Luke 18
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And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought r always to pray and not s lose heart.
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He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who t neither feared God nor respected man.
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And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.'
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For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, u 'Though I neither fear God nor respect man,
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yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.'"
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And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
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And v will not God give justice to w his elect, x who cry to him day and night? y z Will he delay long over them?
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I tell you, he will give justice to them a speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, b will he find faith on earth?"
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He also told this parable to some c who trusted d in themselves that they were righteous, e and treated others with contempt:
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"Two men f went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
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The Pharisee, g standing by himself, prayed h thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
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i I fast twice a week; j I give tithes of all that I get.'
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But the tax collector, g standing far off, k would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but l beat his breast, saying, 'God, m be merciful to me, a sinner!'
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I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For n everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
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o Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they p rebuked them.
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But Jesus called them to him, saying, q "Let the children come to me, and r do not hinder them, q for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
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s Truly, I say to you, whoever does not t receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."
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u And a ruler asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to v inherit eternal life?"
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And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.
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You know the commandments: w 'Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.'"
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And he said, x "All these I have kept from my youth."
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When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. y Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have z treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
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a But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich.
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Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, b "How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter c the kingdom of God!
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For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter c the kingdom of God."
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Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?"
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But he said, d "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
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And Peter said, "See, e we have left our homes and followed you."
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And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, f there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
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who will not receive g many times more h in this time, and in i the age to come eternal life."
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j And taking the twelve, he said to them, "See, k we are going up to Jerusalem, and l everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished.
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For he will be m delivered over to the Gentiles and will be n mocked and shamefully treated and o spit upon.
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And after flogging him, they will kill him, and on p the third day he will rise."
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q But they understood none of these things. r This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.
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s As he drew near to Jericho, t a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging.
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And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant.
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They told him, u "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."
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And he cried out, "Jesus, v Son of David, have mercy on me!"
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And those who were in front w rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
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And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him,
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x "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me recover my sight."
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And Jesus said to him, "Recover your sight; y your faith has z made you well."
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And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, a glorifying God. And b all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
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Luke 21:36
But stay awake at all times, praying that you m...
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be ...
Ephesians 6:18
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all pr...
Colossians 4:2
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful ...
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
Luke 11:5 - 9
And he said to them, "Which of you who has a fr...
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2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
2 Corinthians 4:16
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
2 Thessalonians 3:13
As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.
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2 Corinthians 8:21
For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man.
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Luke 11:8
I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.
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Revelation 6:10
They cried out with a loud voice, "O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?
Isaiah 63:4
For the day of vengeance was in my heart, and my year of redemption had come.
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Romans 8:33
Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies.
Colossians 3:12
Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Titus 1:1
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness.
Mark 13:20
And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days.
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Psalms 88:1
O Lord, God of my salvation; I cry out day and night before you.
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James 5:7
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
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2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
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Hebrews 10:37
For, "Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay.
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Luke 17:26 - 30
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.
Matthew 24:12
And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.
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Luke 16:15
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.
Matthew 5:20
For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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2 Corinthians 1:9
Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.
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Proverbs 30:12
There are those who are clean in their own eyes but are not washed of their filth.
Isaiah 65:5
Who say, "Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am too holy for you." These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day.
John 7:48 - 49
Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in him?
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2 Kings 20:5
Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord.
2 Kings 20:8
And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "What shall be the sign that the Lord will heal me, and that I shall go up to the house of the Lord on the third day?
Acts 3:1
Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
Luke 18:14
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.
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Matthew 6:5
And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Mark 11:25
And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
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Revelation 3:17
For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.
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Matthew 9:14
Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?
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Luke 11:42
But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
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Luke 18:11
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.
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Ezra 9:6
Saying: "O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift my face to you, my God, for our iniquities have risen higher than our heads, and our guilt has mounted up to the heavens.
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Luke 23:48
And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts.
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Psalms 79:9
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name's sake!
Ezekiel 16:63
That you may remember and be confounded, and never open your mouth again because of your shame, when I atone for you for all that you have done, declares the Lord God.
Daniel 9:19
O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, O my God, because your city and your people are called by your name.
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Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
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Luke 18:15 - 17
Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
Matthew 19:13 - 15
Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people.
Mark 10:13 - 16
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
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Luke 18:39
And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!
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Luke 18:15 - 17
Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
Matthew 19:13 - 15
Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people.
Mark 10:13 - 16
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
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Matthew 18:3
And said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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Matthew 18:3
And said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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Mark 9:39
But Jesus said, "Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me.
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John 3:3
Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
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Luke 8:13
And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away.
James 1:21
Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
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Luke 18:18 - 30
And a ruler asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
Matthew 19:16 - 29
And behold, a man came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?
Mark 10:17 - 30
And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:25 - 28
And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
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Matthew 19:16
And behold, a man came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?
Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
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Luke 18:18 - 30
And a ruler asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
Matthew 19:16 - 30
And behold, a man came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?
Mark 10:17 - 31
And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
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Romans 13:9
For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Exodus 20:12 - 16
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy 5:16 - 20
'Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Matthew 5:21
"You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.'
Matthew 5:27
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.'
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Exodus 20:12 - 16
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy 5:16 - 20
Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
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Philippians 3:6
As to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
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Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. P...
Luke 16:9
And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by ...
Luke 19:8
And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Beho...
Acts 2:45
And they were selling their possessions and bel...
Acts 4:34 - 35
There was not a needy person among them, for as...
1 Timothy 6:18 - 19
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, ...
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Matthew 6:19 - 20
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
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Ezekiel 33:31
And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.
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1 Corinthians 1:26
For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.
Matthew 13:22
As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
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Matthew 12:28
But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
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Luke 18:24
Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, "How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!
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Luke 1:37
For nothing will be impossible with God.
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too hard for the Lord ? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.
Job 42:2
I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
Jeremiah 32:17
Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.
Jeremiah 32:27
Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?
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Matthew 4:20
Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Matthew 4:22
Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
Mark 1:18
And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Mark 1:20
And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.
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Luke 14:26
If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
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Job 42:10
And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job, when he had prayed for his friends. And the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
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Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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Matthew 12:32
And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
Ephesians 1:21
Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
Luke 20:35
But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.
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Luke 18:31 - 33
And taking the twelve, he said to them, "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished.
Matthew 20:17 - 19
And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them.
Mark 10:32 - 34
And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him.
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Luke 9:51
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
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Psalms 22:1
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?
Matthew 1:22
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
Matthew 26:24
The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.
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Luke 18:31 - 33
And taking the twelve, he said to them, "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished.
Matthew 20:17 - 19
And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them.
Mark 10:32 - 34
And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him.
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Matthew 27:2
And they bound him and led him away and deliver...
John 18:30 - 31
They answered him, "If this man were not doing ...
Acts 3:13
The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the G...
Acts 2:23
This Jesus, delivered up according to the defin...
Acts 4:27
For truly in this city there were gathered toge...
Acts 21:11
And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound...
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Matthew 27:26 - 31
Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
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Mark 14:65
And some began to spit on him and to cover his face and to strike him, saying to him, "Prophesy!" And the guards received him with blows.
Mark 15:19
And they were striking his head with a reed and spitting on him and kneeling down in homage to him.
Matthew 26:67
Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him.
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Luke 9:22
Saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.
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Mark 9:32
But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him.
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Luke 9:45
But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
Luke 24:16
But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
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Luke 18:35 - 43
As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging.
Matthew 20:29 - 34
And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him.
Mark 10:46 - 52
And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside.
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John 9:1
As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth.
John 9:8
The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar were saying, "Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?
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Luke 18:35 - 43
As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging.
Matthew 20:29 - 34
And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him.
Mark 10:46 - 52
And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside.
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Matthew 2:23
And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled: "He shall be called a Nazarene.
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Matthew 1:1
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Matthew 9:27
And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David.
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Luke 18:15
Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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Mark 10:36
And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?
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Luke 7:50
And he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace.
Luke 8:48
And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.
Luke 17:19
And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.
Matthew 9:22
Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, "Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well." And instantly the woman was made well.
Mark 5:34
And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.
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Luke 7:3
When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.
Luke 8:36
And those who had seen it told them how the demon-possessed man had been healed.
Luke 8:50
But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.
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Luke 7:16
Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!
Luke 13:13
And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God.
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Luke 19:37
As he was drawing near - already on the way down the Mount of Olives - the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen.
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