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Thus His fame spread through all Syria; and they brought all the sick to Him, the people who were suffering from various diseases and pains--demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He cured them.

Seeing the multitude of people, Jesus went up the Hill. There He seated Himself, and when His disciples came to Him,

But I say to you that every one who becomes angry with his brother shall be answerable to the magistrate; that whoever says to his brother `Raca,' shall be answerable to the Sanhedrin; and that whoever says, `You fool!' shall be liable to the Gehenna of Fire.

But I tell you that whoever looks at a woman and cherishes lustful thoughts has already in his heart become guilty with regard to her.

"It was also said, `If any man puts away his wife, let him give her a written notice of divorce.'

But I tell you that every man who puts away his wife except on the ground of unfaithfulness causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries her when so divorced commits adultery.

nor by the earth, for it is the footstool under His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the City of the Great King.

And whoever shall compel you to convey his goods one mile, go with him two.

that so you may become true sons of your Father in Heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the wicked as well as the good, and sends rain upon those who do right and those who do wrong.

Which of you by being over-anxious can add a single foot to his height?

and yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his magnificence could array himself like one of these.

But make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief aim, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.

What man is there among you, who if his son shall ask him for bread will offer him a stone?

"Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock;

And every one who hears these my teachings and does not act upon them will be found to resemble a fool who builds his house upon sand.

When Jesus had concluded this discourse, the crowds were filled with amazement at His teaching,

And a leper came to Him, and throwing himself at His feet, said, "Sir, if only you are willing you are able to cleanse me."

So Jesus put out His hand and touched him, and said, "I am willing: be cleansed." Instantly he was cleansed from his leprosy;

After His entry into Capernaum a Captain came to Him, and entreated Him.

"Foxes have holes," replied Jesus, "and birds have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."