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And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent his friends to him, saying: Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof.

For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers: and I say to one, Go, and he goeth: and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it.

And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples also were with him: and he asked them, saying: Whom do the people say that I am?

And he said to them: But whom do you say that I am? Simon Peter answering, said: The Christ of God.

I am come to cast fire on the earth. And what will I, but that it be kindled?

And I have a baptism wherewith I am to be baptized. And how am I straitened until it be accomplished?

Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.

And he said to them: Go and tell that fox: Behold, I cast out devils and do cures, to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am consummated.

I am not worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

And the son said to him: Father: I have sinned against heaven and before thee I am not now worthy to be called thy son.

And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able; to beg I am ashamed.

And he cried and said: Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water to cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame.

The Pharisee standing, prayed thus with himself: O God, I give thee thanks that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, as also is this publican.

Who said: Take heed you be not seduced: for many will come in my name, saying: I am he and the time is at hand. Go ye not therefore after them.

For which is greater, he that sitteth at table or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at table? But I am in the midst of you, as he that serveth.

Who said to him: Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison and to death.

And after a little while, another seeing him, said: Thou also art one of them. But Peter said: O man, I am not.

Then said they all: Art thou then the Son of God? Who said: You say that I am.

And he confessed and did not deny: and he confessed: I am not the Christ.

And they asked him: What then? Art thou Elias? And he said: I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered: No.