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Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Gospel of Luke

Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 3

Three centers in divided in three structures are "Jesus choose the twelve apostles" (no. 25, Lk. 6:12-19), "Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers" (no. 73, Lk. 11:37-54), and "The coming of the Son of Man" (no 121, Lk. 21:25-28). No. 25 includes story about selection of the discples, no. 73 includes story about persecuted prophets, and no. 121 includes story about coming Son of Man. The divisonal pericopes for these structures "The mission of the twelve" (no. 49, Lk. 9:1-6) and "The rich man and Lazarus"(no. 97, Lk. 16:19-31) also include stories about sent disciples and prophets. The common theme for these is the person who is sent by the LORD.


3-1

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)
                          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)
                                              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)
                      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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
1 Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, 1:2 just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,
Apostles49 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,
2 The birth of John the Baptist foretold (1:5-25)
1:20 But now you will be speechless and unable to talk until the day these things take place,
Not speaking48 A girl restored to life (8:49-56)
8:56 Her parents were astounded, and he instructed them to tell no one what had happened.
3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
1:38 Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her. (1:38)
Women's faith47 A woman healed (8:40-48)
8:48 He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has saved you; go in peace." (8:48)
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)
Jesus is son of God46 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (8:26-39)
8:28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him; in a loud voice he shouted, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me!" (8:28)
5 Mary's song of praise (1:46-56)
1:49 The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. (1:49)
The Mighty One45 Jesus calms a storm (8:22-25)
8:24 They came and woke him saying, "Master, master, we are perishing!" He awakened, rebuked the wind and the waves, and they subsided and there was a calm. (8:24)
6 The birth of John the Baptist (1:57-66)
1:63 He asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name," and all were amazed. (1:63)
Acting on the words of God44 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)
7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
1:79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace (1:79)
Light43 A lamp under a jar (8:16-18)
8:16 "No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.(8:16)
8 The birth of Jesus (2:1-21)
2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn son.(2:7)
Giving a birth / bearing a fruit42 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)
9 Jesus is presented in the temple (2:22-40)
2:30 for my eyes have seen your salvation, (2:30)
Seeing / not seeing a salvation41 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)
10 The boy Jesus in the temple (2:41-52)
2:47 and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. (2:47)
Person who listens to40 The parable of the sower (8:4-8)
8:8 And some seed fell on good soil, and when it grew, it produced fruit a hundredfold." After saying this, he called out, "Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear." (8:8)
11 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
3:11 He said to them in reply, "Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise." (3:11)
Dedication 39 Some woman accompany Jesus (8:1-3)
8:3 Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources. (8:3)
12 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)
Who is Jesus38 A sinful woman forgiven (7:36-50)
7:49 The others at table said to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?" (7:49)
13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
3:23 When Jesus began his ministry he was about thirty years of age. He was the son, as was thought, of Joseph, the son of Heli,(3:23)
Son of man37 The people of this generation (7:29-35)
7:34 The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, 'Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.' (7:34)
14 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-15)
4:10 for it is written: He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you, (4:10)
Angel36 No one is greater than John (7:24-28)
7:27 This is the one about whom scripture says: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you. (7:27)
15 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (4:16-30)
4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free,(4:18)
Healing visually handicapped people35 Messengers from John the Baptist (7:18-23)
7:22 And he said to them in reply, "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: 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)
16 Jesus drives out an evil spirit (4:31-44)
4:34 "Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!"(4:34)
Who is Jesus34 Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain (7:11-17)
7:16 Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming, "A great prophet has arisen in our midst," and "God has visited his people." (7:16)
17 Jesus calls the first disciples (5:1-11)
5:8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, "Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man." (5:8)
Awareness of sin33 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)
18 Jesus cleanses a leper (5:12-16)
5:14 Then he ordered him not to tell anyone, but "Go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them."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, (5:14-15)
Person who don't listen to the words of Jesus32 The two foundations (6:46-49)
6:46 "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' but not do what I command? (6:46)
19 Jesus heals a paralytic (5:17-26)
5:22 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them in reply, "What are you thinking in your hearts? (5:22)
Things in ones heart31 A tree and its fruits (6:43-45)
6:45 A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good, but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil; for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks. (6:45)
20 Jesus calls Levi (5:27-32)
5:30 The Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?" (5:30)
Condemnation against hypocrisy30 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)
21 The question about fasting (5:33-35)
5:33 And they said to him, "The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and the disciples of the Pharisees do the same; but yours eat and drink." (5:33)
Disciple and his teacher29 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)
22 The parables of wine and cloak (5:36-39)
5:37 the new wine will burst the skins, and it will be spilled (5:37)
Overflowing28 Judging others (6:37-38)
6:38 a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. (6:38)
23 The question about the Sabbath (6:1-5)
6:4 ate of it, and shared it with his companions (6:4)
Giving27 Love for enemies (6:27-36)
6:30 Give to everyone who asks of you (6:30)
24 The man with a withered hand (6:6-11)
6:11 they became enraged and discussed together what they might do to Jesus (6:11)
Abomination26 Blessings and woes (6:20-26)
6:22 when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name (6:22)

3-1-1

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)
              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)
                      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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
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,
Following Jesus25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
5:28 And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him.
2 The birth of John the Baptist foretold (1:5-25)
1:6 Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. (1:6)
Observing all the commandments of the LORD24 The man with a withered hand (6:6-11)
6:9 Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?" (6:9)
3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
1:27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. (1:27)
David23 The question about the Sabbath (6:1-5)
6:3 Jesus said to them in reply, "Have you not read what David did when he and those (who were) with him were hungry? (6:3)
4 Mary visits Elizabeth (1:39-45)
1:42 cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. (1:42)
Inside and outside are similar22 The parables of wine and cloak (5:36-39)
5:38 Rather, new wine must be poured into fresh wineskins. (5:38)
5 Mary's song of praise (1:46-56)
1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. (1:53)
Hungry and satisfied21 The question about fasting (5:33-35)
5:33 And they said to him, "The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and the disciples of the Pharisees do the same; but yours eat and drink." (5:33)
6 The birth of John the Baptist (1:57-66)
1:61 But they answered her, "There is no one among your relatives who has this name." (1:61)
People lack in understandings20 Jesus calls Levi (5:27-32)
5:30 The Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?" (5:30)
7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
1:77 to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, (1:77)
Forgiveness of sin19 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)
8 The birth of Jesus (2:1-21)
2:17 When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. (2:17)
Rumor of Jesus spreads18 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)
9 Jesus is presented in the temple (2:22-40)
2:37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. (2:37)
All night17 Jesus calls the first disciples (5:1-11)
5:5 Simon said in reply, "Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets." (5:5)
10 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)
Son of God16 Jesus drives out an evil spirit (4:31-44)
4:41 And demons also came out from many, shouting, "You are the Son of God." But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Messiah.(4:41)
11 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
3:4 as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: "A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.(3:4)
Prophecy of Isaiah15 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (4:16-30)
4:17 and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: (4:17)
12 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)
Jesus is filled with a spirit14 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)

3-1-2

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)
                      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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
see 2-1
see 2-149 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
see 2-1
26 Blessings and woes (6:20-26)
see 2-1
see 2-148 A girl restored to life (8:49-56)
see 2-1
27 Love for enemies (6:27-36)
see 2-1
see 2-147 A woman healed (8:40-48)
see 2-1
28 Judging others (6:37-38)
see 2-1
see 2-146 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (8:26-39)
see 2-1
29 The disciple and the teacher (6:39-40)
see 2-1
see 2-145 Jesus calms a storm (8:22-25)
see 2-1
30 The splinter in your brother's eye (6:41-42)
see 2-1
see 2-144 The true kindred of Jesus (8:19-21)
see 2-1
31 A tree and its fruits (6:43-45)
see 2-1
see 2-143 A lamp under a jar (8:16-18)
see 2-1
32 The two foundations (6:46-49)
see 2-1
see 2-142 Meaning of the parable of the sower (8:11-15)
see 2-1
33 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (7:1-10)
see 2-1
see 2-141 They may look but not see (8:9-10)
see 2-1
34 Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain (7:11-17)
see 2-1
see 2-140 The parable of the sower (8:4-8)
see 2-1
35 Messengers from John the Baptist (7:18-23)
see 2-1
see 2-139 Some woman accompany Jesus (8:1-3)
see 2-1
36 No one is greater than John (7:24-28)
see 2-1
see 2-138 A sinful woman forgiven (7:36-50)
see 2-1

3-2

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)
                          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)
                                              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)
                      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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
see 1-1
see 1-197 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
see 1-1
50 Herod's perplexity (9:7-9)
see 1-1
see 1-196 The law and the kingdom of God (16:14-18)
see 1-1
51 Feeding the five thousand (9:10-17)
see 1-1
see 1-195 The parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13)
see 1-1
52 Peter's declaration about Jesus (9:18-20)
see 1-1
see 1-194 The parable of the prodigal and his brother (15:11-32)
see 1-1
53 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (9:21-22)
see 1-1
see 1-193 The parable of the lost sheep and coin (15:1-10)
see 1-1
54 The nature of discipleship (9:23-27)
see 1-1
see 1-192 The cost of discipleship (14:25-35)
see 1-1
55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
see 1-1
see 1-191 The parable of the great dinner (14:7-24)
see 1-1
56 Jesus heals a boy with a demon (9:37-43)
see 1-1
see 1-190 Jesus heals the man with dropsy (14:1-6)
see 1-1
57 Jesus again foretells his death (9:44-45)
see 1-1
see 1-189 The lament over Jerusalem (13:31-35)
see 1-1
58 Ambition and Jealousy Rebuked (9:46-50)
see 1-1
see 1-188 The narrow door (13:22-30)
see 1-1
59 A Samaritan village refuses to receive Jesus (9:51-56)
see 1-1
see 1-187 The parable of the Mustard seed and yeast (13:18-21)
see 1-1
60 Would-be followers of Jesus (9:57-62)
see 1-1
see 1-186 Jesus heals a crippled woman (13:10-17)
see 1-1
61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-185 The parable of the barren fig tree (13:6-9)
see 1-1
62 Woes to unrepentant cities (10:13-16)
see 1-1
see 1-184 Repent or perish (13:1-5)
see 1-1
63 The return of the seventy (10:17-20)
see 1-1
see 1-183 Your opponent will turn you over to the judge (12:57-59)
see 1-1
64 Jesus rejoices (10:21-24)
see 1-1
see 1-182 With the Multitude about the Signs of the Time (12:54-56)
see 1-1
65 The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25-37)
see 1-1
see 1-181 Jesus is the cause of division (12:49-53)
see 1-1
66 Jesus visits Martha and Mary (10:38-42)
see 1-1
see 1-180 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (12:41-48)
see 1-1
67 The LORD's prayer (11:1-4)
see 1-1
see 1-179 Watchful slaves (12:35-40)
see 1-1
68 About prayer (11:5-13)
see 1-1
see 1-178 Treasure in heaven (12:33-34)
see 1-1
69 Jesus and Beelzebul (11:14-26)
see 1-1
see 1-177 Do not worry (12:22-32)
see 1-1
70 True blessedness (11:27-28)
see 1-1
see 1-176 The parable of the rich fool (12:13-21)
see 1-1
71 The sign of Jonah (11:29-32)
see 1-1
see 1-175 Whom to fear (12:4-12)
see 1-1
72 The light of the body (11:33-36)
see 1-1
see 1-174 A warning against hypocrisy (12:1-3)
see 1-1

3-2-1

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)
              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)
                      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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
9:2 and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal (the sick).
Sending for proclamation73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
11:49'I will send to them prophets and apostles; 13 some of them they will kill and persecute'
50 Herod's perplexity (9:7-9)
9:9But Herod said, "John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?"
A person who cannot see72 The light of the body (11:33-36)
11:34 The lamp of the body is your eye. When your eye is sound, then your whole body is filled with light, but when it is bad, then your body is in darkness.
51 Feeding the five thousand (9:10-17)
9:10He took them and withdrew in private to a town called Bethsaida. 9:11 The crowds, meanwhile, learned of this and followed him.
Coming to hear teaching71 The sign of Jonah (11:29-32)
11:31because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and there is something greater than Solomon here.
52 Peter's declaration about Jesus (9:18-20)
9:20 Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter said in reply, "The Messiah of God."
Blessed person70 True blessedness (11:27-28)
11:28 He replied, "Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it."
53 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (9:21-22)
The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. (9:22)
Persecutor69 Jesus and Beelzebul (11:14-26)
Some of them said, "By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he drives out demons." 11:16 Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven. (11:15-16)
54 The nature of discipleship (9:23-27)
9:26 Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. (9:26)
Father in heaven68 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)
55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
9:35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my chosen Son; listen to him."(9:35)
Taking a teaching of Jesus67 The LORD's prayer (11:1-4)
11:1 He was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples."(11:1)
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? Bring your son here." (9:41)
Disciples lack in understandings66 Jesus visits Martha and Mary (10:38-42)
10:41 The Lord said to her in reply, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. 10:42 There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her."(10:41-42)
57 Jesus again foretells his death (9:44-45)
9:44 "Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men." (9:44)
Foreshadow of the Passion and the Resurrection65 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)
58 Ambition and Jealousy Rebuked (9:46-50)
Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. (9:48)
Little one64 Jesus rejoices (10:21-24)
I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. (10:21)
59 A Samaritan village refuses to receive Jesus (9:51-56)
When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, (9:51)
Heaven63 The return of the seventy (10:17-20)
but rejoice because your names are written in heaven. (10:20)
60 Would-be followers of Jesus (9:57-62)
As they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." (9:57)
Following to Jesus62 Woes to unrepentant cities (10:13-16)
Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever rejects you rejects me. And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me. (10:16)

3-2-2

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)
                      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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
11:49 Therefore, the wisdom of God said, 'I will send to them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and persecute'(11:49)
Not listening to the prophets97 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)
74 A warning against hypocrisy (12:1-3)
12:1 Meanwhile, so many people were crowding together that they were trampling one another underfoot. He began to speak, first to his disciples, "Beware of the leaven--that is, the hypocrisy--of the Pharisees.(12:1)
Hypocrisy of the Pharisees96 The law and the kingdom of God (16:14-18)
16:14 The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all these things and sneered at him.(16:14)
75 Whom to fear (12:4-12)
12:5 I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one.(12:5)
Whom to fear95 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)
76 The parable of the rich fool (12:13-21)
12:13 Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me."(12:13)
A person who wants heritage94 The parable of the prodigal and his brother (15:11-32)
15:12 and the younger son said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of your estate that should come to me.' So the father divided the property between them. (15:12)
77 Do not worry (12:22-32)
if God so clothes the grass in the field that grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you (12:28)
Consideration of a little one93 The parable of the lost sheep and coin (15:1-10)
there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance (15:7)
78 Treasure in heaven (12:33-34)
Sell your belongings and give alms (12:33)
Discarding92 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)
79 Watchful slaves (12:35-40)
12:37 Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them. (12:37)
A person who eats in the kingdom of God91 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)
80 The faithful or the unfaithful slave (12:41-48)
12:47 That servant who knew his master's will but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will shall be beaten severely; (12:47)
A person who do not do anything90 Jesus heals the man with dropsy (14:1-6)
14:3 Jesus spoke to the scholars of the law and Pharisees in reply, asking, "Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath or not?" 14:4 But they kept silent; so he took the man and, after he had healed him, dismissed him. (14:3-4)
81 Jesus is the cause of division (12:49-53)
12:51 Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. (12:51)
Bringing a division / 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)
82 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)
Understanding the time88 The narrow door (13:22-30)
13:25 After the master of the house has arisen and locked the door, then will you stand outside knocking and saying, 'Lord, open the door for us.' He will say to you in reply, 'I do not know where you are from.' (13:25)
83 Your opponent will turn you over to the judge (12:57-59)
12:59 I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny." (12:59)
Importance of small things87 The parable of the Mustard seed and yeast (13:18-21)
13:21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed (in) with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch of dough was leavened." (13:21)
84 Repent or perish (13:1-5)
13:4 Or those eighteen people who were killed when the tower at Siloam fell on them --do you think they were more guilty than everyone else who lived in Jerusalem?(13:4)
Eighteen sufferings86 Jesus heals a crippled woman (13:10-17)
13:11 And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by a spirit; she was bent over, completely incapable of standing erect. (13:11)

3-3

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)
                          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)
                                              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)
                      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
97 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)
Ascension145 The ascension of Jesus (24:50-53)
24:51 As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. (24:51)
98 Some sayings of Jesus (17:1-10)
17:3 Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.(17:3)
Forgiveness of sin144 Jesus appears to his disciples (24:36-49)
24:47 and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. (24:47)
99 Jesus cleanses ten lepers (17:11-19)
17:15 And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; (17:15)
Returning to praise the LORD143 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 (24:33)
100 The coming of the kingdom (17:20-37)
For just as lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be (in his day). 17:25 But first he must suffer greatly and be rejected by this generation. (17:24-25)
Passion and resurrection142 The resurrection of Jesus (24:1-12)
that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be crucified, and rise on the third day. (24:7)
101 The parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1-8)
And a widow in that town used to come to him and say, 'Render a just decision for me against my adversary.' (18:3)
Woman who doesn't give it up141 The burial of Jesus (23:50-56)
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, 13:56 they returned and prepared spices and perfumed oils. Then they rested on the sabbath according to the commandment. (23:55-56)
102 The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (18:9-14)
I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted. (18:14)
Righteous person140 The death of Jesus (23:44-49)
The centurion who witnessed what had happened glorified God and said, "This man was innocent beyond doubt." (23:47)
103 Jesus blesses little children (18:15-17)
Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it. (18:17)
Person who enters in kingdom of God139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." 23:43 He replied to him, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (23:42-43)
104 The rich ruler (18:18-30)
Then Peter said, "We have given up our possessions and followed you." (18:28)
Discarding properties138 the crucifixion (23:33-38)
They divided his garments by casting lots. (23:34)
105 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)
Capital punishment137 Jesus led away (23:26-32)
Now two others, both criminals, were led away with him to be executed. (23:32)
106 Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho (18:35-43)
He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God. (18:43-1)
Crowds give praise / crowds wish to kill136 Jesus sentenced to death (23:13-25)
But all together they shouted out, "Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us." (23:18)
107 Jesus and Zacchaeus (19:1-10)
And he came down quickly and received him with joy. (19:6)
Welcoming Jesus gladly135 Jesus before Herod (23:6-12)
Herod was very glad to see Jesus (23:8)
108 The parable of the ten Pounds (19:11-27)
Now as for those enemies of mine who did not want me as their king, bring them here and slay them before me. (19:27)
Refusing a king134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
They brought charges against him, saying, "We found this man misleading our people; he opposes the payment of taxes to Caesar and maintains that he is the Messiah, a king. (23:2)
109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
They proclaimed: "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 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)
110 Jesus cleanses the temple (19:45-48)
19:45 Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things,
Driving / going out132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
22:62 He went out and began to weep bitterly.
111 The authority of Jesus questioned (20:1-8)
20:1One day as he was teaching the people in the temple area and proclaiming the good news,
Teaching in the temple area131 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
22:53 Day after day I was with you in the temple area, and you did not seize me;
112 The parable of the wicked tenants (20:9-19)
20:17'The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
Stone130 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives (22:40-46)
22:41 After withdrawing about a stone's throw from them and kneeling, he prayed,
113 The question about paying taxes (20:20-26)
20:20They watched him closely and sent agents pretending to be righteous who were to trap him in speech, in order to hand him over to the authority and power of the governor.
Trying to arrest Jesus129 Purse, bag, and sword (22:35-39)
22:37He was counted among the wicked;
114 The question about the resurrection (20:27-40)
20:28'If someone's brother dies leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother.'
Doing for brothers128 Jesus predicts Peter's denial (22:31-34)
22:32and once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers."
115 The question about David's son (20:41-44)
20:42The Lord said to my lord, "Sit at my right hand
Sitting on throne127 The dispute about greatness (22:24-30)
22:30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
116 Jesus denounces the scribes (20:45-47)
20:47 They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers.
Prayer126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
22:17 Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said,
116 Jesus denounces the scribes (20:45-47)
They will receive a very severe condemnation."
Woe to evils126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
22:21 "And yet behold, the hand of the one who is to betray me is with me on the table; 22:22 for the Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed."
117 The widow's offering (21:1-4)
21:4 for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."
Offering everything125 The preparation of the passover (22:7-13)
22:7 When the day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread arrived, the day for sacrificing the Passover lamb,
118 The destruction of the temple foretold (21:5-9)
21:6 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.
The time of betrayal124 The plot to kill Jesus (22:1-6)
22:6 He accepted their offer and sought a favorable opportunity to hand him over to them in the absence of a crowd.
119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
21:19 By your perseverance you will secure your lives. (21:19)
Saved by perseverance123 Exhortation to watch (21:34-38)
21:36 Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man." (21:36)
120 The destruction of Jerusalem foretold (21:20-24)
21:20 "When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, know that its desolation is at hand.(21:20)
Perished things / not perished things122 The parable of the fig tree (21:29-33)
21:33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. (21:33)

3-3-1

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)
              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)
                      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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
see 2-2
see 2-2121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
see 2-2
98 Some sayings of Jesus (17:1-10)
see 2-2
see 2-2120 The destruction of Jerusalem foretold (21:20-24)
see 2-2
99 Jesus cleanses ten lepers (17:11-19)
see 2-2
see 2-2119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
see 2-2
100 The coming of the kingdom (17:20-37)
see 2-2
see 2-2118 The destruction of the temple foretold (21:5-9)
see 2-2
101 The parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1-8)
see 2-2
see 2-2117 The widow's offering (21:1-4)
see 2-2
102 The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (18:9-14)
see 2-2
see 2-2116 Jesus denounces the scribes (20:45-47)
see 2-2
103 Jesus blesses little children (18:15-17)
see 2-2
see 2-2115 The question about David's son (20:41-44)
see 2-2
104 The rich ruler (18:18-30)
see 2-2
see 2-2114 The question about the resurrection (20:27-40)
see 2-2
105 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (18:31-34)
see 2-2
see 2-2113 The question about paying taxes (20:20-26)
see 2-2
106 Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho (18:35-43)
see 2-2
see 2-2112 The parable of the wicked tenants (20:9-19)
see 2-2
107 Jesus and Zacchaeus (19:1-10)
see 2-2
see 2-2111 The authority of Jesus questioned (20:1-8)
see 2-2
108 The parable of the ten Pounds (19:11-27)
see 2-2
see 2-2110 Jesus cleanses the temple (19:45-48)
see 2-2

3-3-2

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)
                      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
121 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)
Glory of the son of man145 The ascension of Jesus (24:50-53)
As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. (24:51)
122 The parable of the fig tree (21:29-33)
21:32 Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. (21:32)
Everything is fulfilled144 Jesus appears to his disciples (24:36-49)
24:44 He said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled." (24:44)
123 Exhortation to watch (21:34-38)
And all the people would get up early each morning to listen to him in the temple area. (21:38)
People gather at Jerusalem143 The walk to Emmaus (24:13-35)
So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them (24:33)
124 The plot to kill Jesus (22:1-6)
and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the people. (22:2)
Plot to kill Jesus142 The resurrection of Jesus (24:1-12)
that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be crucified, and rise on the third day. (24:7)
125 The preparation of the passover (22:7-13)
Then they went off and found everything exactly as he had told them, and there they prepared the Passover. (22:13)
Disciples prepare141 The burial of Jesus (23:50-56)
they returned and prepared spices and perfumed oils. (23:56)
126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
for the Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed. (22:22)
Going as it has been determined140 The death of Jesus (23:44-49)
Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit"; and when he had said this he breathed his last. (23:46)
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)
Kingdom of Jesus139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." (23:42)
128 Jesus predicts Peter's denial (22:31-34)
Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, (22:31)
Temptation138 the crucifixion (23:33-38)
The people stood by and watched; the rulers, meanwhile, sneered at him and said, "He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Messiah of God." (23:35)
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)
Being treated as a sinner137 Jesus led away (23:26-32)
Now two others, both criminals, were led away with him to be executed. (23:32)
130 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives (22:40-46)
Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done. (22:42)
Passion136 Jesus sentenced to death (23:13-25)
So he released the man who had been imprisoned for rebellion and murder, for whom they asked, and he handed Jesus over to them to deal with as they wished. (23:25)
131 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
And Jesus said to the chief priests and temple guards and elders who had come for him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? (22:52)
Plot of chief priests135 Jesus before Herod (23:6-12)
The chief priests and scribes, meanwhile, stood by accusing him harshly. (23:10)
132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
About an hour later, still another insisted, "Assuredly, this man too was with him, for he also is a Galilean." (22:59)
Galilee134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
He is inciting the people with his teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to here. (23:5)
132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
When a maid saw him seated in the light, she looked intently at him and said, "This man too was with him." (22:56)
Being accused134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
They brought charges against him, saying, "We found this man misleading our people; he opposes the payment of taxes to Caesar and maintains that he is the Messiah, a king. (23:2)

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