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But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,

that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal.

but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith?

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

So, every sound tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears evil fruit.

"Not every one who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.

And Jesus said to him, "See that you say nothing to any one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to the people."

But the centurion answered him, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.

And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head."

But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead."

And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep.

But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?

But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" --he then said to the Paralytic--"rise, take up your bed and go home."

But when he heard it, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."