The Law, the Prophets, and the Kingdom

¹⁴ Now the Pharisees, ^(A)who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they ^[a]derided Him.

³⁵ And ^(A)the people stood looking on. But even the ^(B)rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.”

^47 (A)who devour widows’ houses, and for a ^(B)pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”

¹⁵ And He said to them, ^(A)“Take heed and beware of ^[a]covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”

² looking unto Jesus, the ^[a]author and ^[b]finisher of our faith, ^(A)who for the joy that was set before Him ^(B)endured the cross, despising the shame, and ^(C)has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

The Discipline of God^(D)

^3 (E)For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, ^(F)lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.

³⁶ Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and ^(A)of chains and imprisonment.