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So they came to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you are a truthful man and you do not fear any one; for you do not recognize human distinctions, but teach God's way truly. Is it allowable to pay poll-tax to Caesar, or not?

And so did the rest of the seven, all dying childless. Finally the woman also died.

So the Scribe said to Him, "Rightly, in very truth, Rabbi, have you said that He stands alone, and there is none but He;

So He called His disciples to Him and said, "In solemn truth I tell you that this widow, poor as she is, has thrown in more than all the other contributors to the Treasury;

So Jesus began to say to them: "Take care that no one misleads you.

So also do you, when you see these things happening, be sure that He is near, at your very door.

They gladly listened to his proposal, and promised to give him a sum of money. So he looked out for an opportunity to betray Him.

So He sent two of His disciples with instructions, saying, "Go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water: follow him,

So the disciples went out and came to the city, and found everything just as He had told them; and they got the Passover ready.

So they came to a place called Gethsemane. There He said to His disciples, "Sit down here till I have prayed."

So he came, and going straight to Jesus he said, "Rabbi!" and kissed Him with seeming affection;

So they led Jesus away to the High Priest, and with him there assembled all the High Priests, Elders, and Scribes.

So Pilate questioned Him. "Are *you* the King of the Jews?" he asked. "I am," replied Jesus.

But Jesus made no further answer: so that Pilate wondered.

So the people came crowding up, asking Pilate to grant them the usual favour.

So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the mob, released Barabbas for them, and after scourging Jesus handed Him over for crucifixion.

So they brought Him to the place called Golgotha, which, being translated, means `Skull-ground.'

So, very soon after sunrise on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb;

So they came out, and fled from the tomb, for they were greatly agitated and surprised; and they said not a word to any one, for they were afraid.

So the Lord Jesus after having thus spoken to them was taken up into Heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.