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“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
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“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
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And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
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Jesus Heals the Sick
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
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Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.
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For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
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The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
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When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they replied.
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And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”
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These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
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“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
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Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.
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Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked.
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The people were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled made well, the lame walking and the blind seeing. And they praised the God of Israel.
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They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we didn’t bring any bread.”
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“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
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While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”
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For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
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“But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius?
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Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
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“You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said to them. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” they answered.
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Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
