Luke

There is almost universal agreement that Luke, the "beloved physician" ( Col.4:14 ) who accompanied Paul on his missionary travels, was the author of the third Gospel. Luke wrote to present Jesus as the Universal Savior, the compassionate healer and teacher. His careful historical approach is revealed in the preface, which states that the author has traced "all things from the very first." Unlike Mark, this author includes an account of the Virgin Birth, and unlike Matthew he extensively describes the Perean Ministry (Chapters 9-18).

Luke 1
v03: it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus,

v15: For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

v36: Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.

v37: For with God nothing will be impossible."
v41: And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

v42: Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

v47: And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
v63: And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, "His name is John." So they all marveled.

v64: Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, praising God.

 

Luke 2
v11: For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

v19: But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

v23: (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the LORD"),

v26: And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

v37: and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

v40: And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
v42: And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.

v43: When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it;

v44: but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day's journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances.

v45: So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.

v46: Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

v47: And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

v52: And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

 

Luke 3
v09: And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."
v16: John answered, saying to all, "I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire - John Baptizes Jesus
v21: When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.

v22: And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, "You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased." (Matt. 1:2-16)


Luke 4
 The Temptation of Jesus
v01: Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

v03: And the devil said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread."
Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry
v14: Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region.

v29: and rose up and thrust Him out of the city; and they led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw Him down over the cliff.

v30: Then passing through the midst of them, He went His way.
Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit

v31:  Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths.

v32: And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority.

v33: Now in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon. And he cried out with a loud voice,
Peter's Mother-in-Law Healed
v38: Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon's house. But Simon's wife's mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her.
Many Healed After Sabbath Sunset

v40: When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them.

v41: And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, "You are the Christ, the Son of God!"  And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.

 

Luke 5
v08: When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!"
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
v12: And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean."
v13: Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." Immediately the leprosy left him. v16: So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.
v21: And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?"
Matthew the Tax Collector

v27:  After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me."

v28: So he left all, rose up, and followed Him.
v36: Then He spoke a parable to them: "No one puts a piece from a new garment on an old one; otherwise the new makes a tear, and also the piece that was taken out of the new does not match the old.

 

Luke 6
The Twelve Apostles
v12: Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. ‘

v13: And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles:
Jesus Heals a Great Multitude
v17: And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases,

v18: as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed.

v19: And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.
v26: Woe to you when all men speak well of you, For so did their fathers to the false prophets.
Love Your Enemies

v27:  "But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

v28: bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.

v29: To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.

v30: Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back.

v31: And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.
v35: But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.
Do Not Judge

v37: "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

v38: Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."
v39: And He spoke a parable to them: "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?

v40: A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher.

v41: And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye?
A Tree Is Known by Its Fruit

v43: "For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.

v45: A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Build on the Rock

v46: "But why do you call Me "Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say?

v47: Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like:

 

Luke 7
v06: Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof.

v09: When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, "I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!"

v14: Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."

v15: So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.
v19: And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?"
v28: For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
v38: and stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and she began to wash His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head; and she kissed His feet and anointed them with the fragrant oil.

v43: Simon answered and said, "I suppose the one whom he forgave more."  And He said to him, "You have rightly judged."

v50: Then He said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace."

 

Luke 8
v02: and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities--Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,

v10: And He said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that  "Seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'
The Parable of the Sower Explained
v11: "Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

v17: For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.

v21: But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
v48: And He said to her, "Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well. Go in peace."
v49: While He was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, "Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher."
v50: But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, "Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well."

v52: Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, "Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping."

v54: But He put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, "Little girl, arise."

v55: Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And He commanded that she be given something to eat.

v56: And her parents were astonished, but He charged them to tell no one what had happened.

 

Luke 9
Sending Out the Twelve
 v01: Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

v02: He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Feeding the Five Thousand
v10: And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

v14: For there were about five thousand men.  Then He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of fifty."

v20: He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"  Peter answered and said, "The Christ of God."
Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection

v21: And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one,
Take Up the Cross and Follow Him

v23: Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

v24: For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

v25: For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost?

v26: For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father's, and of the holy angels.
Jesus Transfigured on the Mount
v27: But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God."
v31: who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

v32: But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who stood with Him.
Jesus Forbids Sectarianism

v49:  Now John answered and said, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us."
v50: But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side."
v54: And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?"
v59: Then He said to another, "Follow Me."  But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."
v60: Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God."
v61: And another also said, "Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house."
v62: But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."

 

Luke 10
v02: Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.
The Seventy Return with Joy
v17: Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name."
v18: And He said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.

v19: Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

v20: Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven."
v23: Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see;

v24: for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it."
41And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.

v42: But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."

 

Luke 11
v08: I say to you, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as many as he needs.
Keep Asking, Seeking, Knocking
v09: "So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

v10: For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

v11: If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish?

v12: Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

v13: If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!"
15But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons."
v17: But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them: "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls.

v23: He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.
An Unclean Spirit Returns

v24: "When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, "I will return to my house from which I came.'

v25: And when he comes, he finds it swept and put in order.

v26: Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first."
v34: The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full of light. But when your eye is bad, your body also is full of darkness.

v42: "But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass by justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.

v46: And He said, "Woe to you also, lawyers! For you load men with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.

v52: "Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered."

 

Luke 12
v03: Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Jesus Teaches the Fear of God
v04: "And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

v05: But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!
v06: "Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. 7But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Confess Christ Before Men
v08: "Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God. 9But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.
v10: "And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven.
v11: "Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say.

v12: For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."
v15: And He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses."
v19: And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry."'

v20: But God said to him, "Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?'
v25: And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

v29: "And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind.

v31: But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
v34: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
v37: Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.

v40: Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
v43: Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.

v44: Truly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all that he has.

v48: But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.
v51: Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division.

v52: For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three.

v53: Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."
v56: Hypocrites! You can discern the face of the sky and of the earth, but how is it you do not discern this time?
v58: When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, make every effort along the way to settle with him, lest he drag you to the judge, the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.

 

Luke 13
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
v06: He also spoke this parable: "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.

v07: Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, "Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?'

v08: But he answered and said to him, "Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it.

v09: And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down."'
v16: So ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound--think of it--for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath?"

v24: "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

v25: When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, "Lord, Lord, open for us,' and He will answer and say to you, "I do not know you, where you are from,'

v26: then you will begin to say, "We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.'

v27: But He will say, "I tell you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity.'

v28: There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out.

v29: They will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down in the kingdom of God.

v30: And indeed there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last."
Jesus Laments over Jerusalem

v34: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing!

v35: See! Your house is left to you desolate; and assuredly, I say to you, you shall not see Me until the time comes when you say, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!"'


Luke 14
v08: "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be invited by him;

v11: For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
v12: Then He also said to him who invited Him, "When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid.

v13: But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind.

v14: And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just."
v26: "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.

v27: And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.

v28: For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it--

v33: So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple

 

Luke 15
v07: I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
v10: Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
v18: I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you,

v19: and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants."'
v20: "And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.

v24: for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry.
v28: "But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him.

v31: "And he said to him, "Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.

v32: It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found."'

 

Luke 16
v08: So the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light.
v11: Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

v12: And if you have not been faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own?
v15: And He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
v22: So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.

v25: But Abraham said, "Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.

v26: And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.'

 

Luke 17
The Coming of the Kingdom
v01: Then He said to the disciples, "It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!

v02: It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

v03: Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

v04: And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, "I repent,' you shall forgive him."
v14: So when He saw them, He said to them, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.
v15: And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God,

v16: and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.
v17: So Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?

v19: And He said to him, "Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well."
v24: For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so also the Son of Man will be in His day.

v31: "In that day, he who is on the housetop, and his goods are in the house, let him not come down to take them away. And likewise the one who is in the field, let him not turn back.

v32: Remember Lot's wife.

v33: Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.

v34: I tell you, in that night there will be two men in one bed: the one will be taken and the other will be left.

v35: Two women will be grinding together: the one will be taken and the other left.

v36: Two men will be in the field: the one will be taken and the other left."

 

Luke 18
v06: Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said.

v07: And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?

v13: And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, "God, be merciful to me a sinner!'

v22: So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
v23: But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.
With God All Things Are Possible

v24: And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!

v29: So He said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,

v30: who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come eternal life."
v42: Then Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well."

 

Luke 19
v21: For I feared you, because you are an austere man. You collect what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow.'

v22: And he said to him, "Out of your own mouth I will judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I was an austere man, collecting what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow.

v26: "For I say to you, that to everyone who has will be given; and from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

v44: and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation."

 

Luke 20
v35: But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;

v36: nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

v37: But even Moses showed in the burning bush passage that the dead are raised, when he called the Lord "the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.'

v38: For He is not the God of the dead but of the living, for all live to Him."

 

Luke 21
v03: So He said, "Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all;

v04: for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had."
v08: And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, "I am He,' and, "The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them.

v11: And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

v12: But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake.

v13: But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.

v14: Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer;

v15: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist.


The Destruction of Jerusalem
v20: "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.

v24: And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
The Coming of the Son of Man

v25: "And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;

v26: men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

v32: Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place.

v33: Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
The Importance of Watching

v34: "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly.

v35: For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth.

v36: Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."

 

Luke 22
v03: Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve.

v19: And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."
v22: And truly the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!"
v23: Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
v30: that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial

v31: And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.

v32: But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."
v34: Then He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me."
Supplies for the Road
v35: And He said to them, "When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?" So they said, "Nothing."
v36: Then He said to them, "But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.

v42: saying, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."

v43: Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

v44: And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
v45: When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow.

v46: Then He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation."
v51: But Jesus answered and said, "Permit even this." And He touched his ear and healed him.
v60: But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

v61: And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

v62: So Peter went out and wept bitterly.

 

Luke 23
v03: Then Pilate asked Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?"  He answered him and said, "It is as you say."
v08: Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long time to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him, and he hoped to see some miracle done by Him.

v12: That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other.
v18: And they all cried out at once, saying, "Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas"--

v19: who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder.
v34: Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."  And they divided His garments and cast lots.

v42: Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."
v43: And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."
Jesus Dies on the Cross

v44: Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.

v45: Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

v46: And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, "into Your hands I commit My spirit."' Having said this, He breathed His last.

 

Luke 24
v05: Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?

v31: Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight.
v34: saying, "The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!"

v39: Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have."
v53: and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen.