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And he cried out and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.'

Now He said to His disciples, "It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to him through whom they come!

It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble.

and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan.

For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.

Whoever seeks to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.

Now, will God not bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?

But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, the sinner!'

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other, for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him, glorifying God. And when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.

And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come back.'

But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.'

And they were unable to catch Him in a word in the presence of the people; and marveling at His answer, they became silent.

and they questioned Him, saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies, having a wife, and he is childless, his brother should marry the wife and raise up seed for his brother.

Therefore David calls Him ‘Lord,' so how is He his son?"

And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword should sell his garment and buy one.

And He came out and went as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him.

And being in agony He was praying very fervently, and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.

And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

But Jesus answered and said, "Stop! No more of this." And He touched his ear and healed him.