and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”

Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.

What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent;

And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’

I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’

And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg.

I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.’

And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’

The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them.

And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves.

Who Is the Greatest?

A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.”

And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.”

So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.”

Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning,

And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”