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Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Gospel of Luke

Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 5

Five centers in divided in five structures are "The law and the prophets" (no. 15, Lk. 4:16-30), "Jesus heals two blind men" (no. 44, Lk. 8:19-21), "The tradition of the elders" (no. 73, Lk. 11:37-54), "Jesus cleanses the temple" (no. 102, Lk. 18:9-14), and "Jesus before the high priest" (no. 131, Lk. 22:47-53). The common theme of these is the person who doesn't understand the teaching of the LORD. Moreover, the beginning of the structure 5-3, and structure 5-4 are pericopes about going to Jerusalem. Therefore, these structures may be related to the travel to Jerusalem.


5-1

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)
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1 Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
1:1 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, (1:1-2)
Acts of disciples29 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)
2 The birth of John the Baptist foretold (1:5-25)
1:24 After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived(1:24)
Given28 Judging others (6:37-38)
6:38 Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. (6:38)
3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
1:35 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)
The children of the Most High27 Love for enemies (6:27-36)
6:35 your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High (6:35)
4 Mary visits Elizabeth (1:39-45)
1:45 Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled (1:45)
Blessed person26 Blessings and woes (6:20-26)
6:20 Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours (6:20)
5 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. (1:48)
Chosen person25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
6:13 When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named apostles:(6:13)
6 The birth of John the Baptist (1:57-66)
1:64 Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. (1:64)
Miracle of healing24 The man with a withered hand (6:6-11)
6:10 Looking around at them all, he then said to him, "Stretch out your hand." He did so and his hand was restored. (6:10)
7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
1:69 He has raised up a horn for our salvation within the house of David his servant,(1:69)
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)
8 The birth of Jesus (2:1-21)
2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.(2:7)
Container of new ones22 The parables of wine and cloak (5:36-39)
5:38 Rather, new wine must be poured into fresh wineskins. (5:38)
9 Jesus is presented in the temple (2:22-40)
2:34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (2:34)
Prophecy of suffering21 The question about fasting (5:33-35)
5:35 But the days will come, and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days." (5:35)
10 The boy Jesus in the temple (2:41-52)
2:48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety." (2:48)
Lack of understanding of the people20 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)
11 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
3:3 He went throughout (the) whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,(3:3)
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)
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)
Showing in visible form18 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."(5:14)
13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
genealogy of Jesus
Numerous things17 Jesus calls the first disciples (5:1-11)
5:6 When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. (5:6)
14 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-15)
4:3 The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread." (4:3)
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)

5-1-1

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)
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1 Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
1:1 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, (1:1-2)
Fulfilment of words15 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (4:16-30)
4:21 He said to them, "Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." (4:21)
2 The birth of John the Baptist foretold (1:5-25)
1:18 Then Zechariah said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years." (1:18)
You shall not put the Lord to the test14 The temptation of Jesus (4:1-15)
4:12 Jesus said to him in reply, "It also says, 'You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.'" (4:12)
3 The birth of Jesus foretold (1:26-38)
1:32 He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,(1:32)
Son of David13 The ancestors of Jesus (3:23-38)
genealogy of Jesus
4 Mary visits Elizabeth (1:39-45)
1:41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, (1:41)
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)
5 Mary's song of praise (1:46-56)
1:55 according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever." (1:55)
Descendants of Abraham11 The proclamation of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
3:8 Produce good fruits as evidence of your repentance; and do not begin to say to yourselves, We have Abraham as our father, for I tell you, God can raise up children to Abraham from these stones. (3:8)
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)
People are amazed10 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)
7 Zachariah's prophecy (1:67-80)
1:78 because of the tender mercy of our God by which the daybreak from on high will visit us(1:78)
A light for salvation9 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)

5-1-2

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)
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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)
Visually handicapped29 The disciple and the teacher (6:39-40)
6:39 And he told them a parable, "Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? (6:39)
16 Jesus drives out an evil spirit (4:31-44)
4:39 rebuked the fever, and it left her (4:39)
Forgive (afihmi)28 Judging others (6:37-38)
6:37 Forgive and you will be forgiven (6:37)
17 Jesus calls the first disciples (5:1-11)
5:8 Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man. (5:8)
A sinner27 Love for enemies (6:27-36)
6:32 Even sinners love those who love them (6:32)
18 Jesus cleanses a leper (5:12-16)
5:16 he would withdraw to deserted places to pray (5:16)
Leaving from people26 Blessings and woes (6:20-26)
6:22 when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man. (6:22)
19 Jesus heals a paralytic (5:17-26)
5:17 One day as Jesus was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem, and the power of the Lord was with him for healing.(5:17)
Gathering to Jesus25 Jesus choose the twelve apostles (6:12-19)
6:17 A great crowd of his disciples and a large number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon (6:17)
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)
Antipathy of the Pharisees and scribes24 The man with a withered hand (6:6-11)
6:7 The scribes and the Pharisees watched him closely to see if he would cure on the sabbath so that they might discover a reason to accuse him. (6:7)
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)
Disciples of Jesus don't fast23 The question about the Sabbath (6:1-5)
6:1 While he was going through a field of grain on a sabbath, his disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them.(6:1)

5-2

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)
                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)
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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)
Person who sees other's disadvantage58 Ambition and Jealousy Rebuked (9:46-50)
9:49 Then John said in reply, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company." (9:49)
31 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)
Evil people57 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)
32 The two foundations (6:46-49)
6:49 But the one who listens and does not act is like a person who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it collapsed at once and was completely destroyed."(6:49)
Impiety56 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)
33 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (7:1-10)
7:5 for he loves our nation and he built the synagogue for us." (7:5)
Building a house55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
9:33 As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." But he did not know what he was saying.(9:33)
34 Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain (7:11-17)
7:15 The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. (7:15)
Saving a life54 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. (9:24)
35 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)
The dead are raised53 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (9:21-22)
9:22 He said, "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)
36 No one is greater than John (7:24-28)
7:24 When the messengers of John had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John. "What did you go out to the desert to see--a reed swayed by the wind?(7:24)
Who is John / Who is Jesus52 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." (9:20)
37 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)
Eating together51 Feeding the five thousand (9:10-17)
9:17 They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets. (9:17)
38 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)
Who is Jesus50 Herod's perplexity (9:7-9)
9:9 But Herod said, "John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see him.(9:9)
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)
Evangelization of twelve disciples49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
9:1 He summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,(9:1)
40 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)
Person who has ears to hear48 A girl restored to life (8:49-56)
8:54 But he took her by the hand and called to her, "Child, arise!" (8:54)
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)
Revealing what is hidden47 A woman healed (8:40-48)
8:47 When the woman realized that she had not escaped notice, she came forward trembling. Falling down before him, she explained in the presence of all the people why she had touched him and how she had been healed immediately. (8:47)
42 Meaning of the parable of the sower (8:11-15)
8:11 "This is the meaning of the parable. The seed is the word of God.(8:11)
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)
43 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)
Person who has not45 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)

5-2-1

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)
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30 The splinter in your brother's eye (6:41-42)
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see 2-144 The true kindred of Jesus (8:19-21)
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31 A tree and its fruits (6:43-45)
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see 2-143 A lamp under a jar (8:16-18)
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32 The two foundations (6:46-49)
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see 2-142 Meaning of the parable of the sower (8:11-15)
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33 Jesus heals a centurion's servant (7:1-10)
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see 2-141 They may look but not see (8:9-10)
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34 Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain (7:11-17)
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see 2-140 The parable of the sower (8:4-8)
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35 Messengers from John the Baptist (7:18-23)
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see 2-139 Some woman accompany Jesus (8:1-3)
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36 No one is greater than John (7:24-28)
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see 2-138 A sinful woman forgiven (7:36-50)
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5-2-2

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)
            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)
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44 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)
Fellow of Jesus58 Ambition and Jealousy Rebuked (9:46-50)
9:50 Jesus said to him, "Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you." (9:50)
45 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)
Disciples' lack of understandings57 Jesus again foretells his death (9:44-45)
9:45 But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. (9:45)
46 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (8:26-39)
8:29 For he had ordered the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (It had taken hold of him many times, and he used to be bound with chains and shackles as a restraint, but he would break his bonds and be driven by the demon into deserted places.) (8:29)
Expelling the unclean spirit56 Jesus heals a boy with a demon (9:37-43)
9:42 As he was coming forward, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion; but Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and returned him to his father. (9:42)
47 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)
Clothing of Jesus55 The transfiguration (9:28-36)
9:29 While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. (9:29)
48 A girl restored to life (8:49-56)
8:54 But he took her by the hand and called to her, "Child, arise!" 8:55 Her breath returned and she immediately arose.
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.
49 The mission of the twelve (9:1-6)
9:5 And as for those who do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake the dust from your feet in testimony against them."
Rejected53 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (9:21-22)
9:22 He said, "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."
50 Herod's perplexity (9:7-9)
9:7because some were saying, "John has been raised from the dead"; 9:8 others were saying, "Elijah has appeared"; still others, "One of the ancient prophets has arisen."
Who is Jesus?52 Peter's declaration about Jesus (9:18-20)
9:19 They said in reply, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen.'"

5-3

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)
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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

5-3-1

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
59 A Samaritan village refuses to receive Jesus (9:51-56)
9:52and he sent messengers ahead of him.
Sending forward (apostellw)73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
11:49 I will send to them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and persecute (11:49)
60 Would-be followers of Jesus (9:57-62)
9:60 But he answered him, "Let the dead bury their dead.
Body is in darkness72 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. (11:34)
61 The mission of the seventy (10:1-12)
10:3 Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. (10:3)
Evil generation71 The sign of Jonah (11:29-32)
11:29 This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah.(11:29)
62 Woes to unrepentant cities (10:13-16)
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! (10:13)
Woe / blessed70 True blessedness (11:27-28)
11:27 Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed. (11:27)
62 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)
Person who hear the word of God and observe it70 True blessedness (11:27-28)
Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it. (11:28)
63 The return of the seventy (10:17-20)
I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. (10:18)
Satan69 Jesus and Beelzebul (11:14-26)
And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebul that I drive out demons. (11:18)
64 Jesus rejoices (10:21-24)
10:24 For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it." (10:24)
Finding68 About prayer (11:5-13)
11:10 For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (11:10)
65 The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25-37)
10:27 He said in reply, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." (10:27)
Love for neighbors67 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)

5-3-2

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)
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73 Jesus denounces Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
11:39 The Lord said to him, "Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. (11:39)
Evil inside / good inside87 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)
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)
Hypocrisy86 Jesus heals a crippled woman (13:10-17)
13:15 The Lord said to him in reply, "Hypocrites! Does not each one of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his ass from the manger and lead it out for watering?(13:15)
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)
Authority to deprive life85 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)
76 The parable of the rich fool (12:13-21)
12:15 Then he said to the crowd, "Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, ones life does not consist of possessions." (12:15)
if you do not repent, you will all perish84 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)
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 thrown into83 Your opponent will turn you over to the judge (12:57-59)
the constable throw you into prison (12:58)
78 Treasure in heaven (12:33-34)
an inexhaustible treasure in heaven (12:33)
Heaven82 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)
79 Watchful slaves (12:35-40)
12:35 "Gird your loins and light your lamps(12:35)
Lighting81 Jesus is the cause of division (12:49-53)
12:49 I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!(12:49)

5-4

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)
                    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)
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88 The narrow door (13:22-30)
13:28 And there will be wailing and grinding of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God and you yourselves cast out. (13:28)
Judgement116 Jesus denounces the scribes (20:45-47)
20:47 They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation."(20:47)
89 The lament over Jerusalem (13:31-35)
13:35 Behold, your house will be abandoned. (But) I tell you, you will not see me until (the time comes when) you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"(13:35)
In the name of the Lord115 The question about David's son (20:41-44)
20:42 For David himself in the Book of Psalms says: 'The Lord said to my lord, "Sit at my right hand (20:42)
90 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?" (14:3)
Validity of the law114 The question about the resurrection (20:27-40)
20:33 Now at the resurrection whose wife will that woman be? For all seven had been married to her." (20:33)
91 The parable of the great dinner (14:7-24)
14:14 blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." (14:14)
Righteous person113 The question about paying taxes (20:20-26)
20:21 They posed this question to him, "Teacher, we know that what you say and teach is correct, and you show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. (20:21)
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)
Losing one's life for the lord112 The parable of the wicked tenants (20:9-19)
20:15 So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What will the owner of the vineyard do to them?(20:15)
93 The parable of the lost sheep and coin (15:1-10)
15:7 I tell you, in just the same way 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)
From the heaven111 The authority of Jesus questioned (20:1-8)
20:4 was Johns baptism of heavenly or of human origin?" (20:4)
94 The parable of the prodigal and his brother (15:11-32)
15:24 because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.' Then the celebration began. (15:24)
Person who don't die110 Jesus cleanses the temple (19:45-48)
19:47 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, 19:48 but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on his words.(19:47-48)
95 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)
Serving not wealth but the lord109 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (19:28-44)
19:31 And if anyone should ask you, Why are you untying it? you will answer, The Master has need of it." (19:31)
96 The law and the kingdom of God (16:14-18)
16:16 "The law and the prophets lasted until John; but from then on the kingdom of God is proclaimed, and everyone who enters does so with violence.(16:16)
The kingdom of God108 The parable of the ten Pounds (19:11-27)
19:11 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)
97 The rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
16:24 And he cried out, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.' (16:24)
Children of Abraham107 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)
98 Some sayings of Jesus (17:1-10)
17:6 The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to (this) mulberry tree, Be uprooted and planted in the sea, and it would obey you. (17:6)
Power of faith106 Jesus heals a blind beggar near Jericho (18:35-43)
18:42 Jesus told him, "Have sight; your faith has saved you." (18:42)
99 Jesus cleanses ten lepers (17:11-19)
17:11 As he continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee.(17:11)
Journey to Jerusalem105 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (18:31-34)
18:31 Then he took the Twelve aside and said to them, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem and everything written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.(18:31)
100 The coming of the kingdom (17:20-37)
17:33 Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it.
Whoever loses life will save it104 The rich ruler (18:18-30)
18:29 He said to them, "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."
101 The parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1-8)
18:7 Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? (18:7)
Chosen person103 Jesus blesses little children (18:15-17)
18:17 Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." (18:17)

5-4-1

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)
        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)
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88 The narrow door (13:22-30)
13:30 For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." (13:30)
Reversal102 The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (18:9-14)
18:14 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)
89 The lament over Jerusalem (13:31-35)
13:35 Behold, your house will be abandoned. (But) I tell you, you will not see me until (the time comes when) you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"(13:35)
Coming of son of man101 The parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1-8)
18:8 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)
90 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?" (14:3)
Pharisees lack in understanding100 The coming of the kingdom (17:20-37)
17:20 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, "The coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed,(17:20)
91 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)
Person who have been invited doesn't come99 Jesus cleanses ten lepers (17:11-19)
17:18 Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?" (17:18)
92 The cost of discipleship (14:25-35)
14:33 In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. (14:33)
Condition of the disciples98 Some sayings of Jesus (17:1-10)
17:10 So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do." (17:10)
93 The parable of the lost sheep and coin (15:1-10)
15:10 In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents." (15:10)
Acts of angels97 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)
94 The parable of the prodigal and his brother (15:11-32)
15:21 His son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.' (15:21)
Awareness of sin / arrogance 96 The law and the kingdom of God (16:14-18)
16:15 And he said to them, "You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God. (16:15)

5-4-2

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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
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

5-5

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
117 The widow's offering (21:1-4)
When he looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury (21:1)
The temple in Jerusalem145 The ascension of Jesus (24:50-53)
They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 24:53 and they were continually in the temple praising God. (24:52-53)
118 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)
Watching (qewpew)144 Jesus appears to his disciples (24:36-49)
Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have. (24:39)
119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. (21:12)
Handed over and persecuted143 The walk to Emmaus (24:13-35)
how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. (24:20)
120 The destruction of Jerusalem foretold (21:20-24)
Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days, for a terrible calamity will come upon the earth and a wrathful judgment upon this people. (21:23)
Women142 The resurrection of Jesus (24:1-12)
The women were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James; the others who accompanied them also told this to the apostles, (24:10)
121 The coming of the Son of Man (21:25-28)
But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. (21:28)
Waiting for salvation141 The burial of Jesus (23:50-56)
had not consented to their plan of action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea and was awaiting the kingdom of God. (23:51)
122 The parable of the fig tree (21:29-33)
in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. (21:31)
Sign of the End140 The death of Jesus (23:44-49)
It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon 23:45 because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. (23:44-45)
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)
Coming to God with Jesus139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
He replied to him, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (23:43)
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)
Crowds and person who want to kill Jesus138 the crucifixion (23:33-38)
The people stood by and watched; the rulers, meanwhile, sneered at him and said, (23:35)
125 The preparation of the passover (22:7-13)
he sent out Peter and John, instructing them, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover." (22:8)
Simon prepares the passover137 Jesus led away (23:26-32)
As they led him away they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; and after laying the cross on him, they made him carry it behind Jesus. (23:26)
126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me." (22:19)
The body of Christ is given136 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)
127 The dispute about greatness (22:24-30)
He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them and those in authority over them are addressed as 'Benefactors'; (22:25)
Authority of a king135 Jesus before Herod (23:6-12)
and upon learning that he was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod who was in Jerusalem at that time. (23:7)
128 Jesus predicts Peter's denial (22:31-34)
Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, (22:31)
Person who misleads people134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
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)
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)
Fulfillment of the Bible133 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)
130 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives (22:40-46)
22:40"Pray that you may not undergo the test."
Temptation132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
denial of Peter

5-5-1

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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
117 The widow's offering (21:1-4)
and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. (21:2)
Offering money / handing over and gaining money131 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
While he was still speaking, a crowd approached and in front was one of the Twelve, a man named Judas. He went up to Jesus to kiss him. (22:47)
118 The destruction of the temple foretold (21:5-9)
See that you not be deceived(21:8)
Not be deceived130 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives (22:40-46)
Pray that you may not undergo the test. (22:40)
118 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)
Stone130 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives (22:40-46)
After withdrawing about a stone's throw from them and kneeling, he prayed, (22:41)
119 The end of the world (21:10-19)
Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. (21:12)
Treated as a sinner129 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)
120 The destruction of Jerusalem foretold (21:20-24)
Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days, for a terrible calamity will come upon the earth and a wrathful judgment upon this people. (21:23)
Prophecy about suffering128 Jesus predicts Peter's denial (22:31-34)
Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, (22:31)
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 man127 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)
122 The parable of the fig tree (21:29-33)
in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. (21:31)
Arrival of kingdom of God126 The institution of the Lord's supper (22:14-23)
for, I tell you, I shall not eat it (again) until there is fulfillment in the kingdom of God. (22:16)
123 Exhortation to watch (21:34-38)
During the day, Jesus was teaching in the temple area, but at night he would leave and stay at the place called the Mount of Olives. (21:37)
Day, coming125 The preparation of the passover (22:7-13)
When the day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread arrived, the day for sacrificing the Passover lamb, (22:7)

5-5-2

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
131 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
Day after day I was with you in the temple area, and you did not seize me; but this is your hour, the time for the power of darkness. (22:53)
Being in the temple everyday145 The ascension of Jesus (24:50-53)
and they were continually in the temple praising God. (24:53)
132 Peter denies Jesus (22:54-65)
and the Lord turned and looked at Peter; and 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)
Fulfillment of words144 Jesus appears to his disciples (24:36-49)
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)
133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
22:67 They said, "If you are the Messiah, tell us,"
Messiah143 The walk to Emmaus (24:13-35)
24:26 Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"
133 Jesus before the council (22:66-71)
22:69 But from this time on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
Glory of the Son of Man143 The walk to Emmaus (24:13-35)
134 Jesus before Pilate (23:1-5)
23:1 Then the whole assembly of them arose and brought him before Pilate.
The Son of Man is handed over142 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."
135 Jesus before Herod (23:6-12)
23:8 Herod was very glad to see Jesus; he had been wanting to see him for a long time, for he had heard about him and had been hoping to see him perform some sign.
Waiting for141 The burial of Jesus (23:50-56)
23:51He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea and was awaiting the kingdom of God.
136 Jesus sentenced to death (23:13-25)
23:15So no capital crime has been committed by him.
Gentiles understand innocence of Jesus140 The death of Jesus (23:44-49)
23:47 The centurion who witnessed what had happened glorified God and said, "This man was innocent beyond doubt."
137 Jesus led away (23:26-32)
23:31 for if these things are done when the wood is green what will happen when it is dry?"
Rewarded139 Jesus and the two criminals (23:39-43)
23:41 And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal."

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