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Now Herod the king had news of all these things: and he was in doubt, because it was said by some people that John had come back from the dead;

For whoever has a desire to keep his life will have it taken from him, but whoever gives up his life because of me, will keep it.

For if any man has a feeling of shame because of me or of my words, the Son of man will have shame because of him when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

And John, answering, said, Master, we saw a man driving out evil spirits in your name, and we did not let him do it, because he was not one of us.

But they would not have him there, because he was clearly going to Jerusalem.

Do not be glad, however, because you have power over spirits, but because your names are recorded in heaven.

In that same hour he was full of joy in the Holy Spirit and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children: for so, O Father, it was pleasing in your eyes.

Because a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to put before him;

I say to you, Though he will not get up and give to him, because he is his friend, still, if he keeps on making his request, he will get up and give him as much as he has need of.

If, then, Satan is at war with himself, how will he keep his kingdom? because you say that I send evil spirits out of men by the help of Beelzebul.

And when the Pharisee saw it, he was surprised because he came to the meal without first washing himself.

And he, in answer, said to them, Are you of the opinion that these Galilaeans were worse than all other Galilaeans, because these things were done to them?

And the ruler of the Synagogue was angry because Jesus had made her well on the Sabbath, and he said to the people, There are six days in which men may do work: so come on those days to be made well, and not on the Sabbath.

And when he said these things, those who were against him were shamed, and all the people were full of joy because of the great things which were done by him.

At that time, certain Pharisees came to him and said, Go away from this place, because Herod's purpose is to put you to death.

And you will have a blessing, because they will not be able to give you any payment, and you will get your reward when the upright come back from the dead.

And he said to him, Your brother has come; and your father has had the young ox put to death because he has come back safely.

And his lord was pleased with the false servant, because he had been wise; for the sons of this world are wiser in relation to their generation than the sons of light.

Does he give praise to the servant because he did what was ordered?

Because this widow is a trouble to me, I will give her her right; for if not, I will be completely tired out by her frequent coming.