind Bartimaeus cries out for mercy on the road from Jericho
commandcrowdsnew1 parallel
Mark 10:51
What will you that I should do unto you?
Bartimaeus approaches Jesus
questionindividualnew2 parallels
Mark 10:52
Go your way; your faith has made you whole.
Healing blind Bartimaeus
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Mark 11:2-3
Go your way into the village that is over against you: and straightway as you enter into it, you shall find a colt tied,...
Approaching Jerusalem; sending disciples for the colt
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Mark 11:14
No man eat fruit from you henceforward for ever.
Cursing the barren fig tree on the way to Jerusalem
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Mark 11:17
Is it not written, My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations? but you have made it a den of robbers...
Cleansing the temple, overturning tables of money-changers
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Mark 11:22-25
Have faith in God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be you taken up and cast into the sea;...
Disciples notice the fig tree has withered; teaching on faith and prayer
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Mark 11:29-30
I will ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of J...
Chief priests, scribes, and elders challenge his authority in the temple
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Mark 11:33
Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Religious leaders refuse to answer about John's baptism
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Mark 12:1-11
A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a pit for the winepress, and built a tower, and let it ou...
Parable of the wicked tenants, directed at the religious leaders
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Mark 12:15-17
Why make you trial of me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it. Whose is this image and superscription? Render unto Ca...
Pharisees and Herodians try to trap him on paying taxes to Caesar
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Mark 12:24-27
Is it not for this cause that you err, that you know not the scriptures, nor the power of God? For when they shall rise ...
Sadducees pose a riddle about the resurrection using levirate marriage
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Mark 12:29-31
The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, the Lord is one: and you shall love the Lord your God with all your hear...
A scribe asks which is the first commandment of all
pronouncementscribesquotation2 parallels
Mark 12:34
You are not far from the kingdom of God.
The scribe affirms that love is more than burnt offerings
pronouncementscribesnew
Mark 12:35-37
How say the scribes that the Christ is the son of David? David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said unto my Lo...
Teaching in the temple; challenging the scribes' understanding of the Messiah
questioncrowdsreframed2 parallels
Mark 12:38-40
Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in...
Teaching in the temple, warning about the scribes
rebukecrowdsnew2 parallels
Mark 12:43-44
Verily I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than all they that are casting into the treasury: for they all did c...
Observing the widow's offering at the temple treasury
pronouncementdisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 13:2
Seest you these great buildings? there shall not be left here one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down.
Disciple marvels at the temple buildings; Jesus prophesies destruction
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Mark 13:5-13
Take heed that no man lead you astray. Many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and shall lead many astray. And when...
Olivet Discourse, part one: signs of the end
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Mark 13:14-23
But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not (let him that reads understand), then let the...
Olivet Discourse, part two: the great tribulation
prophecydisciplesreframed2 parallels
Mark 13:24-27
But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the sta...
Olivet Discourse, part three: the coming of the Son of Man
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Mark 13:28-31
Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putts forth its leaves, you know that...
Olivet Discourse: parable of the fig tree
parabledisciplesnew2 parallels
Mark 13:32-37
But of that day or that hour knows no one, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Take you heed...
Olivet Discourse, conclusion: exhortation to watchfulness
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Mark 14:6-9
Let her alone; why trouble you her? she has wrought a good work on me. For you have the poor always with you, and whenso...
Woman anoints Jesus with costly nard at Bethany; some object
pronouncementdisciplesnew2 parallels
Mark 14:13-15
Go into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him; and wheresoever he shall enter ...
Sending two disciples to prepare the Passover
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Mark 14:18
Verily I say unto you, One of you shall betray me, even he that eats with me.
The Last Supper; reclining at table with the twelve
prophecydisciplesreframed3 parallels
Mark 14:20-21
It is one of the twelve, he that dipps with me in the dish. For the Son of man goes, even as it is written of him: but w...
Identifying the betrayer at the Last Supper
prophecydisciplesnew2 parallels
Mark 14:22
Take you: this is my body.
Institution of the Lord's Supper; breaking bread
pronouncementdisciplesnew3 parallels
Mark 14:24-25
This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Verily I say unto you, I shall no more drink of the frui...
Institution of the Lord's Supper; the cup
pronouncementdisciplesreframed2 parallels
Mark 14:27-28
All you shall be offended: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad. Howbei...
After the Last Supper, on the way to the Mount of Olives
prophecydisciplesquotation1 parallel
Mark 14:30
Verily I say unto you, that you to-day, even this night, before the cock crow twice, shall deny me thrice.
Peter insists he will never fall away
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Mark 14:32
Sit you here, while I pray.
Entering Gethsemane
commanddisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 14:34
My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: abide you here, and watch.
Taking Peter, James, and John deeper into Gethsemane
self-revelationdisciplesreframed1 parallel
Mark 14:36
Abba, Father, all things are possible unto you; remove this cup from me: howbeit not what I will, but what you will.
Prayer in Gethsemane
prayerallnew2 parallels
Mark 14:37-38
Simon, sleepest you? couldest you not watch one hour? Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit ind...
Finding the disciples asleep in Gethsemane
rebukedisciplesnew2 parallels
Mark 14:41-42
Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough; the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of s...
Third return to find disciples sleeping; Judas approaches
pronouncementdisciplesnew1 parallel
Mark 14:48-49
Are you come out, as against a robber, with swords and staves to seize me? I was daily with you in the temple teaching, ...
Arrest in Gethsemane
rebukecrowdsnew2 parallels
Mark 14:62
I am: and you shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
Before the high priest, asked if he is the Christ
self-revelationindividualreframed2 parallels
Mark 15:2
You sayest.
Before Pilate, asked if he is the King of the Jews
pronouncementindividualnew3 parallels
Mark 15:34
Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
The ninth hour on the cross; Jesus cries out
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Mark 16:15-18
Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved;...
The Great Commission to the eleven after the resurrection (longer ending of Mark)
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 2:49
How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be in my Father's house?
Temple in Jerusalem, age twelve, found among teachers after Passover
self-revelationindividualnew
Luke 4:4
It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.
Wilderness temptation, devil challenges Jesus to turn stone to bread
rebukesatanquotation1 parallel
Luke 4:8
It is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.
Wilderness temptation, devil offers all kingdoms in exchange for worship
rebukesatanquotation1 parallel
Luke 4:12
It is said, You shall not make trial of the Lord your God.
Wilderness temptation, devil challenges Jesus to throw himself from the temple pinnacle
rebukesatanquotation1 parallel
Luke 4:18-19; Luke 4:21
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He has sent me to proclaim...
Nazareth synagogue, reading from Isaiah scroll
self-revelationcrowdsquotation2 parallels
Luke 4:23-27
Doubtless you will say unto me this parable, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done at Capernaum, do als...
Nazareth synagogue, after crowd questions him as Joseph's son
pronouncementcrowdsreframed
Luke 4:35
Hold your peace, and come out of him.
Capernaum synagogue, man with unclean spirit
commandindividualnew1 parallel
Luke 4:43
I must preach the good tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also: for therefore was I sent.
After healing many in Capernaum, crowds try to keep him
self-revelationcrowdsnew1 parallel
Luke 5:4
Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
Lake of Gennesaret, after teaching from Simon's boat
commandindividualnew
Luke 5:10
Fear not; from henceforth you shall catch men.
After miraculous catch of fish, Simon Peter falls at Jesus's knees
invitationindividualnew2 parallels
Luke 5:13-14
I will; be you made clean. Tell no man: but go your way, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing, a...
Man full of leprosy begs for healing
commandindividualnew2 parallels
Luke 5:20; Luke 5:22-24
Man, your sins are forgiven you. Why reason you in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or ...
Man lowered through roof by friends, Pharisees and scribes present
pronouncementcrowdsnew2 parallels
Luke 5:27
Follow me.
Levi the publican sitting at the place of toll
commandindividualnew2 parallels
Luke 5:31-32
They that are in health have no need of a physician; but they that are sick. I am not come to call the righteous but sin...
Feast at Levi's house, Pharisees murmur about eating with sinners
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Luke 5:34-39
Can you make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come; and when the...
Pharisees question why Jesus's disciples do not fast like John's
metaphorphariseesnew2 parallels
Luke 6:3-5
Have you not read even this, what David did, when he was hungry, he, and they that were with him; how he entered into th...
Pharisees criticize disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath
pronouncementphariseesreframed2 parallels
Luke 6:8-10
Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. I ask you, Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good, or to do harm? to save a life,...
Synagogue on the Sabbath, scribes and Pharisees watching to accuse him
questionphariseesnew2 parallels
Luke 6:20-26
Blessed are you poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed...
Level place, after choosing the twelve, great multitude present
pronouncementdisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 6:27-36
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, bless them that curse you, pray for them...
Sermon on the Plain, continuing teaching to disciples and crowd
commanddisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 6:37-42
And judge not, and you shall not be judged: and condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: release, and you shall be r...
Sermon on the Plain
commanddisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 6:43-45
For there is no good tree that brings forth corrupt fruit; nor again a corrupt tree that brings forth good fruit. For ea...
Sermon on the Plain
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Luke 6:46-49
And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Every one that comes unto me, and hears my words, an...
Conclusion of the Sermon on the Plain
parabledisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 7:9
I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
Centurion sends friends to say he is unworthy, trusts Jesus's word alone
pronouncementcrowdsnew1 parallel
Luke 7:13-14
Weep not. Young man, I say unto you, Arise.
Gate of Nain, funeral procession for only son of a widow
commandindividualnew
Luke 7:22-23
Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard; the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are ...
John's disciples ask if Jesus is 'he that comes'
self-revelationindividualreframed1 parallel
Luke 7:24-28
What went you out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind? But what went you out to see? a man clothe...
After John's messengers depart, Jesus speaks to the crowd
pronouncementcrowdsreframed1 parallel
Luke 7:31-35
Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation, and to what are they like? They are like unto children that sit...
Continuing discourse on John the Baptist, addressing the crowd
metaphorcrowdsnew1 parallel
Luke 7:40-50
Simon, I have somewhat to say unto you. A certain lender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred shillings, and the o...
Dining at Simon the Pharisee's house, sinful woman anoints Jesus's feet
parablephariseesnew
Luke 8:5-8
The sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the...
Great multitude gathered from every city
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Luke 8:10-15
Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; that seeing they may not ...
Private explanation to disciples
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Luke 8:16-18
And no man, when he has lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or putts it under a bed; but putts it on a stand, that ...
Continuing teaching to disciples after parable of the sower
metaphordisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 8:21
My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
Jesus's mother and brothers come to see him but cannot reach him
pronouncementcrowdsnew2 parallels
Luke 8:22
Let us go over unto the other side of the lake.
Before crossing the lake of Galilee
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 8:25
Where is your faith?
After calming the storm, disciples terrified
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Luke 8:30
What is your name?
Country of the Gerasenes, confronting demon-possessed man
questionindividualnew1 parallel
Luke 8:39
Return to your house, and declare how great things God has done for you.
After casting out Legion, man wants to follow Jesus
commandindividualnew1 parallel
Luke 8:45-46; Luke 8:48
Who is it that touched me? Some one did touch me; for I perceived that power had gone forth from me. Daughter, your fait...
On the way to Jairus's house, woman with issue of blood touches his garment
pronouncementindividualnew2 parallels
Luke 8:50
Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.
News comes that Jairus's daughter has died
commandindividualnew1 parallel
Luke 8:52; Luke 8:54
Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleeps. Maiden, arise.
In Jairus's house, mourners laughing in scorn
commandindividualnew2 parallels
Luke 9:3-5
Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. And into whatsoe...
Sending the twelve to preach the kingdom and heal
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Luke 9:13-14
Give you them to eat. Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.
Deserted place near Bethsaida, large crowd, day wearing away
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Luke 9:18-22
Who do the multitudes say that I am? But who say you that I am? The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected ...
Praying apart with disciples
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Luke 9:23-27
If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever would sa...
After first passion prediction, addressed to all
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Luke 9:41
O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither your son.
After the Transfiguration, disciples unable to cast out spirit
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Luke 9:44
Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.
While all marveled at his works
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Luke 9:48
Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me: and whosoever shall receive me receives him that sent ...
Disciples arguing about who is greatest, Jesus sets a child beside him
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Luke 9:50
Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.
John reports someone casting out demons in Jesus's name
commanddisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 9:58
The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
On the road to Jerusalem, a man offers to follow him
pronouncementindividualnew1 parallel
Luke 9:60
Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go you and publish abroad the kingdom of God.
Man asks to first bury his father before following
commandindividualnew1 parallel
Luke 9:62
No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Man asks to bid farewell to household before following
pronouncementindividualnew
Luke 10:2-16
The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few: pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send fort...
Sending seventy disciples ahead to every city he was about to visit
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Luke 10:18-20
I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions,...
Seventy return with joy, reporting demons subject to them
pronouncementdisciplesnew
Luke 10:21-24
I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and d...
Jesus rejoices in the Holy Spirit after the return of the seventy
prayerdisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 10:26-37
What is written in the law? how readest you? You have answered right: this do, and you shall live. A certain man was goi...
Lawyer asks 'What shall I do to inherit eternal life?' and 'Who is my neighbor?'
parableindividualnew
Luke 10:41-42
Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things: but one thing is needful: for Mary has chosen the good p...
Martha's house, Martha serving while Mary sits at Jesus's feet
pronouncementindividualnew
Luke 11:2-4
When you pray, say, Father, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us...
Disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray
commanddisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 11:5-13
Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a...
Teaching on prayer, following the Lord's Prayer
parabledisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 11:17-26
Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falls. And if Satan a...
After casting out a mute demon, accused of using Beelzebub
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Luke 11:28
Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Woman in crowd cries 'Blessed is the womb that bare you'
pronouncementcrowdsnew
Luke 11:29-32
This generation is an evil generation: it seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it but the sign of Jon...
Crowds gathering, some seeking a sign from heaven
pronouncementcrowdsreframed1 parallel
Luke 11:33-36
No man, when he has lighted a lamp, putts it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which en...
Continuing teaching to the crowds
metaphorcrowdsnew2 parallels
Luke 11:39-52
Now you the Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter; but your inward part is full of extortion and w...
Dining at a Pharisee's house, Pharisee marvels that Jesus did not wash before dinner
rebukephariseesnew1 parallel
Luke 12:1-12
Beware you of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be reveal...
Thousands gathered, trampling one another; Jesus teaches disciples first
commanddisciplesnew3 parallels
Luke 12:14-21
Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life c...
Man in the crowd asks Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute
parablecrowdsnew
Luke 12:22-34
Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what you shall eat; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on...
Teaching disciples after parable of the rich fool
commanddisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 12:35-48
Let your loins be girded about, and your lamps burning; and be you yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when...
Teaching on readiness, Peter asks if this parable is for disciples or all
parabledisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 12:49-53
I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptized ...
Teaching on the cost of his coming
prophecydisciplesreframed1 parallel
Luke 12:54-59
When you see a cloud rising in the west, straightway you say, There comes a shower; and so it comes to pass. And when yo...
Addressing the multitudes
rebukecrowdsnew2 parallels
Luke 13:2-9
Think you that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they have suffered these things? I tell y...
People report Galileans whose blood Pilate mingled with sacrifices
parablecrowdsnew
Luke 13:12
Woman, you are loosed from yours infirmity.
Synagogue on the Sabbath, woman bent over for eighteen years
commandindividualnew
Luke 13:15-16
You hypocrites, does not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to wat...
Synagogue ruler indignant about Sabbath healing
rebukephariseesnew
Luke 13:18-21
Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I liken it? It is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a m...
After healing the crippled woman, teaching about the kingdom
parablecrowdsnew2 parallels
Luke 13:24-30
Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When onc...
Someone asks 'Lord, are they few that are saved?'
pronouncementcrowdsnew3 parallels
Luke 13:32-35
Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfect...
Pharisees warn Jesus that Herod wants to kill him
lamentphariseesreframed1 parallel
Luke 14:3; Luke 14:5
Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not? Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a well, and will not st...
Dinner at a Pharisee ruler's house, man with dropsy present
questionphariseesnew1 parallel
Luke 14:8-14
When you are bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honorable man than...
Pharisee's house, guests choosing chief seats
parablephariseesnew
Luke 14:16-24
A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many: and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that we...
Pharisee's dinner, guest says 'Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God'
parablephariseesnew1 parallel
Luke 14:26-35
If any man comes unto me, and hates not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, y...
Great multitudes going with him on the road to Jerusalem
pronouncementcrowdsnew2 parallels
Luke 15:4-7
What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderne...
Pharisees and scribes murmur that Jesus receives sinners and eats with them
parablephariseesnew1 parallel
Luke 15:8-10
Or what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, does not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek d...
Second of three parables responding to Pharisees' criticism
parablephariseesnew
Luke 15:11-32
A certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of your substance th...
Third and climactic parable in response to Pharisees' murmuring
parablephariseesnew
Luke 16:1-13
There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods. And he...
Teaching the disciples, Pharisees also listening
parabledisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 16:15-18
You are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knows your hearts: for that which is exalted among men...
Pharisees, lovers of money, scoff at Jesus
rebukephariseesnew3 parallels
Luke 16:19-31
Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: and a certa...
Continuing teaching, likely still addressing Pharisees who love money
parablephariseesnew
Luke 17:1-10
It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe unto him, through whom they come! It were well for...
Teaching the disciples
commanddisciplesnew4 parallels
Luke 17:14
Go and show yourselves unto the priests.
Border of Samaria and Galilee, ten lepers cry out for mercy
commandindividualnew
Luke 17:17-19
Were not the ten cleansed? but where are the nine? Were there none found that returned to give glory to God, save this s...
Only the Samaritan leper returns to give thanks
pronouncementindividualnew
Luke 17:20-21
The kingdom of God comes not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God i...
Pharisees ask when the kingdom of God comes
pronouncementphariseesnew
Luke 17:22-37
The days will come, when you shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. And they s...
Teaching disciples about the coming of the Son of Man
prophecydisciplesreframed1 parallel
Luke 18:1-8
There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man: and there was a widow in that city; and she came ...
Teaching on persistent prayer
parabledisciplesnew
Luke 18:9-14
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thu...
Parable told to those who trust in their own righteousness
parablecrowdsnew
Luke 18:16-17
Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Verily I say un...
People bringing babes for Jesus to touch, disciples rebuking them
pronouncementdisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 18:19-22; Luke 18:24-27
Why callest you me good? none is good, save one, even God. You knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not ...
A ruler asks how to inherit eternal life
commandindividualreframed2 parallels
Luke 18:29-30
Verily I say unto you, There is no man that has left house, or wife, or brethren, or parents, or children, for the kingd...
Peter says they have left everything to follow Jesus
pronouncementdisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 18:31-33
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets shall be accomplished unto the S...
Taking the twelve aside on the way to Jerusalem
prophecydisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 18:41-42
What will you that I should do unto you? Receive your sight; your faith has made you whole.
Blind man near Jericho cries out for mercy
pronouncementindividualnew2 parallels
Luke 19:5
Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at your house.
Jericho, Zacchaeus the chief tax collector up in a sycamore tree
commandindividualnew
Luke 19:9-10
To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to...
Zacchaeus pledges to give half his goods to the poor and restore fourfold
pronouncementcrowdsnew
Luke 19:12-27
A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called ten servants ...
Near Jerusalem, because they supposed the kingdom of God was about to appear immediately
parablecrowdsnew1 parallel
Luke 19:30-31
Go your way into the village over against you; in which as you enter you shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet...
Near Bethphage and Bethany, approaching Jerusalem
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 19:40
I tell you that, if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out.
Pharisees tell Jesus to rebuke his disciples for praising him
pronouncementphariseesnew
Luke 19:42-44
If you hadst known in this day, even you, the things which belong unto peace! but now they are hid from yours eyes. For ...
Drawing near to Jerusalem, Jesus sees the city and weeps
lamentcrowdsnew
Luke 19:46
It is written, And my house shall be a house of prayer: but you have made it a den of robbers.
Jesus enters the temple and drives out those who sell
rebukecrowdsquotation2 parallels
Luke 20:3-4; Luke 20:8
I also will ask you a question; and tell me: The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? Neither tell I you by...
Chief priests and scribes challenge his authority in the temple
questionphariseesnew2 parallels
Luke 20:9-18
A man planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country for a long time. And at the season...
Teaching the people in the temple, directed at chief priests and scribes
parablecrowdsreframed2 parallels
Luke 20:24-25
Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription has it? Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unt...
Spies try to trap him with question about tribute to Caesar
pronouncementphariseesnew2 parallels
Luke 20:34-38
The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage: but they that are accounted worthy to attain to that world, and...
Sadducees pose question about marriage and the resurrection
explanationsadduceesreframed2 parallels
Luke 20:41-44
How say they that the Christ is David's son? For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, ...
Temple teaching, after silencing opponents
questioncrowdsreframed2 parallels
Luke 20:46-47
Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in th...
Teaching in the hearing of all the people, addressed to disciples
rebukedisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 21:3-4
Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all: for all these did of their superfluity cast in un...
Observing rich men and a poor widow putting gifts in the treasury
pronouncementdisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 21:6-36
As for these things which you behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, ...
Temple, some speak of its beauty; Jesus prophesies its destruction
prophecydisciplesreframed2 parallels
Luke 22:8-12
Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat. Behold, when you are entered into the city, there shall meet you...
Day of Unleavened Bread, sending Peter and John to prepare
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 22:15-20
With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say unto you, I shall not eat it, until ...
Upper room, the Last Supper
pronouncementdisciplesreframed3 parallels
Luke 22:21-22
But behold, the hand of him that betrays me is with me on the table. For the Son of man indeed goes, as it has been dete...
Last Supper, after the bread and cup
prophecydisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 22:25-30
The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors. But yo...
Last Supper, disciples disputing who is greatest
pronouncementdisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 22:31-34
Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat: but I made supplication for you, that yo...
Last Supper, after the discourse on greatness
prophecyindividualnew3 parallels
Luke 22:35-38
When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked you anything? But now, he that has a purse, let him t...
Last Supper, preparing disciples for his departure
pronouncementdisciplesreframed
Luke 22:40
Pray that you enter not into temptation.
Mount of Olives, arriving at the place of prayer
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 22:42
Father, if you be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done.
Gethsemane, kneeling apart from disciples in agony
prayerallnew2 parallels
Luke 22:46
Why sleep you? rise and pray, that you enter not into temptation.
Finding the disciples sleeping after his agony
rebukedisciplesnew2 parallels
Luke 22:48
Judas, betrayest you the Son of man with a kiss?
Judas approaches to kiss Jesus in the garden
rebukeindividualnew1 parallel
Luke 22:51
Suffer you them thus far.
Disciple strikes the high priest's servant's ear; Jesus heals it
commanddisciplesnew
Luke 22:52-53
Are you come out, as against a robber, with swords and staves? When I was daily with you in the temple, you stretched no...
Addressing the chief priests, captains, and elders who have come to arrest him
rebukephariseesnew2 parallels
Luke 22:67-70
If I tell you, you will not believe: and if I ask you, you will not answer. But from henceforth shall the Son of man be ...
Trial before the Sanhedrin, asked if he is the Christ and Son of God
self-revelationphariseesreframed2 parallels
Luke 23:3
You sayest.
Pilate asks 'Art you the King of the Jews?'
pronouncementindividualnew2 parallels
Luke 23:28-31
Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. For behold, the days are coming...
Carrying the cross to Calvary, women bewailing and lamenting
prophecycrowdsreframed
Luke 23:34
Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
On the cross, as they crucify him and cast lots for his garments
prayerallnew
Luke 23:43
Verily I say unto you, To-day shall you be with me in Paradise.
On the cross, penitent thief asks to be remembered
pronouncementindividualnew
Luke 23:46
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
Final words on the cross, crying with a loud voice
prayerallquotation
Luke 24:17
What communications are these that you have one with another, as you walk?
Road to Emmaus, two disciples walking, Jesus draws near unrecognized
questionindividualnew
Luke 24:19
What things?
Road to Emmaus, drawing out the disciples' understanding
questionindividualnew
Luke 24:25-26
O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Behooved it not the Christ to suffer t...
Road to Emmaus, after hearing their account of the crucifixion
rebukeindividualreframed
Luke 24:36
Peace be unto you.
Appearing in the midst of the gathered disciples in Jerusalem
pronouncementdisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 24:38-39
Why are you troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart? See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: ...
Upper room, disciples terrified, thinking they see a spirit
self-revelationdisciplesnew1 parallel
Luke 24:41
Have you here anything to eat?
Upper room, disciples still disbelieving for joy, Jesus proves his bodily resurrection
questiondisciplesnew
Luke 24:44-49
These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are ...
Final teaching to gathered disciples before the Ascension
commanddisciplesreframed3 parallels
John 1:38
What seek you?
Two of John the Baptist's disciples follow Jesus
questionindividualnew
John 1:39
Come, and you shall see.
Inviting the first disciples to where he stays
invitationindividualnew
John 1:42
You are Simon the son of John: you shall be called Cephas.
Meeting Simon Peter for the first time
pronouncementindividualnew
John 1:43
Follow me.
Calling Philip in Galilee
commandindividualnew3 parallels
John 1:47-48
Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Before Philip called you, when you wast under the fig tree, I saw you.
Meeting Nathanael and demonstrating supernatural knowledge
pronouncementindividualnew
John 1:50-51
Because I said unto you, I saw you underneath the fig tree, believest you? you shall see greater things than these. Veri...
Promising Nathanael a greater revelation
prophecyindividualreframed
John 2:4
Woman, what have I to do with you? mine hour is not yet come.
Response to his mother at the wedding in Cana when wine runs out
pronouncementindividualnew
John 2:7-8
Fill the waterpots with water. Draw out now, and bear unto the ruler of the feast.
Commanding the servants at the wedding in Cana
commandindividualnew
John 2:16
Take these things hence; make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Cleansing the temple of merchants and money changers
rebukecrowdsreframed3 parallels
John 2:19
Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Response to Jews demanding a sign after temple cleansing
prophecycrowdsnew2 parallels
John 3:3
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Night conversation with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler
pronouncementindividualnew
John 3:5-8
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God! Tha...
Explaining new birth to Nicodemus
explanationindividualreframed
John 3:10-13
Art you the teacher of Israel, and understandest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto you, We speak that which w...
Challenging Nicodemus's lack of understanding
rebukeindividualnew
John 3:14-21
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up; that whosoever believes ...
Discourse on salvation through the Son of Man, continuing with Nicodemus
explanationindividualreframed
John 4:7
Give me to drink.
Approaching the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well
commandindividualnew
John 4:10
If you knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to you, Give me to drink; you wouldest have asked of him, and h...
Revealing himself as source of living water to the Samaritan woman
self-revelationindividualreframed
John 4:13-14
Every one that drinks of this water shall thirst again: but whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall ne...
Explaining the nature of living water to the Samaritan woman
metaphorindividualreframed
John 4:16-18
Go, call your husband, and come hither. You saidst well, I have no husband: for you have had five husbands; and he whom ...
Demonstrating prophetic knowledge of the Samaritan woman's life
pronouncementindividualnew
John 4:21-24
Woman, believe me, the hour comes, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, shall you worship the Father. You wo...
Teaching the Samaritan woman about true worship beyond temple and mountain
explanationindividualnew
John 4:26
I that speak unto you am he.
Revealing himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman
self-revelationindividualnew
John 4:32-38
I have meat to eat that you know not. My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work. Say not...
Teaching disciples about spiritual food and the harvest of souls after the Samaritan encounter
metaphordisciplesnew
John 4:48
Except you see signs and wonders, you will in no wise believe.
Response to nobleman seeking healing for his son at Capernaum
rebukeindividualnew
John 4:50
Go your way; your son lives.
Healing the nobleman's son from a distance
pronouncementindividualnew
John 5:6
Wouldest you be made whole?
Addressing the man who had been infirm for thirty-eight years at Bethesda
questionindividualnew
John 5:8
Arise, take up your bed, and walk.
Healing the man at the pool of Bethesda on the sabbath
commandindividualnew3 parallels
John 5:14
Behold, you are made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing befall you.
Finding the healed man in the temple afterward
commandindividualnew
John 5:17
My Father works even until now, and I work.
Response to Jewish leaders persecuting him for sabbath healing
pronouncementphariseesnew
John 5:19-30
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father doing: for what things so...
Extended discourse on the Son's relationship with the Father after sabbath healing controversy
self-revelationphariseesnew
John 5:31-47
If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. It is another that bears witness of me; and I know that the witness...
Continuing discourse on witnesses to Jesus: John the Baptist, the works, the Father, and the Scriptures
explanationphariseesreframed
John 6:5
Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat?
Testing Philip before the feeding of the five thousand
questiondisciplesnew3 parallels
John 6:10
Make the people sit down.
Preparing to feed the five thousand
commanddisciplesnew3 parallels
John 6:12
Gather up the broken pieces which remain over, that nothing be lost.
After the feeding of the five thousand
commanddisciplesnew3 parallels
John 6:20
It is I; be not afraid.
Walking on the sea toward the frightened disciples
self-revelationdisciplesreframed2 parallels
John 6:26-27
Verily, verily, I say unto you, You seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were fill...
Crowds seek Jesus after the feeding; he redirects them from physical to spiritual food
rebukecrowdsnew
John 6:29
This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent.
Response to crowds asking what works God requires
pronouncementcrowdsnew
John 6:32-40
Verily, verily, I say unto you, It was not Moses that gave you the bread out of heaven; but my Father gives you the true...
Beginning of the Bread of Life discourse in the Capernaum synagogue
self-revelationcrowdsreframed
John 6:43-51
Murmur not among yourselves. No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in ...
Deepening the Bread of Life teaching as Jews murmur about his claims
self-revelationcrowdsreframed
John 6:53-58
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have not life in you...
Most provocative section of the Bread of Life discourse, scandalizing hearers
self-revelationcrowdsnew
John 6:61-65
Does this cause you to stumble? What then if you should behold the Son of man ascending where he was before? It is the s...
Responding to disciples who find the Bread of Life teaching too hard
explanationdisciplesnew
John 6:67
Would you also go away?
Asking the twelve after many disciples abandon him
questiondisciplesnew
John 6:70
Did not I choose you the twelve, and one of you is a devil?
Response to Peter's confession; foreshadowing Judas's betrayal
pronouncementdisciplesnew
John 7:6-8
My time is not yet come; but your time is always ready. The world cannot hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of...
Response to his brothers urging him to go publicly to the feast of Tabernacles
pronouncementindividualnew
John 7:16-19
My teaching is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man wills to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether i...
Teaching in the temple during the feast of Tabernacles
explanationcrowdsnew
John 7:21-24
I did one work, and you all marvel because thereof. Moses has given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of th...
Defending his sabbath healing at Bethesda using a fortiori argument from circumcision
explanationcrowdsreframed
John 7:28-29
You both know me, and know whence I am; and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not. I k...
Crying out in the temple during the feast, challenging their knowledge of his origin
self-revelationcrowdsnew
John 7:33-34
Yet a little while am I with you, and I go unto him that sent me. You shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I ...
Speaking to officers sent to arrest him during the feast
prophecycrowdsnew
John 7:37-38
If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink. He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, from within him sh...
Crying out on the last great day of the feast of Tabernacles
invitationcrowdsreframed
John 8:7
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Scribes and Pharisees bring a woman caught in adultery to test him
pronouncementphariseesreframed
John 8:10-11
Woman, where are they? did no man condemn you? Neither do I condemn you: go your way; from henceforth sin no more.
Speaking to the woman caught in adultery after her accusers depart
pronouncementindividualnew
John 8:12
I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Teaching in the temple treasury; second great I AM statement
self-revelationcrowdsreframed
John 8:14-18
Even if I bear witness of myself, my witness is true; for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but you know not whenc...
Defending his self-testimony against Pharisees' legal objection
explanationphariseesreframed
John 8:19
You know neither me, nor my Father: if you knew me, you would know my Father also.
Response to Pharisees asking 'Where is your Father?'
rebukephariseesnew
John 8:21
I go away, and you shall seek me, and shall die in your sin: whither I go, you cannot come.
Warning to the Pharisees about his departure
prophecyphariseesnew
John 8:23-24
You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world. I said therefore unto you, that yo...
Declaring his heavenly origin in contrast to his opponents' earthly nature
pronouncementphariseesnew
John 8:25-26
Even that which I have also spoken unto you from the beginning. I have many things to speak and to judge concerning you:...
Answering 'Who art you?' from the Jewish leaders
self-revelationphariseesnew
John 8:28-29
When you have lifted up the Son of man, then shall you know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself, but as the Fa...
Prophesying the crucifixion as the revelation of his identity
prophecyphariseesnew
John 8:31-36
If you abide in my word, then are you truly my disciples; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you fre...
Teaching Jews who had believed him about true freedom through the Son
explanationcrowdsnew
John 8:37-47
I know that you are Abraham's seed: yet you seek to kill me, because my word has not free course in you. I speak the thi...
Intense confrontation over spiritual paternity: Abraham, God, or the devil
rebukephariseesnew
John 8:49-51
I have not a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. But I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeks a...
Response to accusation of having a demon
pronouncementphariseesnew
John 8:54-56
If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father that glorifis me; of whom you say, that he is your God; and yo...
Claiming pre-eminence over Abraham in the temple debate
self-revelationphariseesnew
John 8:58
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am.
Climactic declaration of divine pre-existence, prompting attempted stoning
self-revelationphariseesreframed
John 9:3-5
Neither did this man sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. We must work the wo...
Explaining the man born blind before healing him
explanationdisciplesnew
John 9:7
Go, wash in the pool of Siloam.
Commanding the man born blind after anointing his eyes with clay
commandindividualnew
John 9:35
Do you believe on the Son of God?
Finding the healed man after the Pharisees had cast him out
questionindividualnew
John 9:37
You have both seen him, and he it is that speaks with you.
Revealing himself as the Son of God to the man born blind
self-revelationindividualnew
John 9:39
For judgment came I into this world, that they that see not may see; and that they that see may become blind.
Pronouncement after the blind man's healing and confession
pronouncementcrowdsnew
John 9:41
If you were blind, you would have no sin: but now you say, We see: your sin remains.
Response to Pharisees asking if they are also blind
rebukephariseesnew
John 10:1-5
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that enters not by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way,...
Parable of the sheepfold, continuing from the blind man discourse
parablephariseesreframed
John 10:7-18
Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that came before me are thieves and robbers: but the she...
Full Good Shepherd discourse interpreting the parable
self-revelationphariseesreframed
John 10:25-30
I told you, and you believe not: the works that I do in my Father's name, these bear witness of me. But you believe not,...
Response to Jews demanding at the Feast of Dedication whether he is the Christ
self-revelationcrowdsnew
John 10:32-38
Many good works have I showed you from the Father; for which of those works do you stone me? Is it not written in your l...
Defense against charge of blasphemy when they take up stones
explanationcrowdsquotation
John 11:4
This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby.
Receiving news that Lazarus is sick
pronouncementdisciplesnew
John 11:7
Let us go into Judaea again.
Deciding to return to Judea despite danger
commanddisciplesnew
John 11:9-11
Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbls not, because he sees the light of this world...
Explaining his decision to return to Judea to the fearful disciples
metaphordisciplesnew
John 11:14-15
Lazarus is dead. And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent you may believe; nevertheless let us g...
Speaking plainly to the disciples about Lazarus's death
pronouncementdisciplesnew
John 11:23
Your brother shall rise again.
Comforting Martha upon arrival at Bethany
pronouncementindividualnew
John 11:25-26
I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes on me, though he die, yet shall he live; and whosoever lives and b...
The fifth great I AM statement, spoken to Martha before raising Lazarus
self-revelationindividualnew
John 11:34
Where have you laid him?
Approaching Lazarus's tomb after weeping with Mary
questioncrowdsnew
John 11:39
Take you away the stone.
Commanding the removal of the stone at Lazarus's tomb
commandcrowdsnew
John 11:40
Said I not unto you, that, if you believedst, you shouldest see the glory of God?
Response to Martha's objection about the decay of the body
rebukeindividualnew
John 11:41-42
Father, I thank you that you heardest me. And I knew that you hearest me always: but because of the multitude that stand...
Prayer before raising Lazarus from the dead
prayerallnew
John 11:43
Lazarus, come forth.
Commanding the dead Lazarus to come out of the tomb
commandindividualnew
John 11:44
Loose him, and let him go.
Commanding bystanders to unwrap the risen Lazarus
commandcrowdsnew
John 12:7-8
Suffer her to keep it against the day of my burying. For the poor you have always with you; but me you have not always.
Defending Mary's anointing of his feet against Judas's objection
pronouncementdisciplesreframed2 parallels
John 12:23-28
The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall ...
Greeks come seeking Jesus; he speaks of his coming death as glorification
prophecycrowdsnew5 parallels
John 12:30-32
This voice has not come for my sake, but for your sakes. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this...
After the voice from heaven, explaining the cosmic significance of the cross
prophecycrowdsnew
John 12:35-36
Yet a little while is the light among you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness overtake you not: and he that wa...
Final public appeal after the crowd questions the Son of Man's death
invitationcrowdsnew
John 12:44-50
He that believes on me, believes not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that beholds me beholds him that sent me. I ...
Jesus' final public declaration, summarizing his mission
pronouncementcrowdsnew
John 13:7-8
What I do you knowest not now; but you shall understand hereafter. If I wash you not, you have no part with me.
Washing Peter's feet at the Last Supper; Peter objects
pronouncementindividualnew
John 13:10-11
He that is bathed needs not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and you are clean, but not all.
Distinguishing between full bathing and foot washing; alluding to Judas
explanationdisciplesnew
John 13:12-17
Know you what I have done to you? You call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and you say well; for so I am. If I then, the Lord an...
Interpreting the foot washing as an example of servant leadership
commanddisciplesnew2 parallels
John 13:18-20
I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled: He that eats my bread lifted...
Warning of betrayal and establishing the chain of divine authority
prophecydisciplesquotation2 parallels
John 13:21
Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
Announcing the betrayal at the Last Supper
prophecydisciplesnew3 parallels
John 13:26
He it is, for whom I shall dip the sop, and give it him.
Identifying the betrayer to the beloved disciple
pronouncementindividualnew
John 13:27
What you doest, do quickly.
Dismissing Judas after Satan enters him
commandindividualnew
John 13:31-35
Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him; and God shall glorify him in himself, and straightway shal...
After Judas departs; the new commandment of love
commanddisciplesnew
John 13:36
Whither I go, you canst not follow now; but you shall follow afterwards.
Response to Peter's question about where Jesus is going
prophecyindividualnew
John 13:38
Will you lay down your life for me? Verily, verily, I say unto you, The cock shall not crow, till you have denied me thr...
Predicting Peter's denial after Peter's bold claim
prophecyindividualnew3 parallels
John 14:1-4
Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were n...
Comforting the disciples at the Last Supper about his departure
pronouncementdisciplesnew
John 14:6-7
I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one comes unto the Father, but by me. If you had known me, you would have ...
Answering Thomas's question about the way; sixth great I AM statement
self-revelationdisciplesnew
John 14:9-14
Have I been so long time with you, and do you not know me, Philip? he that has seen me has seen the Father; how sayest y...
Answering Philip's request to see the Father
self-revelationdisciplesnew
John 14:15-21
If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that...
First promise of the Holy Spirit (Comforter/Paraclete)
prophecydisciplesnew
John 14:23-27
If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with ...
Answering Judas (not Iscariot) about why Jesus manifests to disciples, not the world
explanationdisciplesnew
John 14:28-31
You heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I go unto...
Concluding the first section of the Farewell Discourse
explanationdisciplesnew
John 15:1-11
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that bears not fruit, he takes it away: and ever...
The True Vine allegory; seventh great I AM statement
metaphordisciplesreframed
John 15:12-17
This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that a m...
The command to love as Jesus loved, including the supreme definition of love
commanddisciplesnew
John 15:18-25
If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would lov...
Warning the disciples about the world's hatred and persecution
prophecydisciplesquotation2 parallels
John 15:26-27
But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from...
Second promise of the Spirit as witness alongside the apostolic witness
prophecydisciplesnew
John 16:1-4
These things have I spoken unto you, that you should not be caused to stumble. They shall put you out of the synagogues:...
Warning of coming persecution and religious violence
prophecydisciplesnew
John 16:5-15
But now I go unto him that sent me; and none of you asks me, Whither goest you? But because I have spoken these things u...
Teaching on the threefold work of the Holy Spirit and his role in guiding the disciples
explanationdisciplesnew
John 16:16
A little while, and you behold me no more; and again a little while, and you shall see me.
Cryptic saying about his departure and return
prophecydisciplesnew
John 16:19-28
Do you inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, A little while, and you behold me not, and again a little ...
Explaining sorrow turned to joy, using the metaphor of childbirth
metaphordisciplesreframed
John 16:31-33
Do you now believe? Behold, the hour comes, yea, is come, that you shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall l...
Final words of the Farewell Discourse before the prayer; predicting the scattering
prophecydisciplesreframed
John 17:1-5
Father, the hour is come; glorify your Son, that the son may glorify you: even as you gavest him authority over all fles...
The High Priestly Prayer begins: prayer for his own glorification
prayerallnew
John 17:6-19
I manifested your name unto the men whom you gavest me out of the world: yours they were, and you gavest them to me; and...
The High Priestly Prayer: intercession for the disciples
prayerallnew
John 17:20-26
Neither for these only do I pray, but for them also that believe on me through their word; that they may all be one; eve...
The High Priestly Prayer: intercession for all future believers and prayer for unity
prayerallnew
John 18:4-5
Whom seek you? I am he.
Confronting the soldiers and officers in the garden of Gethsemane
self-revelationcrowdsnew3 parallels
John 18:7-8
Whom seek you? I told you that I am he; if therefore you seek me, let these go their way.
Second exchange with the arresting party; protecting his disciples
commandcrowdsnew
John 18:11
Put up the sword into the sheath: the cup which the Father has given me, shall I not drink it?
Rebuking Peter for cutting off Malchus's ear
rebukeindividualreframed2 parallels
John 18:20-21
I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and...
Answer to the high priest's interrogation about his teaching
explanationindividualnew3 parallels
John 18:23
If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest you me?
Response after an officer strikes him for his answer to the high priest
questionindividualnew
John 18:34
Sayest you this of thyself, or did others tell it you concerning me?
Response to Pilate's question 'Art you the King of the Jews?'
questionindividualnew
John 18:36-37
My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be de...
Explaining the nature of his kingdom to Pilate during the Roman trial
self-revelationindividualnew3 parallels
John 19:11
You wouldest have no power against me, except it were given you from above: therefore he that delivered me unto you has ...
Response to Pilate's claim of power to release or crucify him
pronouncementindividualnew
John 19:26-27
Woman, behold your son! Behold, your mother!
From the cross, entrusting his mother to the beloved disciple
commandindividualnew
John 19:28
I thirst.
From the cross, knowing that all things are now finished
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John 19:30
It is finished.
The final word from the cross in John's Gospel
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John 20:15
Woman, why weepest you? whom seekest you?
Appearing to Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, unrecognized
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John 20:16
Mary.
Calling Mary Magdalene by name, revealing himself
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John 20:17
Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended unto the Father: but go unto my brethren, and say to them, I ascend unto my Fath...
First post-resurrection commission, sending Mary to the disciples
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John 20:19
Peace be unto you.
First appearance to the gathered disciples on resurrection evening, doors shut
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John 20:21-23
Peace be unto you: as the Father has sent me, even so send I you. Receive you the Holy Spirit: whose soever sins you for...
Commissioning the disciples and breathing the Holy Spirit upon them
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John 20:26
Peace be unto you.
Appearing again eight days later when Thomas is present
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John 20:27
Reach hither your finger, and see my hands; and reach hither your hand, and put it into my side: and be not faithless, b...
Inviting Thomas to touch his wounds
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John 20:29
Because you have seen me, you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
Response to Thomas's confession 'My Lord and my God'
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John 21:5
Children, have you aught to eat?
Calling to the disciples from shore after a night of fruitless fishing
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John 21:6
Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you shall find.
Directing the miraculous catch of fish
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John 21:10
Bring of the fish which you have now taken.
Inviting the disciples to contribute their catch to the breakfast
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John 21:12
Come and break your fast.
Hosting breakfast on the shore for the disciples
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John 21:15-17
Simon, son of John, lovest you me more than these? Feed my lambs. Simon, son of John, lovest you me? Tend my sheep. Simo...
Threefold restoration of Peter, mirroring his threefold denial
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John 21:18
Verily, verily, I say unto you, When you wast young, you girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither you wouldest: but when y...
Prophesying Peter's martyrdom
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John 21:19
Follow me.
Final call to Peter after the prophecy of his death
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John 21:22
If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to you? Follow you me.
Response to Peter's question about the beloved disciple's fate
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Acts 1:4-5
Wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me: for John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be bapti...
Jesus charges the apostles not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the baptism of the Holy Spirit
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Acts 1:7-8
It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father has set within His own authority. But you shall receive pow...
Disciples ask if Jesus will now restore the kingdom to Israel; Jesus redirects them from political speculation to their mission
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Acts 9:4-6
Saul, Saul, why persecutest you me? I am Jesus whom you persecutest: but rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be ...
Jesus confronts Saul on the road to Damascus; first of three accounts of the conversion
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Acts 9:11-12
Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tar...
The Lord appears to Ananias in a vision and gives him specific instructions to find Saul
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Acts 9:15-16
Go your way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israe...
Ananias objects that Saul has persecuted the saints; Jesus overrides his fear and reveals Saul's calling
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Acts 18:9-10
Be not afraid, but speak and hold not your peace: for I am with you, and no man shall set on you to harm you: for I have...
The Lord speaks to Paul in a night vision at Corinth, encouraging him to continue preaching despite opposition
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Acts 20:35
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Paul quotes a saying of Jesus not recorded in the Gospels during his farewell address to the Ephesian elders
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Acts 22:7-8
Saul, Saul, why persecutest you me? I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you persecutest.
Paul retells his conversion before the Jerusalem crowd; second account of the Damascus road encounter
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Acts 22:10
Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told you of all things which are appointed for you to do.
Paul asks 'What shall I do, Lord?' and Jesus directs him to Damascus; second account
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Acts 22:18
Make haste, and get you quickly out of Jerusalem; because they will not receive of you testimony concerning me.
Paul recounts a trance in the Jerusalem temple where Jesus warns him to leave the city
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Acts 22:21
Depart: for I will send you forth far hence unto the Gentiles.
Paul protests that his history as persecutor should make his conversion testimony persuasive; Jesus overrides and sends him to the Gentiles
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Acts 23:11
Be of good cheer: for as you have testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so must you bear witness also at Rome.
The night after Paul is nearly torn apart by the Sanhedrin, the Lord stands by him and encourages him
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Acts 26:14-18
Saul, Saul, why persecutest you me? it is hard for you to kick against the goad. I am Jesus whom you persecutest. But ar...
Paul's third and most expansive retelling of the Damascus road, spoken before King Agrippa; Jesus's words here incorporate his full commission
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Revelation 1:8
I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
Opening declaration of divine identity before the vision on Patmos
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Revelation 1:11
What you seest, write in a book and send it to the seven churches: unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and...
The great voice like a trumpet commands John to write to the seven churches
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Revelation 1:17-20
Fear not; I am the first and the last, and the Living one; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, and I ha...
The risen Christ reveals himself to John, who has fallen at his feet as one dead
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Revelation 2:1-7
These things says he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, he that walks in the midst of the seven golden candle...
Letter dictated to the angel of the church in Ephesus
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Revelation 2:8-11
These things says the first and the last, who was dead, and lived again: I know your tribulation, and your poverty (but ...
Letter dictated to the angel of the church in Smyrna
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Revelation 2:12-17
These things says he that has the sharp two-edged sword: I know where you dwellest, even where Satan's throne is; and yo...
Letter dictated to the angel of the church in Pergamum
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Revelation 2:18-29
These things says the Son of God, who has his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like unto burnished brass: I k...
Letter dictated to the angel of the church in Thyatira
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Revelation 3:1-6
These things says he that has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know your works, that you have a name tha...
Letter dictated to the angel of the church in Sardis
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Revelation 3:7-13
These things says he that is holy, he that is true, he that has the key of David, he that opens and none shall shut, and...
Letter dictated to the angel of the church in Philadelphia
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Revelation 3:14-22
These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God: I know your works, that...
Letter dictated to the angel of the church in Laodicea
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Revelation 16:15
Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watchs, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame...
Parenthetical warning from Jesus inserted during the pouring of the sixth bowl
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Revelation 21:5-8
Behold, I make all things new. Write: for these words are faithful and true. They are come to pass. I am the Alpha and t...
He that sits on the throne declares the renewal of all creation after the new heaven and new earth appear
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Revelation 22:7
And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he that keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.
Beatitude pronounced during the angel's concluding testimony about the vision
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Revelation 22:12-13
Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is. I am the Alpha and the...
Jesus declares his imminent return with recompense, asserting his eternal identity
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Revelation 22:16
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David...
Jesus personally authenticates the entire Revelation, identifying himself by name and Davidic title
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Revelation 22:20
Yea: I come quickly.
The final spoken words of Jesus in Scripture, confirming his promise to return
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