Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things?

He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said:

but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.

When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing?

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.”

Jesus Predicts His Death

He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.

Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected?

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”

“By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?”

Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”

When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.

Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door.

Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

The disciples left, went into the city and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover.

The chief priests accused him of many things.

So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.”