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For David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,

They devour widows' houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."

for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on."

"As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down."

And he said, "Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!' and, ‘The time is near!' Do not go after them.

"When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately."

for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.

for these are days of vengeance, as a fulfillment of all that is written.

Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing infants in those days! For there will be great distress on the earth and wrath against this people;

People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near.

like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth.

The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.

So he consented and began to look for an opportunity to betray him to them when no crowd was present.

So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it."

They asked him, "Where do you want us to make preparations for it?"

He will show you a large room upstairs, already furnished. Make preparations for us there."

for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."

Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."