The Parable of the Persistent Widow

1And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint;

2saying, There was a certain judge in a certain city, fearing not God, and regarding not man. 3And there was a widow in that city; and she continued to come to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4And he was not willing for a time: but after these things he said in himself, Though I fear not God nor regard man, 5yet because this widow causes me trouble, I will avenge her, lest coming forever she may smite me in the face. 6But the Lord said, I fear what the unjust judge says. 7And shall not God avenge His elect, crying to Him day and night, and He is long-suffering over them? 8I say unto you, that He will avenge them speedily. Moreover the Son of man having come, will He then find faith upon the earth?

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

9And He spoke this parable to certain ones having confidence in themselves that they are righteous, and despising the rest.

10Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican: 12I fast twice per week; I give tithes of all things so many as I possess. 13But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner. 14I say unto you, He went down to his house justified rather than the other: because every one exalting himself shall be abased; and the one humbling himself shall be exalted.

Jesus Blesses the Children
(Matthew 19:13–15; Mark 10:13–16)

15And they were indeed bringing the infants to Him, that He should touch them: but the disciples seeing rebuked them. 16And Jesus calling them to Him, said, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17Truly I say unto you, whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not enter into it.

The Rich Young Ruler
(Matthew 19:16–30; Mark 10:17–31)

18And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good Teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life? 19And Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good, except One, God. 20You know the commandments, thou must not commit adultery, thou must not murder, thou must not steal, thou must not bear false witness, honor thy father and mother. 21And he said, All these things have I kept from my youth. 22And Jesus hearing these things, said to him, Still one thing is lacking to thee: Sell all things whatsoever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23And hearing these things, he went away very sorrowful; for he was exceedingly rich. 24Jesus seeing him said, How hardly will those having riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to go into the kingdom of God. 26And those hearing said, And who is able to be saved? 27And He said, Those things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

28And Peter said, Behold, we have left all things, and followed thee. 29And He said to them, Truly I say unto you, that there is no one who has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, 30who may not receive a hundredfold in this time, and in the coming age eternal life.

The Third Prediction of the Passion
(Matthew 20:17–19; Mark 10:32–34)

31And taking the twelve aside, He said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things which have been written by the prophets shall be perfected to the Son of man. 32For He will be delivered to the Gentiles; and be mocked, and insulted, and spat upon: 33and having scourged Him, they will kill Him; and He will arise the third day. 34And they understood none of these things; and this word was hidden from them, and they did not know the things spoken.

Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
(Matthew 20:29–34; Mark 10:46–52)

35And it came to pass, while He was drawing nigh to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting by the wayside begging. 36And hearing the multitude passing by, he inquired what it might be. 37And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene is going along. 38And he cried out saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 39And the passersby continued to rebuke him, that he should keep silent: but he continued to cry out much more, O thou son of David, have mercy on me. 40And Jesus standing, commanded him to be led to Him; and he drawing nigh, He asked him,

41What do you wish that I shall do to you? And he said, Lord, that I may look up. 42And Jesus said to him, Look up: thy faith hath saved thee. 43And immediately he looked up, and followed Him, glorifying God: and all the people, seeing, gave praise to God.