The Life of Jesus

And all were astonished at the mighty power of God. But while all wondered at all the things he did, he said to his disciples: Lay you up in your hearts these words, for it shall come to pass that the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

But they understood not this word: and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.

And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and set him by him,

And said to them: Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me. For he that is the lesser among you all, he is the greater.

And John, answering, said: Master, we saw a certain man casting out devils in thy name: and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

And Jesus said to him: Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.

And it came to pass, when the days of his assumption were accomplishing, that he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.

And he sent messengers before his face: and going, they entered into a city of the Samaritans, to prepare for him.

And they received him not, because his face was of one going to Jerusalem.

And when his disciples, James and John, had seen this, they said: Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?

And turning, he rebuked them, saying: you know not of what spirit you are.

The Son of man came not to destroy souls, but to save. And they went into another town.

And it came to pass, as they walked in the way, that a certain man said to him: I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

Jesus said to him: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests: but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

But he said to another: Follow me. And he said: Lord, suffer me first to go and to bury my father.

And Jesus said to him: Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

And another said: I will follow thee, Lord; but let me first take my leave of them that are at my house.

Jesus said to him: No man putting his hand to the plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God.

And after these things, the Lord appointed also other seventy-two. And he sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself was to come.

And he said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that he send labourers into his harvest.

Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves.

Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

Into whatever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house.

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall return to you.