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Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Gospel of Luke

Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 12

Divided in twelve structure seems to characterize roughly each divided portion. Main theme in 12-1 is about preparation for the mission, in 12-2 is vocation of disciples, in 12-3 is deeds and faith, in 12-4 is mission activity, in 12-5 is identity of Jesus, in 12-6 is hypocrisy and evils, in 12-7 is preparation for the end, in 12-8 is invited person, in 12-9 is people who enters the kingdom of God, in 12-10 is eschatology, in 12-11 is the following disciples and betraying disciple, and in 12-12 is death and resurrection.


12-1

1 Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
  2 The birth of John the Baptist foretold (1:5-25)
    3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
      4 Mary visits Elizabeth (1:39-45)
        5 Mary's song of praise (1:46-56)
          6 The birth of John the Baptist (1:57-66)
            7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
          8 The birth of Jesus (2:1-21)
        9 Jesus is presented in the temple (2:22-40)
      10 The boy Jesus in the temple (2:41-52)
    11 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
  12 The baptism of Jesus (3:21-22)
13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
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1 Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
1:3 I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, (1:3)
From the beginning13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
Genealogy of Jesus
2 The birth of John the Baptist foretold (1:5-25)
1:15 for he will be great in the sight of (the) Lord. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mother's womb,(1:15)
Being filled with the Holy Spirit12 The baptism of Jesus (3:21-22)
3:22 and the holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."(3:22)
3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
1:35 And the angel said to her in reply, "The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. (1:35)
Prophecy about coming of Jesus11 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
3:16 John answered them all, saying, "I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.(3:16)
4 Mary visits Elizabeth (1:39-45)
1:43 And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?(1:43)
The Son of God10 The boy Jesus in the temple (2:41-52)
2:49 And he said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" (2:49)
5 Mary's song of praise (1:46-56)
1:54 He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, (1:54)
Salvation for Israel9 Jesus is presented in the temple (2:22-40)
2:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel." (2:32)
6 The birth of John the Baptist (1:57-66)
1:57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son.
Birth8 The birth of Jesus (2:1-21)
2:6 While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, 2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn son.

12-1-1

1 Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
  2 The birth of John the Baptist foretold (1:5-25)
    3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
      4 Mary visits Elizabeth (1:39-45)
    5 Mary's song of praise (1:46-56)
  6 The birth of John the Baptist (1:57-66)
7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
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1 Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
1:2 just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,
Serving to God7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
1:73and to grant us that, 1:74 rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him 1:75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
2 The birth of John the Baptist foretold (1:5-25)
1:13Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son,
Birth of John6 The birth of John the Baptist (1:57-66)
1:57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son.
3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
1:32 He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,
The Mighty One5 Mary's song of praise (1:46-56)
1:48 For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. 1:49 The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
1:32and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,
Throne (qronoj)5 Mary's song of praise (1:46-56)
1:52 He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly.

12-1-2

7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
  8 The birth of Jesus (2:1-21)
    9 Jesus is presented in the temple (2:22-40)
      10 The boy Jesus in the temple (2:41-52)
    11 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
  12 The baptism of Jesus (3:21-22)
13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
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7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
see 4-1-1
see 4-1-113 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
see 4-1-1
8 The birth of Jesus (2:1-21)
see 4-1-1
see 4-1-112 The baptism of Jesus (3:21-22)
see 4-1-1
9 Jesus is presented in the temple (2:22-40)
see 4-1-1
see 4-1-111 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
see 4-1-1

12-2

13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
  14 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-15)
    15 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (4:16-30)
      16 Jesus drives out an evil spirit (4:31-44)
        17 Jesus calls the first disciples (5:1-11)
          18 Jesus cleanses a leper (5:12-16)
            19 Jesus heals a paralytic (5:17-26)
          20 Jesus calls Levi (5:27-32)
        21 The question about fasting (5:33-35)
      22 The parables of wine and cloak (5:36-39)
    23 The question about the Sabbath (6:1-5)
  24 The man with a withered hand (6:6-11)
25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
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13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
see 4-1
see 4-125 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
see 4-1
14 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-15)
see 4-1
see 4-124 The man with a withered hand (6:6-11)
see 4-1
15 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (4:16-30)
see 4-1
see 4-123 The question about the Sabbath (6:1-5)
see 4-1
16 Jesus drives out an evil spirit (4:31-44)
see 4-1
see 4-122 The parables of wine and cloak (5:36-39)
see 4-1
17 Jesus calls the first disciples (5:1-11)
see 4-1
see 4-121 The question about fasting (5:33-35)
see 4-1
18 Jesus cleanses a leper (5:12-16)
see 4-1
see 4-120 Jesus calls Levi (5:27-32)
see 4-1

12-2-1

13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
  14 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-15)
    15 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (4:16-30)
      16 Jesus drives out an evil spirit (4:31-44)
    17 Jesus calls the first disciples (5:1-11)
  18 Jesus cleanses a leper (5:12-16)
19 Jesus heals a paralytic (5:17-26)
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13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
genealogy of Jesus
Son of man19 Jesus heals a paralytic (5:17-26)
5:24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins''--he said to the man who was paralyzed, "I say to you, rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home."(5:24)
14 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-15)
4:14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region.(4:14)
Rumors spread18 Jesus cleanses a leper (5:12-16)
5:15 The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, (5:15)
15 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (4:16-30)
4:22 And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, "Isn't this the son of Joseph?" (4:22)
People are amazed17 Jesus calls the first disciples (5:1-11)
5:9 For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, (5:9)

12-2-2

19 Jesus heals a paralytic (5:17-26)
  20 Jesus calls Levi (5:27-32)
    21 The question about fasting (5:33-35)
      22 The parables of wine and cloak (5:36-39)
    23 The question about the Sabbath (6:1-5)
  24 The man with a withered hand (6:6-11)
25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
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19 Jesus heals a paralytic (5:17-26)
see 5-1-2
see 5-1-225 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
see 5-1-2
20 Jesus calls Levi (5:27-32)
see 5-1-2
see 5-1-224 The man with a withered hand (6:6-11)
see 5-1-2
21 The question about fasting (5:33-35)
see 5-1-2
see 5-1-223 The question about the Sabbath (6:1-5)
see 5-1-2

12-3

25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
  26 Blessings and woes (6:20-26)
    27 Love for enemies (6:27-36)
      28 Judging others (6:37-38)
        29 The disciple and the teacher (6:39-40)
          30 The splinter in your brother's eye (6:41-42)
            31 A tree and its fruits (6:43-45)
          32 The two foundations (6:46-49)
        33 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (7:1-10)
      34 Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain (7:11-17)
    35 Messengers from John the Baptist (7:18-23)
  36 No one is greater than John (7:24-28)
37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
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25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
Jesus chooses twelve disciples
Person who follows Jesus37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
7:35 But wisdom is vindicated by all her children." (7:35)
26 Blessings and woes (6:20-26)
6:23 their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way (6:23)
The prophet36 No one is greater than John (7:24-28)
7:26 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, (7:26)
27 Love for enemies (6:27-36)
6:36 Be merciful, just as (also) your Father is merciful (6:36)
Pity of the LORD35 Messengers from John the Baptist (7:18-23)
7:22 the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the good news proclaimed to them (7:22)
28 Judging others (6:37-38)
6:38 Give and gifts will be given to you (6:38)
Giving34 Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain (7:11-17)
7:15 Jesus gave him to his mother (7:15)
29 The disciple and the teacher (6:39-40)
6:40 No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher. (6:40)
Excellent disciple33 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (7:1-10)
7:9 When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him and, turning, said to the crowd following him, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith." (7:9)
30 The splinter in your brother's eye (6:41-42)
6:41 Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own? (6:41)
Condemnation against hypocrite32 The two foundations (6:46-49)
6:46 "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' but not do what I command? (6:46)

12-3-1

25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
  26 Blessings and woes (6:20-26)
    27 Love for enemies (6:27-36)
      28 Judging others (6:37-38)
    29 The disciple and the teacher (6:39-40)
  30 The splinter in your brother's eye (6:41-42)
31 A tree and its fruits (6:43-45)
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25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
see 4-1-2
see 4-1-231 A tree and its fruits (6:43-45)
see 4-1-2
26 Blessings and woes (6:20-26)
see 4-1-2
see 4-1-230 The splinter in your brother's eye (6:41-42)
see 4-1-2
27 Love for enemies (6:27-36)
see 4-1-2
see 4-1-229 The disciple and the teacher (6:39-40)
see 4-1-2

12-3-2

31 A tree and its fruits (6:43-45)
  32 The two foundations (6:46-49)
    33 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (7:1-10)
      34 Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain (7:11-17)
    35 Messengers from John the Baptist (7:18-23)
  36 No one is greater than John (7:24-28)
37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
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31 A tree and its fruits (6:43-45)
6:44 For every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles. (6:44)
Judging from the result37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
7:35 But wisdom is vindicated by all her children." (7:35)
32 The two foundations (6:46-49)
6:47 I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, listens to my words, and acts on them.(6:47)
Faithful person36 No one is greater than John (7:24-28)
7:28 I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he." (7:28)
33 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (7:1-10)
7:6 And Jesus went with them, but when he was only a short distance from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof. (7:6)
Sending a messenger to Jesus35 Messengers from John the Baptist (7:18-23)
7:18 The disciples of John told him about all these things. John summoned two of his disciples7:19 and sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?" (7:18-19)

12-4

37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
  38 A sinful woman forgiven (7:36-50)
    39 Some woman accompany Jesus (8:1-3)
      40 The parable of the sower (8:4-8)
        41 They may look but not see (8:9-10)
          42 Meaning of the parable of the sower (8:11-15)
            43 A lamp under a jar (8:16-18)
          44 The true kindred of Jesus (8:19-21)
        45 Jesus calms a storm (8:22-25)
      46 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (8:26-39)
    47 A woman healed (8:40-48)
  48 A girl restored to life (8:49-56)
49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
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37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
7:35 But wisdom is vindicated by all her children." (7:35)
Disciple of Jesus49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
the mission of the twelve
38 A sinful woman forgiven (7:36-50)
7:50 But he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."(7:50)
Salvation caused by the faith48 A girl restored to life (8:49-56)
8:50 On hearing this, Jesus answered him, "Do not be afraid; just have faith and she will be saved." (8:50)
39 Some woman accompany Jesus (8:1-3)
8:2 and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, (8:2)
Healed women47 A woman healed (8:40-48)
8:44 came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. Immediately her bleeding stopped. (8:44)
40 The parable of the sower (8:4-8)
parable of sower
Evangelization46 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (8:26-39)
8:39 "Return home and recount what God has done for you." The man went off and proclaimed throughout the whole town what Jesus had done for him. (8:39)
41 They may look but not see (8:9-10)
8:10 He answered, "Knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been granted to you; but to the rest, they are made known through parables so that 'they may look but not see, and hear but not understand.' (8:10)
Person who lacks in understanding45 Jesus calms a storm (8:22-25)
8:25 Then he asked them, "Where is your faith?" But they were filled with awe and amazed and said to one another, "Who then is this, who commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey him?" (8:25)
42 Meaning of the parable of the sower (8:11-15)
8:15 But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance. (8:15)
Listening words of God and acting on44 The true kindred of Jesus (8:19-21)
8:21 He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it." (8:21)

12-4-1

37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
  38 A sinful woman forgiven (7:36-50)
    39 Some woman accompany Jesus (8:1-3)
      40 The parable of the sower (8:4-8)
    41 They may look but not see (8:9-10)
  42 Meaning of the parable of the sower (8:11-15)
43 A lamp under a jar (8:16-18)
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37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
7:29 (All the people who listened, including the tax collectors, and who were baptized with the baptism of John, acknowledged the righteousness of God; (7:29)
Take care how you listen43 A lamp under a jar (8:16-18)
8:18 Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away." (8:18)
38 A sinful woman forgiven (7:36-50)
7:50 But he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."(7:50)
Salvation caused by the faith42 Meaning of the parable of the sower (8:11-15)
8:15 But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance. (8:15)
39 Some woman accompany Jesus (8:1-3)
8:1 Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve(8:1)
The kingdom of God41 They may look but not see (8:9-10)
8:10 He answered, "Knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been granted to you; but to the rest, they are made known through parables so that 'they may look but not see, and hear but not understand.' (8:10)

12-4-2

43 A lamp under a jar (8:16-18)
  44 The true kindred of Jesus (8:19-21)
    45 Jesus calms a storm (8:22-25)
      46 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (8:26-39)
    47 A woman healed (8:40-48)
  48 A girl restored to life (8:49-56)
49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
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43 A lamp under a jar (8:16-18)
see 4-2-1
see 4-2-149 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
see 4-2-1
44 The true kindred of Jesus (8:19-21)
see 4-2-1
see 4-2-148 A girl restored to life (8:49-56)
see 4-2-1
45 Jesus calms a storm (8:22-25)
see 4-2-1
see 4-2-147 A woman healed (8:40-48)
see 4-2-1

12-5

49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
  50 Herod's perplexity (9:7-9)
    51 Feeding the five thousand (9:10-17)
      52 Peter's declaration about Jesus (9:18-20)
        53 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (9:21-22)
          54 The nature of discipleship (9:23-27)
            55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
          56 Jesus heals a boy with a demon (9:37-43)
        57 Jesus again foretells his death (9:44-45)
      58 Ambition and Jealousy Rebuked (9:46-50)
    59 A Samaritan village refuses to receive Jesus (9:51-56)
  60 Would-be followers of Jesus (9:57-62)
61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
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49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
see 4-2
see 4-261 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
see 4-2
50 Herod's perplexity (9:7-9)
see 4-2
see 4-260 Would-be followers of Jesus (9:57-62)
see 4-2
51 Feeding the five thousand (9:10-17)
see 4-2
see 4-259 A Samaritan village refuses to receive Jesus (9:51-56)
see 4-2
52 Peter's declaration about Jesus (9:18-20)
see 4-2
see 4-258 Ambition and Jealousy Rebuked (9:46-50)
see 4-2
53 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (9:21-22)
see 4-2
see 4-257 Jesus again foretells his death (9:44-45)
see 4-2
54 The nature of discipleship (9:23-27)
see 4-2
see 4-256 Jesus heals a boy with a demon (9:37-43)
see 4-2

12-5-1

49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
  50 Herod's perplexity (9:7-9)
    51 Feeding the five thousand (9:10-17)
      52 Peter's declaration about Jesus (9:18-20)
    53 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (9:21-22)
  54 The nature of discipleship (9:23-27)
55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
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49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
9:1He summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
Apostles55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
9:28he took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray.
50 Herod's perplexity (9:7-9)
9:7"John has been raised from the dead";
Resurrection54 The nature of discipleship (9:23-27)
9:24 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
51 Feeding the five thousand (9:10-17)
9:10He took them and withdrew in private to a town called Bethsaida.
Jesus and disciples only53 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (9:21-22)
9:21 He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone. 9:22 He said,

12-5-2

55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
  56 Jesus heals a boy with a demon (9:37-43)
    57 Jesus again foretells his death (9:44-45)
      58 Ambition and Jealousy Rebuked (9:46-50)
    59 A Samaritan village refuses to receive Jesus (9:51-56)
  60 Would-be followers of Jesus (9:57-62)
61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
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55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, (9:30)
Two persons are sent61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
After this the Lord appointed seventy (-two) others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. (10:1)
56 Jesus heals a boy with a demon (9:37-43)
9:41 Jesus said in reply, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you and endure you?
Unbelief of disciples60 Would-be followers of Jesus (9:57-62)
9:62 (To him) Jesus said, "No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God."
57 Jesus again foretells his death (9:44-45)
9:44The Son of Man is to be handed over to men."
Passion and resurrection59 A Samaritan village refuses to receive Jesus (9:51-56)
9:51When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,

12-6

61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
  62 Woes to unrepentant cities (10:13-16)
    63 The return of the seventy (10:17-20)
      64 Jesus rejoices (10:21-24)
        65 The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25-37)
          66 Jesus visits Martha and Mary (10:38-42)
            67 The LORD's prayer (11:1-4)
          68 About prayer (11:5-13)
        69 Jesus and Beelzebul (11:14-26)
      70 True blessedness (11:27-28)
    71 The sign of Jonah (11:29-32)
  72 The light of the body (11:33-36)
73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
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61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
After this the Lord appointed seventy (-two) others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. (10:1)
Person who is sent73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
Therefore, the wisdom of God said, 'I will send to them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and persecute' (11:49)
62 Woes to unrepentant cities (10:13-16)
And as for you, Capernaum, Will you be exalted to heaven? You will go down to the netherworld. (10:15)
Putting it up72 The light of the body (11:33-36)
No one who lights a lamp hides it away or places it (under a bushel basket), but on a lampstand so that those who enter might see the light. (11:33)
63 The return of the seventy (10:17-20)
Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name. (10:17)
Sign71 The sign of Jonah (11:29-32)
This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. (11:29)
64 Jesus rejoices (10:21-24)
10:23 Turning to the disciples in private he said, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. (10:23)
Blessed person70 True blessedness (11:27-28)
11:28 He replied, "Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it." (11:28)
65 The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25-37)
10:25 There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test him and said, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"(10:25)
Person who wants to test Jesus69 Jesus and Beelzebul (11:14-26)
11:16 Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven. (11:16)
66 Jesus visits Martha and Mary (10:38-42)
10:42 There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her."(10:42)
Giving a good thing68 About prayer (11:5-13)
11:13 If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him?"(11:13)

12-6-1

61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
  62 Woes to unrepentant cities (10:13-16)
    63 The return of the seventy (10:17-20)
      64 Jesus rejoices (10:21-24)
    65 The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25-37)
  66 Jesus visits Martha and Mary (10:38-42)
67 The LORD's prayer (11:1-4)
Former halfRelationLatter half
61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
see 4-2-2
see 4-2-267 The LORD's prayer (11:1-4)
see 4-2-2
62 Woes to unrepentant cities (10:13-16)
see 4-2-2
see 4-2-266 Jesus visits Martha and Mary (10:38-42)
see 4-2-2
63 The return of the seventy (10:17-20)
see 4-2-2
see 4-2-265 The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25-37)
see 4-2-2

12-6-2

67 The LORD's prayer (11:1-4)
  68 About prayer (11:5-13)
    69 Jesus and Beelzebul (11:14-26)
      70 True blessedness (11:27-28)
    71 The sign of Jonah (11:29-32)
  72 The light of the body (11:33-36)
73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
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67 The LORD's prayer (11:1-4)
11:4 and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test." (11:4)
Forgiving / not forgiving73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
11:46 And he said, "Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them. (11:46)
68 About prayer (11:5-13)
11:13 If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him?"(11:13)
Light inside people72 The light of the body (11:33-36)
11:35 Take care, then, that the light in you not become darkness. (11:35)
69 Jesus and Beelzebul (11:14-26)
Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven. (11:16)
People want sign71 The sign of Jonah (11:29-32)
This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. (11:29)

12-7

73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
  74 A warning against hypocrisy (12:1-3)
    75 Whom to fear (12:4-12)
      76 The parable of the rich fool (12:13-21)
        77 Do not worry (12:22-32)
          78 Treasure in heaven (12:33-34)
            79 Watchful slaves (12:35-40)
          80 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (12:41-48)
        81 Jesus is the cause of division (12:49-53)
      82 With the Multitude about the Signs of the Time (12:54-56)
    83 Your opponent will turn you over to the judge (12:57-59)
  84 Repent or perish (13:1-5)
85 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
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73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
11:50 in order that this generation might be charged with the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world, (11:50)
This generation is responsible85 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
13:7 he said to the gardener, 'For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. (So) cut it down. Why should it exhaust the soil?' (13:7)
74 A warning against hypocrisy (12:1-3)
12:2 "There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.(12:2)
There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed84 Repent or perish (13:1-5)
13:3 By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did! (13:3)
75 Whom to fear (12:4-12)
12:11 When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be or about what you are to say. (12:11)
Being sued83 Your opponent will turn you over to the judge (12:57-59)
12:58 If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate, make an effort to settle the matter on the way; otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the constable, and the constable throw you into prison. (12:58)
76 The parable of the rich fool (12:13-21)
You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong? (12:20)
Person who cannot understand the present time82 With the Multitude about the Signs of the Time (12:54-56)
12:56 You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time? (12:56)
77 Do not worry (12:22-32)
the grass in the field that grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow (12:28)
Being burned in fire81 Jesus is the cause of division (12:49-53)
I have come to set the earth on fire (12:49)
78 Treasure in heaven (12:33-34)
12:33 Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. (12:33)
Wealth in the kingdom of God80 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (12:41-48)
12:44 Truly, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property. (12:44)

12-7-1

73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
  74 A warning against hypocrisy (12:1-3)
    75 Whom to fear (12:4-12)
      76 The parable of the rich fool (12:13-21)
    77 Do not worry (12:22-32)
  78 Treasure in heaven (12:33-34)
79 Watchful slaves (12:35-40)
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73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
11:42 Woe to you Pharisees! You pay tithes of mint and of rue and of every garden herb, but you pay no attention to judgment and to love for God. These you should have done, without overlooking the others. (11:42)
Woes / blessed79 Watchful slaves (12:35-40)
12:38 And should he come in the second or third watch and find them prepared in this way, blessed are those servants. (12:38)
74 A warning against hypocrisy (12:1-3)
Beware of the leaven-- that is, the hypocrisy-- of the Pharisees. (12:1)
Hypocrisy / beneficence78 Treasure in heaven (12:33-34)
Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. (12:33)
75 Whom to fear (12:4-12)
do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more (12:4)
Being more important than one's body77 Do not worry (12:22-32)
do not worry about your life and what you will eat, or about your body and what you will wear (12:22)

12-7-2

79 Watchful slaves (12:35-40)
  80 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (12:41-48)
    81 Jesus is the cause of division (12:49-53)
      82 With the Multitude about the Signs of the Time (12:54-56)
    83 Your opponent will turn you over to the judge (12:57-59)
  84 Repent or perish (13:1-5)
85 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
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79 Watchful slaves (12:35-40)
see 4-3-1
see 4-3-185 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
see 4-3-1
80 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (12:41-48)
see 4-3-1
see 4-3-184 Repent or perish (13:1-5)
see 4-3-1
81 Jesus is the cause of division (12:49-53)
see 4-3-1
see 4-3-183 Your opponent will turn you over to the judge (12:57-59)
see 4-3-1

12-8

85 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
  86 Jesus heals a crippled woman (13:10-17)
    87 The parable of the Mustard seed and yeast (13:18-21)
      88 The narrow door (13:22-30)
        89 The lament over Jerusalem (13:31-35)
          90 Jesus heals the man with dropsy (14:1-6)
            91 The parable of the great dinner (14:7-24)
          92 The cost of discipleship (14:25-35)
        93 The parable of the lost sheep and coin (15:1-10)
      94 The parable of the prodigal and his brother (15:11-32)
    95 The parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13)
  96 The law and the kingdom of God (16:14-18)
97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
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85 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
see 4-3
see 4-397 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
see 4-3
86 Jesus heals a crippled woman (13:10-17)
see 4-3
see 4-396 The law and the kingdom of God (16:14-18)
see 4-3
87 The parable of the Mustard seed and yeast (13:18-21)
see 4-3
see 4-395 The parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13)
see 4-3
88 The narrow door (13:22-30)
see 4-3
see 4-394 The parable of the prodigal and his brother (15:11-32)
see 4-3
89 The lament over Jerusalem (13:31-35)
see 4-3
see 4-393 The parable of the lost sheep and coin (15:1-10)
see 4-3
90 Jesus heals the man with dropsy (14:1-6)
see 4-3
see 4-392 The cost of discipleship (14:25-35)
see 4-3

12-8-1

85 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
  86 Jesus heals a crippled woman (13:10-17)
    87 The parable of the Mustard seed and yeast (13:18-21)
      88 The narrow door (13:22-30)
    89 The lament over Jerusalem (13:31-35)
  90 Jesus heals the man with dropsy (14:1-6)
91 The parable of the great dinner (14:7-24)
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85 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
13:7 he said to the gardener, 'For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. (So) cut it down. Why should it exhaust the soil?' (13:7)
Judgement against evil person91 The parable of the great dinner (14:7-24)
14:24 For, I tell you, none of those men who were invited will taste my dinner.'" (14:24)
86 Jesus heals a crippled woman (13:10-17)
Jesus heals a crippled woman
Healing on Sabbath90 Jesus heals the man with dropsy (14:1-6)
Jesus heals the man with dropsy
87 The parable of the Mustard seed and yeast (13:18-21)
13:19 It is like a mustard seed that a person took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and 'the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.'" (13:19)
Spreading / not gathering89 The lament over Jerusalem (13:31-35)
13:34 "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I yearned to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were unwilling! (13:34)

12-8-2

91 The parable of the great dinner (14:7-24)
  92 The cost of discipleship (14:25-35)
    93 The parable of the lost sheep and coin (15:1-10)
      94 The parable of the prodigal and his brother (15:11-32)
    95 The parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13)
  96 The law and the kingdom of God (16:14-18)
97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
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91 The parable of the great dinner (14:7-24)
14:15 One of his fellow guests on hearing this said to him, "Blessed is the one who will dine in the kingdom of God."(14:15)
Feast in the kingdom of God97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
16:22 When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, (16:22)
92 The cost of discipleship (14:25-35)
14:26 "If any one comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.(14:26)
Discarding one's wife96 The law and the kingdom of God (16:14-18)
16:18 "Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and the one who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery. (16:18)
93 The parable of the lost sheep and coin (15:1-10)
15:1 The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to him,(15:1)
God and wealth95 The parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13)
16:13 No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon."(16:13)

12-9

97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
  98 Some sayings of Jesus (17:1-10)
    99 Jesus cleanses ten lepers (17:11-19)
      100 The coming of the kingdom (17:20-37)
        101 The parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1-8)
          102 The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (18:9-14)
            103 Jesus blesses little children (18:15-17)
          104 The rich ruler (18:18-30)
        105 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (18:31-34)
      106 Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho (18:35-43)
    107 Jesus and Zacchaeus (19:1-10)
  108 The parable of the ten Pounds (19:11-27)
109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
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97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
16:31 Then Abraham said, 'If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'"(16:31)
Person doesn't accept even if God visit109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
19:44 They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation." (19:44)
98 Some sayings of Jesus (17:1-10)
17:9 Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? (17:9)
Servants and the lord108 The parable of the ten Pounds (19:11-27)
19:17 He replied, Well done, good servant! You have been faithful in this very small matter; take charge of ten cities. (19:17)
99 Jesus cleanses ten lepers (17:11-19)
17:18 Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?" (17:18)
Salvation for gentiles / for Israelites107 Jesus and Zacchaeus (19:1-10)
19:9 And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham.(19:9)
100 The coming of the kingdom (17:20-37)
The days will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. (17:22)
Wish to see son of man106 Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho (18:35-43)
"What do you want me to do for you?" He replied, "Lord, please let me see." (18:41)
101 The parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1-8)
I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? (18:8)
Arrival of son of man105 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (18:31-34)
and after they have scourged him they will kill him, but on the third day he will rise." (18:33)
102 The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (18:9-14)
The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity-- greedy, dishonest, adulterous-- or even like this tax collector. 18:12 I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' (18:11-12)
Arrogant people104 The rich ruler (18:18-30)
And he replied, "All of these I have observed from my youth." (18:21)

12-9-1

97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
  98 Some sayings of Jesus (17:1-10)
    99 Jesus cleanses ten lepers (17:11-19)
      100 The coming of the kingdom (17:20-37)
    101 The parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1-8)
  102 The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (18:9-14)
103 Jesus blesses little children (18:15-17)
Former halfRelationLatter half
97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
see 4-3-2
see 4-3-2103 Jesus blesses little children (18:15-17)
see 4-3-2
98 Some sayings of Jesus (17:1-10)
see 4-3-2
see 4-3-2102 The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (18:9-14)
see 4-3-2
99 Jesus cleanses ten lepers (17:11-19)
see 4-3-2
see 4-3-2101 The parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1-8)
see 4-3-2

12-9-2

103 Jesus blesses little children (18:15-17)
  104 The rich ruler (18:18-30)
    105 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (18:31-34)
      106 Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho (18:35-43)
    107 Jesus and Zacchaeus (19:1-10)
  108 The parable of the ten Pounds (19:11-27)
109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
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103 Jesus blesses little children (18:15-17)
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. (18:16)
Kingdom of God109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. (19:38)
104 The rich ruler (18:18-30)
Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 18:30 who will not receive (back) an overabundant return in this present age and eternal life in the age to come. (18:29-30)
Arrival of kingdom of God108 The parable of the ten Pounds (19:11-27)
While they were listening to him speak, he proceeded to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalem and they thought that the kingdom of God would appear there immediately. (19:11)
105 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (18:31-34)
Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem and everything written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. (18:31)
Son of man107 Jesus and Zacchaeus (19:1-10)
For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost. (19:10)

12-10

109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
  110 Jesus cleanses the temple (19:45-48)
    111 The authority of Jesus questioned (20:1-8)
      112 The parable of the wicked tenants (20:9-19)
        113 The question about paying taxes (20:20-26)
          114 The question about the resurrection (20:27-40)
            115 The question about David's son (20:41-44)
          116 Jesus denounces the scribes (20:45-47)
        117 The widow's offering (21:1-4)
      118 The destruction of the temple foretold (21:5-9)
    119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
  120 The destruction of Jerusalem foretold (21:20-24)
121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
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109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. (19:38)
Glory of son of man121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (21:27)
110 Jesus cleanses the temple (19:45-48)
And every day he was teaching in the temple area. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile, were seeking to put him to death, (19:47)
Killed120 The destruction of Jerusalem foretold (21:20-24)
They will fall by the edge of the sword and be taken as captives to all the Gentiles; (21:24)
111 The authority of Jesus questioned (20:1-8)
was John's baptism of heavenly or of human origin? (20:4)
Sign from heaven119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky. (21:11)
111 The authority of Jesus questioned (20:1-8)
But if we say, Of human origin, then all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet. (20:6)
Killed119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. (21:16)
112 The parable of the wicked tenants (20:9-19)
The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'? 20:18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be dashed to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls. (20:17-18)
Stone, destroyed118 The destruction of the temple foretold (21:5-9)
All that you see here-- the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down. (21:6)
113 The question about paying taxes (20:20-26)
Is it lawful for us to pay tribute to Caesar or not? (20:22)
Paying money117 The widow's offering (21:1-4)
for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood. (21:4)
114 The question about the resurrection (20:27-40)
They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise. (20:36)
Resurrection / judgment116 Jesus denounces the scribes (20:45-47)
They will receive a very severe condemnation. (20:47)

12-10-1

109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
  110 Jesus cleanses the temple (19:45-48)
    111 The authority of Jesus questioned (20:1-8)
      112 The parable of the wicked tenants (20:9-19)
    113 The question about paying taxes (20:20-26)
  114 The question about the resurrection (20:27-40)
115 The question about David's son (20:41-44)
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109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. (19:38)
Glory of the LORD115 The question about David's son (20:41-44)
For David himself in the Book of Psalms says: 'The Lord said to my lord, "Sit at my right hand 20:43 till I make your enemies your footstool." (20:42-43)
110 Jesus cleanses the temple (19:45-48)
The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile, were seeking to put him to death, 19:48 but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on his words. (19:47-48)
Not killed114 The question about the resurrection (20:27-40)
They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise. (20:36)
111 The authority of Jesus questioned (20:1-8)
was John's baptism of heavenly or of human origin? (20:4)
God or human113 The question about paying taxes (20:20-26)
Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. (20:25)

12-10-2

115 The question about David's son (20:41-44)
  116 Jesus denounces the scribes (20:45-47)
    117 The widow's offering (21:1-4)
      118 The destruction of the temple foretold (21:5-9)
    119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
  120 The destruction of Jerusalem foretold (21:20-24)
121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
Former halfRelationLatter half
115 The question about David's son (20:41-44)
see 4-4-1
see 4-4-1121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
see 4-4-1
116 Jesus denounces the scribes (20:45-47)
see 4-4-1
see 4-4-1120 The destruction of Jerusalem foretold (21:20-24)
see 4-4-1
117 The widow's offering (21:1-4)
see 4-4-1
see 4-4-1119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
see 4-4-1

12-11

121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
  122 The parable of the fig tree (21:29-33)
    123 Exhortation to watch (21:34-38)
      124 The plot to kill Jesus (22:1-6)
        125 The preparation of the passover (22:7-13)
          126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
            127 The dispute about greatness (22:24-30)
          128 Jesus predicts Peter's denial (22:31-34)
        129 Purse, bag, and sword (22:35-39)
      130 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives (22:40-46)
    131 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
  132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
Former halfRelationLatter half
121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
see 4-4
see 4-4133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
see 4-4
122 The parable of the fig tree (21:29-33)
see 4-4
see 4-4132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
see 4-4
123 Exhortation to watch (21:34-38)
see 4-4
see 4-4131 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
see 4-4
124 The plot to kill Jesus (22:1-6)
see 4-4
see 4-4130 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives (22:40-46)
see 4-4
125 The preparation of the passover (22:7-13)
see 4-4
see 4-4129 Purse, bag, and sword (22:35-39)
see 4-4
126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
see 4-4
see 4-4128 Jesus predicts Peter's denial (22:31-34)
see 4-4

12-11-1

121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
  122 The parable of the fig tree (21:29-33)
    123 Exhortation to watch (21:34-38)
      124 The plot to kill Jesus (22:1-6)
    125 The preparation of the passover (22:7-13)
  126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
127 The dispute about greatness (22:24-30)
Former halfRelationLatter half
121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
see 5-5-1
see 5-5-1127 The dispute about greatness (22:24-30)
see 5-5-1
122 The parable of the fig tree (21:29-33)
see 5-5-1
see 5-5-1126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
see 5-5-1
123 Exhortation to watch (21:34-38)
see 5-5-1
see 5-5-1125 The preparation of the passover (22:7-13)
see 5-5-1

12-11-2

127 The dispute about greatness (22:24-30)
  128 Jesus predicts Peter's denial (22:31-34)
    129 Purse, bag, and sword (22:35-39)
      130 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives (22:40-46)
    131 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
  132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
Former halfRelationLatter half
127 The dispute about greatness (22:24-30)
that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (22:30)
Glory of son of man133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
But from this time on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God. (22:69)
128 Jesus predicts Peter's denial (22:31-34)
I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me. (22:34)
Betrayal of Peter132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times." (22:61)
129 Purse, bag, and sword (22:35-39)
For I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me, namely, 'He was counted among the wicked'; and indeed what is written about me is coming to fulfillment." (22:37)
Treated as a sinner131 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? (22:52)

12-12

133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
  134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
    135 Jesus before Herod (23:6-12)
      136 Jesus sentenced to death (23:13-25)
        137 Jesus led away (23:26-32)
          138 the crucifixion (23:33-38)
            139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
          140 The death of Jesus (23:44-49)
        141 The burial of Jesus (23:50-56)
      142 The resurrection of Jesus (24:1-12)
    143 The walk to Emmaus (24:13-35)
  144 Jesus appears to his disciples (24:36-49)
145 The ascension of Jesus (24:50-53)
Former halfRelationLatter half
133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
22:69the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
Ascended the Son of Man145 The ascension of Jesus (24:50-53)
24:51 As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven.
134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
23:5"He is inciting the people with his teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to here."
Beginning of evangelization144 Jesus appears to his disciples (24:36-49)
24:47beginning from Jerusalem. 24:48 You are witnesses of these things.
135 Jesus before Herod (23:6-12)
23:7Herod who was in Jerusalem at that time.
In Jerusalem143 The walk to Emmaus (24:13-35)
24:33 So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them 24:34 who were saying, "The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!"
136 Jesus sentenced to death (23:13-25)
23:21 but they continued their shouting, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" 23:22 Pilate addressed them a third time, "What evil has this man done?
Cross, three142 The resurrection of Jesus (24:1-12)
24:7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be crucified, and rise on the third day."
137 Jesus led away (23:26-32)
23:27 A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him.
Women follow Jesus141 The burial of Jesus (23:50-56)
23:55 The women who had come from Galilee with him followed behind, and when they had seen the tomb and the way in which his body was laid in it, 23:56 they returned and prepared spices and perfumed oils.
138 the crucifixion (23:33-38)
23:35 The people stood by and watched;
Crowds watch (qewrew)140 The death of Jesus (23:44-49)
23:48 When all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts;

12-12-1

133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
  134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
    135 Jesus before Herod (23:6-12)
      136 Jesus sentenced to death (23:13-25)
    137 Jesus led away (23:26-32)
  138 the crucifixion (23:33-38)
139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
Former halfRelationLatter half
133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
see 4-4-2
see 4-4-2139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
see 4-4-2
134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
see 4-4-2
see 4-4-2138 the crucifixion (23:33-38)
see 4-4-2
135 Jesus before Herod (23:6-12)
see 4-4-2
see 4-4-2137 Jesus led away (23:26-32)
see 4-4-2

12-12-2

139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
  140 The death of Jesus (23:44-49)
    141 The burial of Jesus (23:50-56)
      142 The resurrection of Jesus (24:1-12)
    143 The walk to Emmaus (24:13-35)
  144 Jesus appears to his disciples (24:36-49)
145 The ascension of Jesus (24:50-53)
Former halfRelationLatter half
139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
23:42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
Ascended145 The ascension of Jesus (24:50-53)
24:51 As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven.
140 The death of Jesus (23:44-49)
23:46"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit";
Spirit (pneuma)144 Jesus appears to his disciples (24:36-49)
24:39because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have."
141 The burial of Jesus (23:50-56)
23:55 The women who had come from Galilee with him followed behind, and when they had seen the tomb and the way in which his body was laid in it,
Tomb (mnhmeion) and women143 The walk to Emmaus (24:13-35)
24:22they were at the tomb early in the morning 24:23 and did not find his body; they came back

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