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for 40 days to be tempted by the Devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over, He was hungry.

For it is written: He will give His angels orders concerning you, to protect you,

After the Devil had finished every temptation, he departed from Him for a time.

But I say to you, there were certainly many widows in Israel in Elijah's days, when the sky was shut up for three years and six months while a great famine came over all the land.

Amazement came over them all, and they kept saying to one another, "What is this message? For He commands the unclean spirits with authority and power, and they come out!"

When it was day, He went out and made His way to a deserted place. But the crowds were searching for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving them.

But He said to them, "I must proclaim the good news about the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because I was sent for this purpose."

When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch."

For he and all those with him were amazed at the catch of fish they took,

Then He ordered him to tell no one: "But go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what Moses prescribed for your cleansing as a testimony to them."

Then Levi hosted a grand banquet for Him at his house. Now there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others who were guests with them.

how he entered the house of God, and took and ate the sacred bread, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat? He even gave some to those who were with him."

"Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note—your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your comfort.

Woe to you who are now full, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who are now laughing, for you will mourn and weep.

Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the false prophets.

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don't ask for them back.

Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.

But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.