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For this same Herod had sent out and arrested John, and cast him in prison, because of Herodias, wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married.

For Herod was afraid of John, because he knew that he was a righteous and holy man, and he guarded him; and he heard that he was doing a great many things, and he heard him gladly.

And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of the oaths, and because of the guests, he did not wish to refuse her.

And when Jesus went out he saw large crowds, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them a great many things.

For they did not understand the miracle of the loaves of bread, because their hearts were confused.

For all the Jews, even the Pharisees, unless their hands are washed carefully would not eat, because they strictly observe the tradition of the elders.

When Jesus entered into the house because of the people, his disciples asked him concerning that parable.

Because it does not enter into his heart, but into his stomach, and then is thrown out through the intestines, thereby purifying the food.

Jesus said to her, Go your way; just because of this word, the demon has gone out of your daughter.

They were reasoning among themselves and saying, It is because we have no bread.

But Jesus knew it and said to them, What are you thinking, because you have no bread? Do you not even yet know, and do you not understand? Is your heart still hard?

John said to him, Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he did not follow us.

For whoever gives you to drink even a cup of water only, because you represent the name of Christ, truly I say to you that his reward shall not be lost.

Jesus answered and said to them, It was because of the hardness of your heart, that he wrote for you this particular law.

But he felt sad because of this saying, and he went away depressed; for he had great wealth.

And the high priests and the scribes heard it, and they sought how to do away with him; for they were afraid of him, because all the people were amazed at his teaching.

Jesus said to them, Do you not err, because you do not understand the scriptures, nor the power of God?

And you will be hated by all men because of my name; but he who has patience to the end, will be saved.

And he returned again, and came and found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to say to him.

For Pilate knew that the high priests had delivered him because of envy.