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Matthew 27:63 (NLT)
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They told him, "Sir, we remember what that deceiver once said while he was still alive: 'After three days I will rise from the dead.'
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Matthew 18:8 (NLT)
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So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It's better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet.
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For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God's chosen ones.
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Matthew 24:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:6 (NLT)
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"Don't waste what is holy on people who are unholy. Don't throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you.
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Matthew 7:23 (NLT)
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But I will reply, 'I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God's laws.'
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Matthew 15:25 (NLT)
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But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, "Lord, help me!"
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Is it easier to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or 'Stand up and walk'?
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Matthew 9:5 (NLT)
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Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means 'rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
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Matthew 16:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:67 (NLT)
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Then they began to spit in Jesus' face and beat him with their fists. And some slapped him,
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Matthew 15:3 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "And why do you, by your traditions, violate the direct commandments of God?
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Matthew 17:4 (NLT)
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Peter blurted out, "Lord, it's wonderful for us to be here! If you want, I'll make three shelters as memorials-- one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
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Here is another story Jesus told: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field.
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Matthew 13:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:3 (NLT)
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Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?
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Matthew 16:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:17 (NLT)
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This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him:
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But after I have been raised from the dead, I will go ahead of you to Galilee and meet you there."
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Matthew 26:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:16 (NLT)
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Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
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"Which ones?" the man asked.And Jesus replied: " 'You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely.
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Matthew 19:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:15 (NLT)
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"Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.
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Matthew 28:7 (NLT)
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And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you."
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But anyone who hears my teaching and ignores it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.
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Matthew 7:26 (NLT)
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"Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?"
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Matthew 11:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:28 (NLT)
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They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, "Do you believe I can make you see?" "Yes, Lord," they told him, "we do."
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So the landowner sent a larger group of his servants to collect for him, but the results were the same.
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Matthew 21:36 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:64 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "You have said it. And in the future you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God's right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven."
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So Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.
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Matthew 27:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:24 (NLT)
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"Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, 'Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn't plant and gathering crops you didn't cultivate.
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"If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
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Matthew 6:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:21 (NLT)
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And his name will be the hope of all the world."
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For I tell you this, you will never see me again until you say, 'Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!' "
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Matthew 23:39 (NLT)
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The crowd was amazed! Those who hadn't been able to speak were talking, the crippled were made well, the lame were walking, and the blind could see again! And they praised the God of Israel.
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Matthew 15:31 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:51 (NLT)
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But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest's slave, slashing off his ear.
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"I have sinned," he declared, "for I have betrayed an innocent man." "What do we care?" they retorted. "That's your problem."
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Matthew 27:4 (NLT)
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He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.
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Matthew 28:6 (NLT)
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"Therefore, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers of religious law. But you will kill some by crucifixion, and you will flog others with whips in your synagogues, chasing them from city to city.
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Matthew 23:34 (NLT)
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"Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.
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Matthew 10:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:11 (NLT)
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Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.
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Matthew 6:27 (NLT)
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Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
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Matthew 25:21 (NLT)
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"The master was full of praise. 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together! '
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"Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds:
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Matthew 13:18 (NLT)
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"But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.
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Matthew 25:10 (NLT)
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Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where he had done so many of his miracles, because they hadn't repented of their sins and turned to God.
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Matthew 11:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:8 (NLT)
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"That evening he told the foreman to call the workers in and pay them, beginning with the last workers first.
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Matthew 17:21 (NLT)
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But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea.
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Matthew 18:6 (NLT)
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Then the angel spoke to the women. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
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Matthew 28:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:6 (NLT)
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So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins." Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, "Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!"
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Matthew 15:24 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to the woman, "I was sent only to help God's lost sheep-- the people of Israel."
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So tell us, whose wife will she be in the resurrection? For all seven were married to her."
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Matthew 22:28 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:18 (NLT)
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One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers-- Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew-- throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living.
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Matthew 9:12 (NLT)
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When Jesus heard this, he said, "Healthy people don't need a doctor-- sick people do."
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You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
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Matthew 24:44 (NLT)
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"When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah's day.
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Matthew 24:37 (NLT)
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On the way, Jesus told them, "Tonight all of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say, 'God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
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Matthew 26:31 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place.
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Matthew 24:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:52 (NLT)
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and tombs opened. The bodies of many godly men and women who had died were raised from the dead.
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The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.
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Matthew 13:20 (NLT)
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"You are the light of the world-- like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
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Matthew 5:14 (NLT)
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Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.
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Matthew 6:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:28 (NLT)
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But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
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Matthew 23:10 (NLT)
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And don't let anyone call you 'Teacher,' for you have only one teacher, the Messiah.
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But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
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Matthew 6:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:21 (NLT)
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And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."
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Matthew 16:2 (NLT)
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He replied, "You know the saying, 'Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow;
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Matthew 26:69 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came over and said to him, "You were one of those with Jesus the Galilean."
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Matthew 26:54 (NLT)
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But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?"
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As they went back down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Don't tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
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Matthew 17:9 (NLT)
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Pilate responded, "Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?" They shouted back, "Crucify him!"
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Matthew 27:22 (NLT)
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Peter declared, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you."
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Matthew 26:33 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:17 (NLT)
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If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won't accept the church's decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.
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Matthew 8:13 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, "Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened." And the young servant was healed that same hour.
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Matthew 5:24 (NLT)
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leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.
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So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It's better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet.
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Matthew 18:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:33 (NLT)
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Shouldn't you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?'
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"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God's messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn't let me.
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Matthew 23:37 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:35 (NLT)
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A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.
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Matthew 4:8 (NLT)
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Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him the kingdoms of the world and all their glory.
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Matthew 21:41 (NLT)
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The religious leaders replied, "He will put the wicked men to a horrible death and lease the vineyard to others who will give him his share of the crop after each harvest."
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Matthew 8:5 (NLT)
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When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with him,
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Matthew 10:27 (NLT)
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What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear!
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Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people with expensive clothes live in palaces.
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Matthew 11:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
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But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.
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Matthew 5:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:40 (NLT)
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"Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the Father who sent me.
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"Haven't you read the Scriptures?" Jesus replied. "They record that from the beginning 'God made them male and female.'
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Matthew 19:4 (NLT)
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But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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Matthew 5:48 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:8 (NLT)
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The disciples were indignant when they saw this. "What a waste of money," they said.
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Matthew 25:38 (NLT)
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Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing?
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After Jesus left the girl's home, two blind men followed along behind him, shouting, "Son of David, have mercy on us!"
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Matthew 9:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:29 (NLT)
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Then he touched their eyes and said, "Because of your faith, it will happen."
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Matthew 17:7 (NLT)
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Then Jesus came over and touched them. "Get up," he said. "Don't be afraid."
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"You have also heard that our ancestors were told, 'You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the Lord.'
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Matthew 5:33 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:5 (NLT)
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When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
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Matthew 14:12 (NLT)
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Later, John's disciples came for his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened.
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Matthew 25:33 (NLT)
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He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left.
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But Jesus said, "That isn't necessary-- you feed them."
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Matthew 14:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:4 (NLT)
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"So he sent other servants to tell them, 'The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!'
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When you are arrested, don't worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time.
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Matthew 10:19 (NLT)
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"Students are not greater than their teacher, and slaves are not greater than their master.
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Matthew 10:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:3 (NLT)
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The five who were foolish didn't take enough olive oil for their lamps,
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Matthew 24:40 (NLT)
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"Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left.
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So they went to work in the vineyard. At noon and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
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Matthew 20:5 (NLT)
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Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up?
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Matthew 16:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:41 (NLT)
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"The people of Nineveh will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for they repented of their sins at the preaching of Jonah. Now someone greater than Jonah is here-- but you refuse to repent.
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Matthew 19:11 (NLT)
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"Not everyone can accept this statement," Jesus said. "Only those whom God helps.
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Matthew 13:57 (NLT)
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And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.Then Jesus told them, "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family."
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Then Jesus said to the woman, "I was sent only to help God's lost sheep-- the people of Israel."
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Matthew 15:24 (NLT)
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"All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps.
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Matthew 25:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:45 (NLT)
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When the leading priests and Pharisees heard this parable, they realized he was telling the story against them-- they were the wicked farmers.
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They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it.
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Matthew 21:7 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "And why do you, by your traditions, violate the direct commandments of God?
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Matthew 15:3 (NLT)
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But his creditor wouldn't wait. He had the man arrested and put in prison until the debt could be paid in full.
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Matthew 18:30 (NLT)
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"Then these righteous ones will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink?
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Matthew 25:37 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:16 (NLT)
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"Besides, who would patch old clothing with new cloth? For the new patch would shrink and rip away from the old cloth, leaving an even bigger tear than before.
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After the Babylonian exile: Jehoiachin was the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel.
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Matthew 1:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:27 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs-- beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people's bones and all sorts of impurity.
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Matthew 19:13 (NLT)
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One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
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A person out in the field must not return even to get a coat.
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Matthew 24:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:16 (NLT)
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but he warned them not to reveal who he was.
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Matthew 10:11 (NLT)
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"Whenever you enter a city or village, search for a worthy person and stay in his home until you leave town.
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"So he sent other servants to tell them, 'The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!'
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Matthew 22:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:25 (NLT)
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Judas, the one who would betray him, also asked, "Rabbi, am I the one?" And Jesus told him, "You have said it."
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Matthew 26:48 (NLT)
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The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: "You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss."
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"Why ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. But to answer your question-- if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments."
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Matthew 19:17 (NLT)
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Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.
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Matthew 8:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:13 (NLT)
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But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
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Matthew 26:56 (NLT)
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But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures." At that point, all the disciples deserted him and fled.
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Matthew 26:38 (NLT)
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He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me."
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Matthew 14:20 (NLT)
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They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers.
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Matthew 26:74 (NLT)
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Peter swore, "A curse on me if I'm lying-- I don't know the man!" And immediately the rooster crowed.
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Matthew 27:8 (NLT)
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That is why the field is still called the Field of Blood.
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Don't you understand even yet? Don't you remember the 5,000 I fed with five loaves, and the baskets of leftovers you picked up?
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Matthew 16:9 (NLT)
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As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns.
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Matthew 14:13 (NLT)
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"And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life."
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Matthew 25:46 (NLT)
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Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. "Listen," he said, "and try to understand.
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Matthew 15:10 (NLT)
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'I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.
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Matthew 10:35 (NLT)
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During that time the devil came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread."
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Matthew 4:3 (NLT)
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"And the King will say, 'I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!'
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Matthew 25:40 (NLT)
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"When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
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Matthew 6:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:32 (NLT)
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"Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.
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Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!
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Matthew 13:43 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:35 (NLT)
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This fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet: "I will speak to you in parables. I will explain things hidden since the creation of the world. "
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The report of this miracle swept through the entire countryside.
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Matthew 9:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:22 (NLT)
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But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. "Heaven forbid, Lord," he said. "This will never happen to you!"
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Matthew 23:14 (NLT)
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"I tell you the truth, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is!
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Matthew 11:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:1 (NLT)
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Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,
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Matthew 20:33 (NLT)
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"Lord," they said, "we want to see!"
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Matthew 3:2 (NLT)
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"Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. "
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Matthew 9:9 (NLT)
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As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector's booth. "Follow me and be my disciple," Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him.
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And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.
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Matthew 19:15 (NLT)
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Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. "You have so little faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?"
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Matthew 14:31 (NLT)
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Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Mary gave birth to Jesus, who is called the Messiah.
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Matthew 1:16 (NLT)
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"Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.
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Matthew 6:1 (NLT)
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For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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Matthew 20:28 (NLT)
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"Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.
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Matthew 24:32 (NLT)
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They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi.'
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Matthew 23:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:9 (NLT)
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When those hired at five o'clock were paid, each received a full day's wage.
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Matthew 1:1 (NLT)
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This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham:
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These are what defile you. Eating with unwashed hands will never defile you."
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Matthew 15:20 (NLT)
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Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested.
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Matthew 22:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:44 (NLT)
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So he went to pray a third time, saying the same things again.
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Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand."
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Matthew 13:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:10 (NLT)
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So John was beheaded in the prison,
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I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
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Matthew 24:47 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:8 (NLT)
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For the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!"
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Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet.
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Matthew 14:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:10 (NLT)
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Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh. Manasseh was the father of Amon. Amon was the father of Josiah.
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Matthew 12:13 (NLT)
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Then he said to the man, "Hold out your hand." So the man held out his hand, and it was restored, just like the other one!
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Matthew 24:49 (NLT)
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and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk?
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Matthew 27:23 (NLT)
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"Why?" Pilate demanded. "What crime has he committed?" But the mob roared even louder, "Crucify him!"
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Then he touched their eyes and said, "Because of your faith, it will happen."
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Matthew 9:29 (NLT)
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A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack.
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Matthew 24:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:7 (NLT)
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Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants.
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Matthew 23:9 (NLT)
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And don't address anyone here on earth as 'Father,' for only God in heaven is your spiritual Father.
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Matthew 2:15 (NLT)
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and they stayed there until Herod's death. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: "I called my Son out of Egypt."
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Blind fools! Which is more important-- the gold or the Temple that makes the gold sacred?
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Matthew 23:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:18 (NLT)
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"Listen," he said, "we're going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die.
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Matthew 6:28 (NLT)
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"And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing,
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The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.
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Matthew 28:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:38 (NLT)
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The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.
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Matthew 5:18 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God's law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.
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Then he added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.' For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners."
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Matthew 9:13 (NLT)
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"Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers.
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Matthew 24:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:4 (NLT)
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The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.
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"Don't waste what is holy on people who are unholy. Don't throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you.
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Matthew 7:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:28 (NLT)
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But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you.
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They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.
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Matthew 14:36 (NLT)
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"Watch out!" Jesus warned them. "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees."
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Matthew 16:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:14 (NLT)
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But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
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Matthew 4:10 (NLT)
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"Get out of here, Satan," Jesus told him. "For the Scriptures say, 'You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.' "
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"So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you,
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Matthew 5:23 (NLT)
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Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.
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Matthew 1:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:42 (NLT)
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And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded."
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Someone came to Jesus with this question: "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?"
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Matthew 19:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:48 (NLT)
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Jesus asked, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
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Afterward the disciples asked Jesus privately, "Why couldn't we cast out that demon?"
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Matthew 17:19 (NLT)
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What is the price of two sparrows-- one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.
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Matthew 10:29 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but they didn't see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn't hear it.
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Matthew 13:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:19 (NLT)
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Just then, as Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: "Leave that innocent man alone. I suffered through a terrible nightmare about him last night."
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Matthew 10:17 (NLT)
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But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues.
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From then on Jesus began to preach, "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. "
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Matthew 4:17 (NLT)
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"Lord," they said, "we want to see!"
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Matthew 20:33 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:14 (NLT)
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If any household or town refuses to welcome you or listen to your message, shake its dust from your feet as you leave.
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They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him.
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Matthew 27:28 (NLT)
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He went first to Nazareth, then left there and moved to Capernaum, beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.
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Matthew 4:13 (NLT)
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And I tell you the truth, some standing here right now will not die before they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom."
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Matthew 16:28 (NLT)
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For the Son of Man must die, as the Scriptures declared long ago. But how terrible it will be for the one who betrays him. It would be far better for that man if he had never been born!"
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Matthew 26:24 (NLT)
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So we request that you seal the tomb until the third day. This will prevent his disciples from coming and stealing his body and then telling everyone he was raised from the dead! If that happens, we'll be worse off than we were at first."
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Matthew 27:64 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:15 (NLT)
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Eliud was the father of Eleazar. Eleazar was the father of Matthan. Matthan was the father of Jacob.
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Matthew 24:19 (NLT)
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How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days.
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Matthew 26:58 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, Peter followed him at a distance and came to the high priest's courtyard. He went in and sat with the guards and waited to see how it would all end.
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About 5,000 men were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children!
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Matthew 14:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:54 (NLT)
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He returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, "Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?"
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"You parents-- if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead?
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Matthew 7:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:23 (NLT)
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That same day Jesus was approached by some Sadducees-- religious leaders who say there is no resurrection from the dead. They posed this question:
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That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. He cast out the evil spirits with a simple command, and he healed all the sick.
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Matthew 8:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:58 (NLT)
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went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him.
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After the crowd was put outside, however, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she stood up!
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Matthew 9:25 (NLT)
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Then, leaving the crowds outside, Jesus went into the house. His disciples said, "Please explain to us the story of the weeds in the field."
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Matthew 13:36 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:29 (NLT)
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To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.
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Matthew 28:11 (NLT)
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As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened.
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"And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own?
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Matthew 7:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:16 (NLT)
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After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him.
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A vast crowd brought to him people who were lame, blind, crippled, those who couldn't speak, and many others. They laid them before Jesus, and he healed them all.
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Matthew 15:30 (NLT)
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The next day, on the Sabbath, the leading priests and Pharisees went to see Pilate.
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Matthew 27:62 (NLT)
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But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is!
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Matthew 6:23 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:15 (NLT)
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Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!
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Here is another illustration Jesus used: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field.
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Matthew 13:31 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:26 (NLT)
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And if Satan is casting out Satan, he is divided and fighting against himself. His own kingdom will not survive.
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After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.
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Matthew 14:34 (NLT)
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But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say, 'People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "
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Matthew 4:4 (NLT)
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Solomon was the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam was the father of Abijah. Abijah was the father of Asa.
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Matthew 1:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:29 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you build tombs for the prophets your ancestors killed, and you decorate the monuments of the godly people your ancestors destroyed.
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After some discussion they finally decided to buy the potter's field, and they made it into a cemetery for foreigners.
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Matthew 27:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:23 (NLT)
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"Then if anyone tells you, 'Look, here is the Messiah,' or 'There he is,' don't believe it.
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I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'
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Matthew 25:36 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:23 (NLT)
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When Jesus arrived at the official's home, he saw the noisy crowd and heard the funeral music.
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Matthew 2:2 (NLT)
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"Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him."
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Matthew 23:13 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people's faces. You won't go in yourselves, and you don't let others enter either.
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Matthew 28:17 (NLT)
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When they saw him, they worshiped him-- but some of them doubted!
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and he began to teach them.
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Matthew 5:2 (NLT)
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Mark my words-- I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my Father's Kingdom."
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Matthew 26:29 (NLT)
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As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings.
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Matthew 24:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:14 (NLT)
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"If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
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"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
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Matthew 5:13 (NLT)
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Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
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Matthew 3:13 (NLT)
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Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus.
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Matthew 12:14 (NLT)
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In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.
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Matthew 5:45 (NLT)
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And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.Then Jesus told them, "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family."
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Matthew 13:57 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:43 (NLT)
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"When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none.
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Jesus returned to the Sea of Galilee and climbed a hill and sat down.
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Matthew 15:29 (NLT)
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There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding in the distance.
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Matthew 8:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:28 (NLT)
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for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many.
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"As you know, Passover begins in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."
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Matthew 26:2 (NLT)
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That is the way it will be at the end of the world. The angels will come and separate the wicked people from the righteous,
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Matthew 13:49 (NLT)
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Do not even say, 'By my head!' for you can't turn one hair white or black.
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Matthew 5:36 (NLT)
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"But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.'
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Matthew 21:28 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:34 (NLT)
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You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.
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Matthew 13:49 (NLT)
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That is the way it will be at the end of the world. The angels will come and separate the wicked people from the righteous,
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Matthew 5:38 (NLT)
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"You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'
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Matthew 25:45 (NLT)
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"And he will answer, 'I tell you the truth, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.'
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While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head.
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Matthew 26:7 (NLT)
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"What is your request?" he asked.She replied, "In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left."
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Matthew 20:21 (NLT)
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And they left their nets at once and followed him.
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Matthew 4:20 (NLT)
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But I tell you, Elijah has already come, but he wasn't recognized, and they chose to abuse him. And in the same way they will also make the Son of Man suffer."
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Matthew 17:12 (NLT)
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"Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the Father who sent me.
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Matthew 10:40 (NLT)
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The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don't understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.
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Matthew 13:19 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, " 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.'
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Matthew 22:37 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:30 (NLT)
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For when the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. In this respect they will be like the angels in heaven.
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For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.
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Matthew 12:40 (NLT)
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Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus, but they begged him to go away and leave them alone.
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Matthew 8:34 (NLT)
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But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,
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Matthew 20:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:19 (NLT)
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So the disciples did as Jesus told them and prepared the Passover meal there.
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Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, "Well, aren't you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?"
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Matthew 26:62 (NLT)
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Then the disciples came to him and asked, "Do you realize you offended the Pharisees by what you just said?"
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Matthew 15:12 (NLT)
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Large crowds followed him there, and he healed their sick.
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Matthew 19:2 (NLT)
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The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the children in the Temple shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David." But the leaders were indignant.
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Matthew 21:15 (NLT)
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And he said to his servants, 'The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren't worthy of the honor.
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Matthew 22:8 (NLT)
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In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.
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Matthew 24:33 (NLT)
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So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Matthew 18:4 (NLT)
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The two disciples did as Jesus commanded.
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Matthew 21:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:22 (NLT)
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You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it."
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Matthew 19:2 (NLT)
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Large crowds followed him there, and he healed their sick.
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Matthew 5:27 (NLT)
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"You have heard the commandment that says, 'You must not commit adultery.'
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Matthew 25:4 (NLT)
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but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.
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Matthew 20:16 (NLT)
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"So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last."
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At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn't brought any bread.
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Matthew 16:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:10 (NLT)
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"But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.
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Matthew 1:23 (NLT)
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"Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us.' "
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Matthew 26:16 (NLT)
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From that time on, Judas began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
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Matthew 7:20 (NLT)
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Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.
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Matthew 5:16 (NLT)
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In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
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A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
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Matthew 22:39 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:56 (NLT)
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All his sisters live right here among us. Where did he learn all these things?"
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Matthew 11:11 (NLT)
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"I tell you the truth, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is!
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When Jesus arrived on the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gadarenes, two men who were possessed by demons met him. They lived in a cemetery and were so violent that no one could go through that area.
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Matthew 8:28 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:2 (NLT)
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As the men watched, Jesus' appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
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Matthew 27:7 (NLT)
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After some discussion they finally decided to buy the potter's field, and they made it into a cemetery for foreigners.
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A sign was fastened to the cross above Jesus' head, announcing the charge against him. It read: "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews."
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Matthew 27:37 (NLT)
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He replied, "You know the saying, 'Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow;
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Matthew 16:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:23 (NLT)
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When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel.
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Jesus replied, "You have said it. And in the future you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God's right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven."
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Matthew 26:64 (NLT)
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"I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.
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Matthew 18:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:4 (NLT)
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But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say, 'People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "
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At the foot of the mountain, a large crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said,
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Matthew 17:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:66 (NLT)
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What is your verdict?" "Guilty!" they shouted. "He deserves to die!"
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That same day Jesus was approached by some Sadducees-- religious leaders who say there is no resurrection from the dead. They posed this question:
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Matthew 22:23 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:48 (NLT)
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When the net was full, they dragged it up onto the shore, sat down, and sorted the good fish into crates, but threw the bad ones away.
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"The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more.
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Matthew 25:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:35 (NLT)
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For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
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"God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
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Matthew 5:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:6 (NLT)
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But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea.
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They told him, "Sir, we remember what that deceiver once said while he was still alive: 'After three days I will rise from the dead.'
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Matthew 27:63 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:21 (NLT)
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for she thought, "If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed."
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And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded."
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Matthew 10:42 (NLT)
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"Don't imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
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Matthew 10:34 (NLT)
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Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.
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Matthew 4:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:1 (NLT)
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Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.
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After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother," the angel said. "Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him."
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Matthew 2:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:23 (NLT)
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"The master said, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!'
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Matthew 13:13 (NLT)
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That is why I use these parables, For they look, but they don't really see. They hear, but they don't really listen or understand.
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Matthew 22:32 (NLT)
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'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' So he is the God of the living, not the dead."
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And now, look, your house is abandoned and desolate.
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Matthew 23:38 (NLT)
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Jesus' disciples then said to him, "If this is the case, it is better not to marry!"
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Matthew 19:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:38 (NLT)
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If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine.
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Matthew 17:20 (NLT)
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"You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible. "
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But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest's slave, slashing off his ear.
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Matthew 26:51 (NLT)
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He agreed to pay the normal daily wage and sent them out to work.
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Matthew 20:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:18 (NLT)
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"I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.
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Matthew 12:3 (NLT)
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Jesus said to them, "Haven't you read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
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Matthew 11:5 (NLT)
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the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.
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Matthew 8:22 (NLT)
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But Jesus told him, "Follow me now. Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead. "
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But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, 'By heaven!' because heaven is God's throne.
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Matthew 5:34 (NLT)
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he asked, "Whose picture and title are stamped on it?"
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Matthew 22:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:44 (NLT)
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But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
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Matthew 14:31 (NLT)
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Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. "You have so little faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?"
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Matthew 25:30 (NLT)
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Now throw this useless servant into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
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Matthew 15:23 (NLT)
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But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. "Tell her to go away," they said. "She is bothering us with all her begging."
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Matthew 5:1 (NLT)
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One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him,
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"Get up!" the angel said. "Take the child and his mother back to the land of Israel, because those who were trying to kill the child are dead."
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Matthew 2:20 (NLT)
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God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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Matthew 5:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:53 (NLT)
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When Jesus had finished telling these stories and illustrations, he left that part of the country.
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When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel.
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Matthew 10:23 (NLT)
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But even though they found many who agreed to give false witness, they could not use anyone's testimony. Finally, two men came forward
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Matthew 26:60 (NLT)
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As a result, you will be held responsible for the murder of all godly people of all time-- from the murder of righteous Abel to the murder of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you killed in the Temple between the sanctuary and the altar.
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Matthew 23:35 (NLT)
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Up, let's be going. Look, my betrayer is here!"
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Matthew 26:46 (NLT)
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And I tell you this, whoever divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery-- unless his wife has been unfaithful. "
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Matthew 19:9 (NLT)
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Pilate saw that he wasn't getting anywhere and that a riot was developing. So he sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood. The responsibility is yours!"
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Matthew 27:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:33 (NLT)
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"A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad.
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but only to the people of Israel-- God's lost sheep.
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Matthew 10:6 (NLT)
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As Jesus and the disciples left the town of Jericho, a large crowd followed behind.
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Matthew 20:29 (NLT)
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He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, "My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."
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Matthew 26:39 (NLT)
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"After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money.
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Matthew 25:19 (NLT)
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Uzziah was the father of Jotham. Jotham was the father of Ahaz. Ahaz was the father of Hezekiah.
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Matthew 1:9 (NLT)
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Go ahead and finish what your ancestors started.
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Matthew 23:32 (NLT)
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Some of the bystanders misunderstood and thought he was calling for the prophet Elijah.
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Matthew 27:47 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:17 (NLT)
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Then he returned to Bethany, where he stayed overnight.
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"What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?" They replied, "He is the son of David."
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Matthew 22:42 (NLT)
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When Jesus arrived at Peter's house, Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever.
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Matthew 8:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:22 (NLT)
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His reply amazed them, and they went away.
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Matthew 6:24 (NLT)
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"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
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Matthew 17:15 (NLT)
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"Lord, have mercy on my son. He has seizures and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.
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Matthew 20:7 (NLT)
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"They replied, 'Because no one hired us.'"The landowner told them, 'Then go out and join the others in my vineyard.'
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Matthew 5:41 (NLT)
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If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.
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"Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us.' "
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Matthew 1:23 (NLT)
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They immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind.
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Matthew 4:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:17 (NLT)
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"Why ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. But to answer your question-- if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments."
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Matthew 26:3 (NLT)
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At that same time the leading priests and elders were meeting at the residence of Caiaphas, the high priest,
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Matthew 8:2 (NLT)
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Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. "Lord," the man said, "if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean."
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Matthew 12:12 (NLT)
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And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath."
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All those listed above include fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah.
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Matthew 1:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:6 (NLT)
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He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.
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Matthew 24:46 (NLT)
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If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.
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Matthew 13:46 (NLT)
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When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!
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Matthew 20:25 (NLT)
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But Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
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I was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.'
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Matthew 25:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:41 (NLT)
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The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil.
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Matthew 13:1 (NLT)
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Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat beside the lake.
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Matthew 14:36 (NLT)
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They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.
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Matthew 11:24 (NLT)
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I tell you, even Sodom will be better off on judgment day than you."
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Matthew 10:16 (NLT)
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"Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.
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Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
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Matthew 5:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:17 (NLT)
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As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside privately and told them what was going to happen to him.
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Then at last they understood that he wasn't speaking about the yeast in bread, but about the deceptive teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
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Matthew 16:12 (NLT)
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As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector's booth. "Follow me and be my disciple," Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him.
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Matthew 9:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:4 (NLT)
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They crush people with impossible religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden.
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Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left.
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Matthew 24:41 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:39 (NLT)
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The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery.
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Matthew 3:6 (NLT)
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And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River.
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When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!
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Matthew 2:10 (NLT)
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Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehoram. Jehoram was the father of Uzziah.
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Matthew 1:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:18 (NLT)
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A person out in the field must not return even to get a coat.
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Then he returned to Bethany, where he stayed overnight.
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Matthew 21:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:20 (NLT)
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Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where he had done so many of his miracles, because they hadn't repented of their sins and turned to God.
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Matthew 24:2 (NLT)
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But he responded, "Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!"
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Matthew 6:31 (NLT)
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"So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?'
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Matthew 17:14 (NLT)
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At the foot of the mountain, a large crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said,
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The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: "You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss."
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Matthew 26:48 (NLT)
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Snakes! Sons of vipers! How will you escape the judgment of hell?
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Matthew 23:33 (NLT)
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"Yes, come," Jesus said.So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.
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Matthew 14:29 (NLT)
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And pray that your flight will not be in winter or on the Sabbath.
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Matthew 24:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:39 (NLT)
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When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?'
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I tell you, even Sodom will be better off on judgment day than you."
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Matthew 11:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:9 (NLT)
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I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, 'Go,' and they go, or 'Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, 'Do this,' they do it."
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Matthew 8:34 (NLT)
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Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus, but they begged him to go away and leave them alone.
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Matthew 22:1 (NLT)
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Jesus also told them other parables. He said,
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Matthew 5:40 (NLT)
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If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.
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Matthew 25:22 (NLT)
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"The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said, 'Master, you gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.'
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When Jesus arrived at the official's home, he saw the noisy crowd and heard the funeral music.
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Matthew 9:23 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:7 (NLT)
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"When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
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Matthew 27:25 (NLT)
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And all the people yelled back, "We will take responsibility for his death-- we and our children!"
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Matthew 12:14 (NLT)
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Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus.
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So I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn't heal him."
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Matthew 17:16 (NLT)
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But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then.
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Matthew 19:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:28 (NLT)
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"Dear woman," Jesus said to her, "your faith is great. Your request is granted." And her daughter was instantly healed.
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But the words you speak come from the heart-- that's what defiles you.
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Matthew 15:18 (NLT)
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Don't carry a traveler's bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don't hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed.
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Matthew 10:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:27 (NLT)
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Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt.
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Matthew 11:9 (NLT)
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Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet.
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When it was time to leave, they returned to their own country by another route, for God had warned them in a dream not to return to Herod.
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Matthew 2:12 (NLT)
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He couldn't pay, so his master ordered that he be sold-- along with his wife, his children, and everything he owned-- to pay the debt.
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Matthew 18:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:27 (NLT)
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However, we don't want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us."
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The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you."
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Matthew 12:37 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:17 (NLT)
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But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face.
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Matthew 15:32 (NLT)
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Then Jesus called his disciples and told them, "I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don't want to send them away hungry, or they will faint along the way."
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"Dear woman," Jesus said to her, "your faith is great. Your request is granted." And her daughter was instantly healed.
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Matthew 15:28 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:30 (NLT)
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Then you say, 'If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would never have joined them in killing the prophets.'
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Matthew 26:2 (NLT)
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"As you know, Passover begins in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."
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Matthew 24:8 (NLT)
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But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.
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"What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting.
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Matthew 18:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:29 (NLT)
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yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.
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Matthew 21:46 (NLT)
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They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet.
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But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children."
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Matthew 19:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:29 (NLT)
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Mark my words-- I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my Father's Kingdom."
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"And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing,
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Matthew 6:28 (NLT)
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When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went down to the region of Judea east of the Jordan River.
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Matthew 19:1 (NLT)
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"Anything you eat passes through the stomach and then goes into the sewer.
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Matthew 15:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:24 (NLT)
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For the Son of Man must die, as the Scriptures declared long ago. But how terrible it will be for the one who betrays him. It would be far better for that man if he had never been born!"
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Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a long sheet of clean linen cloth.
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Matthew 27:59 (NLT)
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and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.
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Matthew 20:27 (NLT)
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Jesus asked, "How much bread do you have?" They replied, "Seven loaves, and a few small fish."
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Matthew 15:34 (NLT)
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The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.
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Matthew 13:38 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:5 (NLT)
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"But not during the Passover celebration," they agreed, "or the people may riot."
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Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!
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Matthew 11:15 (NLT)
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Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh. Manasseh was the father of Amon. Amon was the father of Josiah.
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Matthew 1:10 (NLT)
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Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.'
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Matthew 22:9 (NLT)
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Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.
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Matthew 18:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:7 (NLT)
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"The king was furious, and he sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their town.
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While they were eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me."
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Matthew 26:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:2 (NLT)
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Then they bound him, led him away, and took him to Pilate, the Roman governor.
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"When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get.
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Matthew 6:5 (NLT)
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But if we say it was merely human, we'll be mobbed because the people believe John was a prophet."
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Matthew 21:26 (NLT)
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"He answered one of them, 'Friend, I haven't been unfair! Didn't you agree to work all day for the usual wage?
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Matthew 20:13 (NLT)
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"Don't you hear all these charges they are bringing against you?" Pilate demanded.
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Matthew 27:13 (NLT)
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And they went out to a place called Golgotha (which means "Place of the Skull").
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Matthew 27:33 (NLT)
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They told the soldiers, "You must say, 'Jesus' disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.'
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Matthew 28:13 (NLT)
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God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
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Matthew 5:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:33 (NLT)
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Jesus also used this illustration: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough."
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Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
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Matthew 20:30 (NLT)
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for he taught with real authority-- quite unlike their teachers of religious law.
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Matthew 7:29 (NLT)
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So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God's laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Matthew 5:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:30 (NLT)
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And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.
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Matthew 15:15 (NLT)
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Then Peter said to Jesus, "Explain to us the parable that says people aren't defiled by what they eat."
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Matthew 17:22 (NLT)
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After they gathered again in Galilee, Jesus told them, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies.
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One of them ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, holding it up to him on a reed stick so he could drink.
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Matthew 27:48 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:19 (NLT)
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and he noticed a fig tree beside the road. He went over to see if there were any figs, but there were only leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" And immediately the fig tree withered up.
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He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me."
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Matthew 26:38 (NLT)
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"But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne.
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Matthew 25:31 (NLT)
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Then he told them, "Go to Bethlehem and search carefully for the child. And when you find him, come back and tell me so that I can go and worship him, too!"
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Matthew 2:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:12 (NLT)
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"If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?
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Matthew 26:37 (NLT)
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He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.
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One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
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Matthew 19:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:19 (NLT)
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"I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.
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Matthew 15:16 (NLT)
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"Don't you understand yet?" Jesus asked.
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Matthew 13:15 (NLT)
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For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes-- so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them.'
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They began screaming at him, "Why are you interfering with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torture us before God's appointed time?"
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Matthew 8:29 (NLT)
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A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.
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Matthew 7:17 (NLT)
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"Don't let anyone call you 'Rabbi,' for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters.
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Matthew 23:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:21 (NLT)
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Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
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Matthew 23:23 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law-- justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.
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Matthew 13:42 (NLT)
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And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Matthew 14:17 (NLT)
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"But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!" they answered.
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"Then they will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?'
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Matthew 25:44 (NLT)
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Then you say, 'If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would never have joined them in killing the prophets.'
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Matthew 23:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:28 (NLT)
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When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,
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Matthew 16:1 (NLT)
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One day the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus, demanding that he show them a miraculous sign from heaven to prove his authority.
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Matthew 22:13 (NLT)
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Then the king said to his aides, 'Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
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Matthew 7:29 (NLT)
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for he taught with real authority-- quite unlike their teachers of religious law.
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Matthew 11:16 (NLT)
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"To what can I compare this generation? It is like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends,
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Matthew 26:18 (NLT)
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"As you go into the city," he told them, "you will see a certain man. Tell him, 'The Teacher says: My time has come, and I will eat the Passover meal with my disciples at your house.'"
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Matthew 11:22 (NLT)
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I tell you, Tyre and Sidon will be better off on judgment day than you.
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Matthew 9:13 (NLT)
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Then he added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.' For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners."
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When you give to someone in need, don't do as the hypocrites do-- blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.
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Matthew 6:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:18 (NLT)
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When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he instructed his disciples to cross to the other side of the lake.
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At about that time Jesus was walking through some grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, so they began breaking off some heads of grain and eating them.
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Matthew 12:1 (NLT)
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Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
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Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
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Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.
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Matthew 4:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:49 (NLT)
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Then he pointed to his disciples and said, "Look, these are my mother and brothers.
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Matthew 6:8 (NLT)
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Don't be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!
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Matthew 11:18 (NLT)
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For John didn't spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, 'He's possessed by a demon.'
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Matthew 24:25 (NLT)
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See, I have warned you about this ahead of time.
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Matthew 13:17 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but they didn't see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn't hear it.
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Matthew 24:44 (NLT)
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You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
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Matthew 26:30 (NLT)
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Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
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Matthew 21:26 (NLT)
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But if we say it was merely human, we'll be mobbed because the people believe John was a prophet."
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Then he sternly warned the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
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Matthew 16:20 (NLT)
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"A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed.
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Matthew 10:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:18 (NLT)
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"Bring them here," he said.
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Matthew 12:18 (NLT)
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"Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen. He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
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Matthew 26:45 (NLT)
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Then he came to the disciples and said, "Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But look-- the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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Matthew 17:16 (NLT)
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So I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn't heal him."
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Matthew 15:1 (NLT)
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Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus.
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Matthew 23:3 (NLT)
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So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don't follow their example. For they don't practice what they teach.
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Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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Matthew 28:19 (NLT)
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Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!
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Matthew 10:8 (NLT)
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Jesus responded, "It isn't right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs."
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Matthew 15:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:3 (NLT)
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When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come!
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If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.
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Matthew 10:39 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:46 (NLT)
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As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him.
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Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, either in this world or in the world to come.
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Matthew 12:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:4 (NLT)
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Jesus told them, "Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen--
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But Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head."
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Matthew 8:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:47 (NLT)
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Some of the bystanders misunderstood and thought he was calling for the prophet Elijah.
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But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues.
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Matthew 10:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:44 (NLT)
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Anyone who stumbles over that stone will be broken to pieces, and it will crush anyone it falls on. "
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Matthew 18:13 (NLT)
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And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn't wander away!
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Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons, the members of my household will be called by even worse names!
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Matthew 10:25 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Elijah is indeed coming first to get everything ready for the Messiah.
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Matthew 17:11 (NLT)
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And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Matthew 13:42 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:31 (NLT)
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On the way, Jesus told them, "Tonight all of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say, 'God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
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Matthew 20:1 (NLT)
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"For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
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The son answered, 'No, I won't go,' but later he changed his mind and went anyway.
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Matthew 21:29 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:11 (NLT)
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"God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.
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Matthew 28:3 (NLT)
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His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow.
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"The farmer's workers went to him and said, 'Sir, the field where you planted that good seed is full of weeds! Where did they come from?'
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Matthew 13:27 (NLT)
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"And he will answer, 'I tell you the truth, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.'
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Matthew 25:45 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:1 (NLT)
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When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went down to the region of Judea east of the Jordan River.
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Matthew 21:9 (NLT)
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Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Praise God in highest heaven!"
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Then, surrounded by the Pharisees, Jesus asked them a question:
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Matthew 22:41 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:37 (NLT)
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They all ate as much as they wanted. Afterward, the disciples picked up seven large baskets of leftover food.
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Matthew 21:36 (NLT)
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So the landowner sent a larger group of his servants to collect for him, but the results were the same.
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Matthew 17:13 (NLT)
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Then the disciples realized he was talking about John the Baptist.
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The blind and the lame came to him in the Temple, and he healed them.
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Matthew 21:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:25 (NLT)
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But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.
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Matthew 5:26 (NLT)
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And if that happens, you surely won't be free again until you have paid the last penny.
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Matthew 17:26 (NLT)
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"They tax the people they have conquered," Peter replied."Well, then," Jesus said, "the citizens are free!
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Matthew 18:4 (NLT)
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So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Matthew 5:23 (NLT)
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"So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you,
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Herod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, based on the wise men's report of the star's first appearance.
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Matthew 2:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:10 (NLT)
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Don't carry a traveler's bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don't hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed.
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Another of his disciples said, "Lord, first let me return home and bury my father."
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Matthew 8:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:3 (NLT)
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When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse. So he took the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and the elders.
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Matthew 15:2 (NLT)
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"Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition?" they demanded. "They ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat."
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Matthew 12:30 (NLT)
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"Anyone who isn't with me opposes me, and anyone who isn't working with me is actually working against me.
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Matthew 20:31 (NLT)
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"Be quiet!" the crowd yelled at them.But they only shouted louder, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
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Matthew 15:7 (NLT)
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You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote,
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for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah.' They will deceive many.
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Matthew 24:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:9 (NLT)
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After this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was.
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But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, "That's blasphemy! Does he think he's God?"
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Matthew 9:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:3 (NLT)
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Jesus reached out and touched him. "I am willing," he said. "Be healed!" And instantly the leprosy disappeared.
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Matthew 22:33 (NLT)
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When the crowds heard him, they were astounded at his teaching.
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The leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus.
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Matthew 27:41 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:7 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting.
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"Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.
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Matthew 7:1 (NLT)
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"You have heard the commandment that says, 'You must not commit adultery.'
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Matthew 5:27 (NLT)
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The leading priests picked up the coins. "It wouldn't be right to put this money in the Temple treasury," they said, "since it was payment for murder."
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Matthew 27:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:14 (NLT)
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But John tried to talk him out of it. "I am the one who needs to be baptized by you," he said, "so why are you coming to me?"
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Matthew 19:25 (NLT)
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The disciples were astounded. "Then who in the world can be saved?" they asked.
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Then one of the teachers of religious law said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
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Matthew 8:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:11 (NLT)
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and his head was brought on a tray and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.
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Matthew 24:28 (NLT)
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Just as the gathering of vultures shows there is a carcass nearby, so these signs indicate that the end is near.
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But Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
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Matthew 20:25 (NLT)
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"The king was furious, and he sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their town.
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Matthew 22:7 (NLT)
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"Be quiet!" the crowd yelled at them.But they only shouted louder, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
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Matthew 20:31 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:2 (NLT)
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Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven."
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Matthew 7:27 (NLT)
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When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash."
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For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn't believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.
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Matthew 21:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:18 (NLT)
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"Which ones?" the man asked.And Jesus replied: " 'You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely.
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Matthew 19:15 (NLT)
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And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.
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"The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son.
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Matthew 22:2 (NLT)
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"The master was full of praise. 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together! '
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Matthew 25:21 (NLT)
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so ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and if one blind person guides another, they will both fall into a ditch."
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Matthew 15:14 (NLT)
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But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here! "
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Matthew 14:27 (NLT)
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But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master's money.
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Matthew 25:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:37 (NLT)
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"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God's messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn't let me.
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Matthew 4:9 (NLT)
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"I will give it all to you," he said, "if you will kneel down and worship me."
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"As you go into the city," he told them, "you will see a certain man. Tell him, 'The Teacher says: My time has come, and I will eat the Passover meal with my disciples at your house.'"
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Matthew 26:18 (NLT)
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"No!" Peter insisted. "Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!" And all the other disciples vowed the same.
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Matthew 26:35 (NLT)
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About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.
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Matthew 14:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:2 (NLT)
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But some Pharisees saw them do it and protested, "Look, your disciples are breaking the law by harvesting grain on the Sabbath."
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He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead." And the disciples were filled with grief.
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Matthew 17:23 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:12 (NLT)
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He is ready to separate the chaff from the wheat with his winnowing fork. Then he will clean up the threshing area, gathering the wheat into his barn but burning the chaff with never-ending fire."
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Matthew 25:14 (NLT)
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"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.
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Matthew 22:5 (NLT)
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But the guests he had invited ignored them and went their own way, one to his farm, another to his business.
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Matthew 1:7 (NLT)
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Solomon was the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam was the father of Abijah. Abijah was the father of Asa.
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Matthew 22:36 (NLT)
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"Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?"
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And he answered, "If you had a sheep that fell into a well on the Sabbath, wouldn't you work to pull it out? Of course you would.
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Matthew 12:11 (NLT)
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Then he asked them, "But who do you say I am?"
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Matthew 16:15 (NLT)
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But when the young man heard this, he went away very sad, for he had many possessions.
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Matthew 19:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:4 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to him, "Don't tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed."
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Matthew 13:40 (NLT)
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"Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world.
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Matthew 12:23 (NLT)
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The crowd was amazed and asked, "Could it be that Jesus is the Son of David, the Messiah?"
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Matthew 4:17 (NLT)
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From then on Jesus began to preach, "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. "
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At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart,
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Matthew 27:51 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:15 (NLT)
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"In the land of Zebulun and of Naphtali, beside the sea, beyond the Jordan River, in Galilee where so many Gentiles live,
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Matthew 23:19 (NLT)
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How blind! For which is more important-- the gift on the altar or the altar that makes the gift sacred?
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Matthew 21:18 (NLT)
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In the morning, as Jesus was returning to Jerusalem, he was hungry,
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The disciples replied, "Where would we get enough food here in the wilderness for such a huge crowd?"
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Matthew 15:33 (NLT)
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"The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
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Matthew 25:1 (NLT)
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"All right, go!" Jesus commanded them. So the demons came out of the men and entered the pigs, and the whole herd plunged down the steep hillside into the lake and drowned in the water.
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Matthew 8:32 (NLT)
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"Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world.
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Matthew 13:40 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:2 (NLT)
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Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers.
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"Not everyone who calls out to me, 'Lord! Lord!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
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Matthew 7:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:25 (NLT)
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After the crowd was put outside, however, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she stood up!
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John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say, 'Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.'
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Matthew 11:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:9 (NLT)
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Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
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and they stayed there until Herod's death. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: "I called my Son out of Egypt."
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Matthew 2:15 (NLT)
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She replied, "That's true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their master's table."
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Matthew 15:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:38 (NLT)
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There were 4,000 men who were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children.
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I tell you, Tyre and Sidon will be better off on judgment day than you.
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Matthew 11:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:7 (NLT)
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Jesus said, "I will come and heal him."
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Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into.
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Matthew 24:43 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:19 (NLT)
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Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people.
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So they sealed the tomb and posted guards to protect it.
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Matthew 27:66 (NLT)
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Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
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Matthew 22:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:22 (NLT)
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Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home.
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Matthew 23:36 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, this judgment will fall on this very generation.
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Matthew 23:16 (NLT)
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"Blind guides! What sorrow awaits you! For you say that it means nothing to swear 'by God's Temple,' but that it is binding to swear 'by the gold in the Temple.'
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Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way!
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Matthew 11:26 (NLT)
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People didn't realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes.
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Matthew 24:39 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:24 (NLT)
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Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.
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God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
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Matthew 5:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:22 (NLT)
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They immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind.
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"And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine is stored in new wineskins so that both are preserved."
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Matthew 9:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:23 (NLT)
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After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
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Even the revolutionaries who were crucified with him ridiculed him in the same way.
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Matthew 27:44 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:4 (NLT)
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God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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Matthew 22:2 (NLT)
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"The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son.
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Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.
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Matthew 24:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:35 (NLT)
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So Jesus told all the people to sit down on the ground.
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Matthew 26:32 (NLT)
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But after I have been raised from the dead, I will go ahead of you to Galilee and meet you there."
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Matthew 5:5 (NLT)
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God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
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Matthew 23:20 (NLT)
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When you swear 'by the altar,' you are swearing by it and by everything on it.
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Matthew 11:6 (NLT)
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And tell him, 'God blesses those who do not turn away because of me. ' "
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God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
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Matthew 5:8 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy-- full of greed and self-indulgence!
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Matthew 23:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:15 (NLT)
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Now it was the governor's custom each year during the Passover celebration to release one prisoner to the crowd-- anyone they wanted.
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Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven."
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Matthew 9:2 (NLT)
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Suddenly, Jesus' words flashed through Peter's mind: "Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me." And he went away, weeping bitterly.
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Matthew 26:75 (NLT)
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And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."
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Matthew 1:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:7 (NLT)
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At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn't brought any bread.
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Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can."
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Matthew 19:12 (NLT)
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Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus,
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Matthew 10:3 (NLT)
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When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,
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Matthew 7:28 (NLT)
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Josiah was the father of Jehoiachin and his brothers (born at the time of the exile to Babylon).
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Matthew 1:11 (NLT)
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Azor was the father of Zadok. Zadok was the father of Akim. Akim was the father of Eliud.
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Matthew 1:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:31 (NLT)
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"But in saying that, you testify against yourselves that you are indeed the descendants of those who murdered the prophets.
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He went into the house of God, and they broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat.
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Matthew 12:4 (NLT)
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"It could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor."
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Matthew 26:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:19 (NLT)
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Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!"
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Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed him.
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Matthew 20:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:11 (NLT)
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When they received their pay, they protested to the owner,
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Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
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Matthew 14:14 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came over and said to him, "You were one of those with Jesus the Galilean."
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Matthew 26:69 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:16 (NLT)
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They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with him. "Teacher," they said, "we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartial and don't play favorites.
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"However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.
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Matthew 24:36 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:1 (NLT)
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Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town.
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Matthew 23:24 (NLT)
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Blind guides! You strain your water so you won't accidentally swallow a gnat, but you swallow a camel!
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"Don't take any money in your money belts-- no gold, silver, or even copper coins.
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Matthew 10:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:21 (NLT)
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But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word.
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So John was beheaded in the prison,
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Matthew 14:10 (NLT)
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But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word.
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Matthew 13:21 (NLT)
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For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
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Matthew 7:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:20 (NLT)
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Just then a woman who had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding came up behind him. She touched the fringe of his robe,
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Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
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Matthew 6:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:23 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
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"I'll tell you by what authority I do these things if you answer one question," Jesus replied.
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Matthew 21:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:19 (NLT)
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So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God's laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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"If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
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Matthew 18:15 (NLT)
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The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, "This man truly was the Son of God!"
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Matthew 27:54 (NLT)
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"Anyone who isn't with me opposes me, and anyone who isn't working with me is actually working against me.
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Matthew 12:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:21 (NLT)
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For there will be greater anguish than at any time since the world began. And it will never be so great again.
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This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,
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Matthew 21:4 (NLT)
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Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, 'Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!'
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Matthew 25:11 (NLT)
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This year there was a notorious prisoner, a man named Barabbas.
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Matthew 27:16 (NLT)
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"Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.
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Matthew 10:32 (NLT)
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"But the others replied, 'We don't have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.'
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Matthew 25:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:10 (NLT)
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The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. "Who is this?" they asked.
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Matthew 12:11 (NLT)
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And he answered, "If you had a sheep that fell into a well on the Sabbath, wouldn't you work to pull it out? Of course you would.
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Matthew 17:12 (NLT)
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But I tell you, Elijah has already come, but he wasn't recognized, and they chose to abuse him. And in the same way they will also make the Son of Man suffer."
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Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus.
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Matthew 15:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:6 (NLT)
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"Lord, my young servant lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pain."
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Matthew 15:6 (NLT)
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In this way, you say they don't need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition.
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Matthew 21:5 (NLT)
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"Tell the people of Israel, 'Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey-- riding on a donkey's colt.' "
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"Yes, he does," Peter replied. Then he went into the house.But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, "What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered? "
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Matthew 17:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:7 (NLT)
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But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.'
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Matthew 24:26 (NLT)
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"So if someone tells you, 'Look, the Messiah is out in the desert,' don't bother to go and look. Or, 'Look, he is hiding here,' don't believe it!
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"What sorrow awaits you, Korazin and Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in you had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have repented of their sins long ago, clothing themselves in burlap and throwing ashes on their heads to show their
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Matthew 11:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:21 (NLT)
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Then Jesus told them, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don't doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, 'May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and it will happen.
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Matthew 8:31 (NLT)
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So the demons begged, "If you cast us out, send us into that herd of pigs."
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If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will immediately let you take them."
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Matthew 21:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:15 (NLT)
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But when Jesus touched her hand, the fever left her. Then she got up and prepared a meal for him.
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Matthew 7:9 (NLT)
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"You parents-- if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead?
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Matthew 25:32 (NLT)
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All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
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Matthew 4:12 (NLT)
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When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he left Judea and returned to Galilee.
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Matthew 24:27 (NLT)
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For as the lightning flashes in the east and shines to the west, so it will be when the Son of Man comes.
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"You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible. "
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Matthew 17:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:36 (NLT)
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I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'
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Matthew 20:21 (NLT)
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"What is your request?" he asked.She replied, "In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left."
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throwing the wicked into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Matthew 13:50 (NLT)
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Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus.
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Matthew 17:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:21 (NLT)
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A little farther up the shore he saw two other brothers, James and John, sitting in a boat with their father, Zebedee, repairing their nets. And he called them to come, too.
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They all ate as much as they wanted. Afterward, the disciples picked up seven large baskets of leftover food.
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Matthew 15:37 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:12 (NLT)
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Then the disciples came to him and asked, "Do you realize you offended the Pharisees by what you just said?"
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Matthew 10:15 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be better off than such a town on the judgment day.
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Matthew 1:18 (NLT)
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This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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And you say that to swear 'by the altar' is not binding, but to swear 'by the gifts on the altar' is binding.
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Matthew 23:18 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.
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Matthew 14:24 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, this judgment will fall on this very generation.
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Matthew 23:36 (NLT)
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"So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.
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Matthew 25:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:7 (NLT)
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Then Herod called for a private meeting with the wise men, and he learned from them the time when the star first appeared.
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Matthew 22:15 (NLT)
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Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested.
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Matthew 27:27 (NLT)
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Some of the governor's soldiers took Jesus into their headquarters and called out the entire regiment.
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When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!
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Matthew 13:46 (NLT)
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If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine.
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Matthew 10:38 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:21 (NLT)
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And when you swear 'by the Temple,' you are swearing by it and by God, who lives in it.
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Matthew 8:23 (NLT)
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Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples.
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"That evening he told the foreman to call the workers in and pay them, beginning with the last workers first.
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Matthew 20:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:12 (NLT)
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Then at last they understood that he wasn't speaking about the yeast in bread, but about the deceptive teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
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Matthew 5:6 (NLT)
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God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
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Matthew 24:14 (NLT)
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And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.
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Matthew 6:22 (NLT)
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"Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light.
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When Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.
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Matthew 2:19 (NLT)
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And don't address anyone here on earth as 'Father,' for only God in heaven is your spiritual Father.
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Matthew 23:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:44 (NLT)
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"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.
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Matthew 26:50 (NLT)
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Jesus said, "My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for." Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him.
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A little farther up the shore he saw two other brothers, James and John, sitting in a boat with their father, Zebedee, repairing their nets. And he called them to come, too.
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Matthew 4:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:29 (NLT)
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They began screaming at him, "Why are you interfering with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torture us before God's appointed time?"
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About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?"
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Matthew 18:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:27 (NLT)
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Then Peter said to him, "We've given up everything to follow you. What will we get?"
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Matthew 18:24 (NLT)
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In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars.
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Matthew 26:40 (NLT)
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Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Couldn't you watch with me even one hour?
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So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.
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Matthew 10:31 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Every plant not planted by my heavenly Father will be uprooted,
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Matthew 15:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:32 (NLT)
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But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery.
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Matthew 13:11 (NLT)
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He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.
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Matthew 18:16 (NLT)
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But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses.
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Matthew 4:24 (NLT)
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News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon-possessed or epileptic or paralyzed-- he healed them all.
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Matthew 21:2 (NLT)
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"Go into the village over there," he said. "As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me.
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"Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
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Matthew 5:17 (NLT)
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Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: "Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason?"
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Matthew 19:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:35 (NLT)
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'I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.
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But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.
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Matthew 5:39 (NLT)
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But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
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Matthew 5:28 (NLT)
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A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit.
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Matthew 7:18 (NLT)
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"Lord, have mercy on my son. He has seizures and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.
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Matthew 17:15 (NLT)
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He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left.
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Matthew 25:33 (NLT)
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He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. Finally he will cause justice to be victorious.
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Matthew 12:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:8 (NLT)
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Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!
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Matthew 13:24 (NLT)
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Here is another story Jesus told: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field.
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Matthew 24:48 (NLT)
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But what if the servant is evil and thinks, 'My master won't be back for a while,'
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Matthew 27:21 (NLT)
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So the governor asked again, "Which of these two do you want me to release to you?" The crowd shouted back, "Barabbas!"
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For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."
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Matthew 11:30 (NLT)
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So Jesus cast out the demon, and then the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed. "Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel!" they exclaimed.
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Matthew 9:33 (NLT)
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But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.'
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Matthew 12:7 (NLT)
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Then Jesus came over and touched them. "Get up," he said. "Don't be afraid."
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Matthew 17:7 (NLT)
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When Jesus heard this, he said, "Healthy people don't need a doctor-- sick people do."
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Matthew 9:12 (NLT)
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Don't just say to each other, 'We're safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.' That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones.
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Matthew 3:9 (NLT)
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"Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.
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Matthew 7:15 (NLT)
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Someone told Jesus, "Your mother and your brothers are outside, and they want to speak to you."
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Matthew 12:47 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:17 (NLT)
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"Anything you eat passes through the stomach and then goes into the sewer.
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Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.
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Matthew 9:35 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:9 (NLT)
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"But the others replied, 'We don't have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.'
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Matthew 4:2 (NLT)
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For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry.
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Matthew 1:12 (NLT)
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After the Babylonian exile: Jehoiachin was the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel.
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Matthew 11:14 (NLT)
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And if you are willing to accept what I say, he is Elijah, the one the prophets said would come.
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Matthew 7:3 (NLT)
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"And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own?
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For it is not you who will be speaking-- it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
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Matthew 10:20 (NLT)
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The religious leaders replied, "He will put the wicked men to a horrible death and lease the vineyard to others who will give him his share of the crop after each harvest."
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Matthew 21:41 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:21 (NLT)
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"Caesar's," they replied."Well, then," he said, "give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God."
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Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone.
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Matthew 17:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:7 (NLT)
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They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi.'
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"If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?
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Matthew 18:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:10 (NLT)
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"Beware that you don't look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.
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Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables.
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Matthew 13:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:28 (NLT)
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For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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"Not everyone can accept this statement," Jesus said. "Only those whom God helps.
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Matthew 19:11 (NLT)
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Jesus said to them, "Haven't you read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
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Matthew 12:3 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, "Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened." And the young servant was healed that same hour.
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Matthew 8:13 (NLT)
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Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah (whose mother was Tamar). Perez was the father of Hezron. Hezron was the father of Ram.
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Matthew 1:3 (NLT)
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For who is powerful enough to enter the house of a strong man like Satan and plunder his goods? Only someone even stronger-- someone who could tie him up and then plunder his house.
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Matthew 12:29 (NLT)
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For instance, God says, 'Honor your father and mother,' and 'Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.'
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Matthew 15:4 (NLT)
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Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together."
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Matthew 19:6 (NLT)
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Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James and Joseph), and the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee.
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Matthew 27:56 (NLT)
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But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with such scum? "
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Matthew 9:11 (NLT)
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Give to those who ask, and don't turn away from those who want to borrow.
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Matthew 5:42 (NLT)
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But Jesus made no response to any of the charges, much to the governor's surprise.
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Matthew 27:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:13 (NLT)
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"Don't you hear all these charges they are bringing against you?" Pilate demanded.
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Matthew 10:20 (NLT)
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For it is not you who will be speaking-- it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
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Matthew 15:11 (NLT)
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It's not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth."
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Zerubbabel was the father of Abiud. Abiud was the father of Eliakim. Eliakim was the father of Azor.
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Matthew 1:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:16 (NLT)
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"Then those in Judea must flee to the hills.
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Matthew 19:24 (NLT)
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I'll say it again-- it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!"
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Matthew 26:26 (NLT)
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As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, "Take this and eat it, for this is my body."
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"The people of Nineveh will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for they repented of their sins at the preaching of Jonah. Now someone greater than Jonah is here-- but you refuse to repent.
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Matthew 12:41 (NLT)
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So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.
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Matthew 7:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:6 (NLT)
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The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground.
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Matthew 13:50 (NLT)
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throwing the wicked into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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And when you swear 'by heaven,' you are swearing by the throne of God and by God, who sits on the throne.
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Matthew 23:22 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you build tombs for the prophets your ancestors killed, and you decorate the monuments of the godly people your ancestors destroyed.
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Matthew 23:29 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:14 (NLT)
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Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests
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Matthew 7:18 (NLT)
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A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit.
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Matthew 10:41 (NLT)
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If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs.
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And many women who had come from Galilee with Jesus to care for him were watching from a distance.
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Matthew 27:55 (NLT)
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If any household or town refuses to welcome you or listen to your message, shake its dust from your feet as you leave.
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Matthew 10:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:49 (NLT)
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So Judas came straight to Jesus. "Greetings, Rabbi!" he exclaimed and gave him the kiss.
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"But the master replied, 'You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn't plant and gathered crops I didn't cultivate,
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Matthew 25:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:10 (NLT)
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When those hired first came to get their pay, they assumed they would receive more. But they, too, were paid a day's wage.
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Matthew 27:57 (NLT)
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As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus,
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But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. "Tell her to go away," they said. "She is bothering us with all her begging."
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Matthew 15:23 (NLT)
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"The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said, 'Master, you gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.'
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Matthew 25:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:6 (NLT)
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'And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.' "
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"Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition?" they demanded. "They ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat."
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Matthew 15:2 (NLT)
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So the demons begged, "If you cast us out, send us into that herd of pigs."
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Matthew 8:31 (NLT)
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"You have heard the law that says, 'Love your neighbor' and hate your enemy.
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Matthew 5:43 (NLT)
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A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.
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Matthew 12:35 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:30 (NLT)
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A vast crowd brought to him people who were lame, blind, crippled, those who couldn't speak, and many others. They laid them before Jesus, and he healed them all.
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But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you.
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Matthew 12:28 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:47 (NLT)
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Someone told Jesus, "Your mother and your brothers are outside, and they want to speak to you."
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Matthew 25:46 (NLT)
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"And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life."
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Matthew 25:20 (NLT)
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The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, 'Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.'
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From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed,
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Matthew 16:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:24 (NLT)
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"Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
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Matthew 27:50 (NLT)
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Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit.
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One day the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus, demanding that he show them a miraculous sign from heaven to prove his authority.
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Matthew 16:1 (NLT)
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"Well," they replied, "some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets."
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Matthew 16:14 (NLT)
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Then Jesus called his disciples and told them, "I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don't want to send them away hungry, or they will faint along the way."
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Matthew 15:32 (NLT)
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And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people.
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Matthew 24:11 (NLT)
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"That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-- whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
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Matthew 6:25 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,
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Matthew 23:1 (NLT)
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Then he added, "Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old."
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Matthew 13:52 (NLT)
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So if your eye-- even your good eye-- causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
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Matthew 5:29 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:34 (NLT)
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But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, 'By heaven!' because heaven is God's throne.
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Matthew 7:19 (NLT)
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So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire.
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Then Jesus told them, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don't doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, 'May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and it will happen.
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Matthew 21:21 (NLT)
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As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus,
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Matthew 27:57 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:14 (NLT)
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But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children."
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The soldiers gave him wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it.
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Matthew 27:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:1 (NLT)
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Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone.
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Matthew 27:18 (NLT)
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(He knew very well that the religious leaders had arrested Jesus out of envy.)
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Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.
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Matthew 3:8 (NLT)
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Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, "Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.
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Matthew 12:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:15 (NLT)
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So the guards accepted the bribe and said what they were told to say. Their story spread widely among the Jews, and they still tell it today.
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Matthew 16:8 (NLT)
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Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, "You have so little faith! Why are you arguing with each other about having no bread?
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Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Matthew 19:23 (NLT)
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"Blind guides! What sorrow awaits you! For you say that it means nothing to swear 'by God's Temple,' but that it is binding to swear 'by the gold in the Temple.'
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Matthew 23:16 (NLT)
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And he said, 'This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.'
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Matthew 19:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:50 (NLT)
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The master will return unannounced and unexpected,
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Matthew 8:21 (NLT)
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Another of his disciples said, "Lord, first let me return home and bury my father."
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Matthew 27:56 (NLT)
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Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James and Joseph), and the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee.
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Matthew 10:3 (NLT)
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Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus,
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Matthew 24:7 (NLT)
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Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world.
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This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, "He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases."
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Matthew 8:17 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be better off than such a town on the judgment day.
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Matthew 10:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:5 (NLT)
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Salmon was the father of Boaz (whose mother was Rahab). Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth). Obed was the father of Jesse.
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Matthew 2:13 (NLT)
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After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother," the angel said. "Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him."
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Matthew 21:43 (NLT)
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I tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation that will produce the proper fruit.
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"But when the tenant farmers saw his son coming, they said to one another, 'Here comes the heir to this estate. Come on, let's kill him and get the estate for ourselves!'
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Matthew 21:38 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:8 (NLT)
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Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
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Matthew 15:14 (NLT)
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so ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and if one blind person guides another, they will both fall into a ditch."
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Matthew 25:7 (NLT)
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"All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps.
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When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples,
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Matthew 26:1 (NLT)
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"Lord, my young servant lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pain."
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Matthew 8:6 (NLT)
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But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to watch him baptize, he denounced them. "You brood of snakes!" he exclaimed. "Who warned you to flee God's coming wrath?
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Matthew 3:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:39 (NLT)
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If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.
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"Don't you understand yet?" Jesus asked.
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Matthew 15:16 (NLT)
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The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God's word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!"
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Matthew 13:23 (NLT)
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who declared, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the Temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'"
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Matthew 26:61 (NLT)
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But the guests he had invited ignored them and went their own way, one to his farm, another to his business.
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Matthew 22:5 (NLT)
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When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, "What do you want me to do for you?"
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Matthew 20:32 (NLT)
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When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified.
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Matthew 27:31 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:32 (NLT)
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When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.
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" 'No,' he replied, 'you'll uproot the wheat if you do.
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Matthew 13:29 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:12 (NLT)
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'Those people worked only one hour, and yet you've paid them just as much as you paid us who worked all day in the scorching heat.'
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Matthew 28:8 (NLT)
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The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel's message.
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Matthew 1:9 (NLT)
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Uzziah was the father of Jotham. Jotham was the father of Ahaz. Ahaz was the father of Hezekiah.
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Jesus said, "I will come and heal him."
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Matthew 8:7 (NLT)
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" 'An enemy has done this!' the farmer exclaimed." 'Should we pull out the weeds?' they asked.
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Matthew 13:28 (NLT)
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When the crowds heard him, they were astounded at his teaching.
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Matthew 22:33 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God's law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.
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Matthew 5:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:51 (NLT)
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and he will cut the servant to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
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Matthew 16:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:42 (NLT)
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"So you, too, must keep watch! For you don't know what day your Lord is coming.
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Matthew 15:10 (NLT)
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Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. "Listen," he said, "and try to understand.
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Matthew 12:36 (NLT)
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And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.
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On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, "Doesn't your teacher pay the Temple tax?"
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Matthew 17:24 (NLT)
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Last of all, the woman also died.
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Matthew 22:27 (NLT)
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Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign, but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah. " Then Jesus left them and went away.
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Matthew 16:4 (NLT)
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Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
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Matthew 21:8 (NLT)
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When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he left Judea and returned to Galilee.
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Matthew 4:12 (NLT)
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But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face.
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Matthew 6:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:5 (NLT)
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But even as he spoke, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him."
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But the officer said, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.
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Matthew 8:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:36 (NLT)
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Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, thanked God for them, and broke them into pieces. He gave them to the disciples, who distributed the food to the crowd.
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Matthew 9:8 (NLT)
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Fear swept through the crowd as they saw this happen. And they praised God for sending a man with such great authority.
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Matthew 7:26 (NLT)
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But anyone who hears my teaching and ignores it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.
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And a voice from heaven said, "This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy."
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Matthew 3:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:19 (NLT)
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When Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.
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Matthew 9:22 (NLT)
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Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment.
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These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.
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Matthew 6:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:30 (NLT)
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Let both grow together until the harvest. Then I will tell the harvesters to sort out the weeds, tie them into bundles, and burn them, and to put the wheat in the barn.'"
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Matthew 27:6 (NLT)
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The leading priests picked up the coins. "It wouldn't be right to put this money in the Temple treasury," they said, "since it was payment for murder."
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Matthew 6:23 (NLT)
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But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is!
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Matthew 16:15 (NLT)
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Then he asked them, "But who do you say I am?"
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Matthew 11:7 (NLT)
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As John's disciples were leaving, Jesus began talking about him to the crowds. "What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind?
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This fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet: "I will speak to you in parables. I will explain things hidden since the creation of the world. "
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Matthew 13:35 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:16 (NLT)
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"And when you fast, don't make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.
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Matthew 26:17 (NLT)
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On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?"
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Matthew 18:1 (NLT)
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About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?"
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Matthew 21:34 (NLT)
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At the time of the grape harvest, he sent his servants to collect his share of the crop.
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Matthew 17:10 (NLT)
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Then his disciples asked him, "Why do the teachers of religious law insist that Elijah must return before the Messiah comes? "
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Matthew 6:15 (NLT)
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But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.
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Matthew 25:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:31 (NLT)
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And he will send out his angels with the mighty blast of a trumpet, and they will gather his chosen ones from all over the world-- from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.
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When those hired at five o'clock were paid, each received a full day's wage.
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Matthew 20:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:68 (NLT)
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jeering, "Prophesy to us, you Messiah! Who hit you that time?"
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Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat beside the lake.
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Matthew 13:1 (NLT)
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"In Bethlehem in Judea," they said, "for this is what the prophet wrote:
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Matthew 2:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:44 (NLT)
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Even the revolutionaries who were crucified with him ridiculed him in the same way.
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Matthew 6:13 (NLT)
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And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.
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Matthew 24:22 (NLT)
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In fact, unless that time of calamity is shortened, not a single person will survive. But it will be shortened for the sake of God's chosen ones.
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Now Jesus was standing before Pilate, the Roman governor. "Are you the king of the Jews?" the governor asked him.Jesus replied, "You have said it."
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Matthew 27:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:18 (NLT)
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And you say that to swear 'by the altar' is not binding, but to swear 'by the gifts on the altar' is binding.
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His reply amazed them, and they went away.
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Matthew 22:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:1 (NLT)
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At about that time Jesus was walking through some grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, so they began breaking off some heads of grain and eating them.
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And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues.
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Matthew 23:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:46 (NLT)
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If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.
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When Jesus had finished telling these stories and illustrations, he left that part of the country.
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Matthew 13:53 (NLT)
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Then they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked, flogged with a whip, and crucified. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead."
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Matthew 20:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:4 (NLT)
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John had been telling Herod, "It is against God's law for you to marry her."
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Matthew 10:22 (NLT)
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And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.
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Matthew 27:22 (NLT)
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Pilate responded, "Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?" They shouted back, "Crucify him!"
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Matthew 13:4 (NLT)
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As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them.
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Fear swept through the crowd as they saw this happen. And they praised God for sending a man with such great authority.
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Matthew 9:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:4 (NLT)
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So he hired them, telling them he would pay them whatever was right at the end of the day.
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Matthew 13:6 (NLT)
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But the plants soon wilted under the hot sun, and since they didn't have deep roots, they died.
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and tombs opened. The bodies of many godly men and women who had died were raised from the dead.
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Matthew 27:52 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:8 (NLT)
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Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.
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Matthew 27:46 (NLT)
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At about three o'clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which means "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?"
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Matthew 5:48 (NLT)
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But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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Blind guides! You strain your water so you won't accidentally swallow a gnat, but you swallow a camel!
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Matthew 23:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:21 (NLT)
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Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?"
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When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!"
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Matthew 14:26 (NLT)
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And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world-- from east and west-- and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Matthew 8:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:17 (NLT)
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As the crowds gathered before Pilate's house that morning, he asked them, "Which one do you want me to release to you-- Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?"
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When the leading priests and Pharisees heard this parable, they realized he was telling the story against them-- they were the wicked farmers.
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Matthew 21:45 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:11 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Elijah is indeed coming first to get everything ready for the Messiah.
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If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs.
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Matthew 10:41 (NLT)
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"He saved others," they scoffed, "but he can't save himself! So he is the King of Israel, is he? Let him come down from the cross right now, and we will believe in him!
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Matthew 27:42 (NLT)
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This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that says, 'When you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do, you will not comprehend.
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Matthew 13:14 (NLT)
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People from Jerusalem and from all of Judea and all over the Jordan Valley went out to see and hear John.
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Matthew 3:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:27 (NLT)
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why didn't you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.'
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Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
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Give us today the food we need,
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Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).
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Matthew 10:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:3 (NLT)
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"Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?"
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Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.
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Matthew 10:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:20 (NLT)
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Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
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Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples.
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Matthew 8:23 (NLT)
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Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
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Matthew 25:2 (NLT)
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If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing.
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Matthew 10:13 (NLT)
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"I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.
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Matthew 18:19 (NLT)
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Then he pointed to his disciples and said, "Look, these are my mother and brothers.
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Matthew 12:49 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:3 (NLT)
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King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard this, as was everyone in Jerusalem.
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For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.
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Matthew 7:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:7 (NLT)
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But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to watch him baptize, he denounced them. "You brood of snakes!" he exclaimed. "Who warned you to flee God's coming wrath?
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Matthew 25:1 (NLT)
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"The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
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Then the disciples realized he was talking about John the Baptist.
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Matthew 17:13 (NLT)
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But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses.
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Matthew 18:16 (NLT)
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"When the owner of the vineyard returns," Jesus asked, "what do you think he will do to those farmers?"
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Matthew 21:40 (NLT)
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But when you give to someone in need, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.
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Matthew 6:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:1 (NLT)
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As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead.
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Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye.
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Matthew 7:5 (NLT)
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'And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.' "
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Matthew 2:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:2 (NLT)
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John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus,
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So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don't follow their example. For they don't practice what they teach.
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Matthew 23:3 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you cross land and sea to make one convert, and then you turn that person into twice the child of hell you yourselves are!
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Matthew 23:15 (NLT)
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In the morning, as Jesus was returning to Jerusalem, he was hungry,
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Matthew 21:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:33 (NLT)
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And they went out to a place called Golgotha (which means "Place of the Skull").
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Matthew 12:5 (NLT)
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And haven't you read in the law of Moses that the priests on duty in the Temple may work on the Sabbath?
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"Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies without children, his brother should marry the widow and have a child who will carry on the brother's name.'
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Matthew 22:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:25 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy-- full of greed and self-indulgence!
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So the guards accepted the bribe and said what they were told to say. Their story spread widely among the Jews, and they still tell it today.
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Matthew 28:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:9 (NLT)
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And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him.
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And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it.
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Matthew 11:12 (NLT)
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And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.
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Matthew 10:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:19 (NLT)
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He will not fight or shout or raise his voice in public.
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Matthew 22:25 (NLT)
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Well, suppose there were seven brothers. The oldest one married and then died without children, so his brother married the widow.
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And if that happens, you surely won't be free again until you have paid the last penny.
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Matthew 5:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:20 (NLT)
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"I've obeyed all these commandments," the young man replied. "What else must I do?"
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Matthew 27:9 (NLT)
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This fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah that says, "They took the thirty pieces of silver-- the price at which he was valued by the people of Israel,
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Matthew 21:4 (NLT)
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This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,
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Matthew 27:29 (NLT)
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They wove thorn branches into a crown and put it on his head, and they placed a reed stick in his right hand as a scepter. Then they knelt before him in mockery and taunted, "Hail! King of the Jews!"
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Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
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Matthew 15:21 (NLT)
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"Finally, the owner sent his son, thinking, 'Surely they will respect my son.'
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Matthew 21:37 (NLT)
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Then it says, 'I will return to the person I came from.' So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order.
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Matthew 12:44 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:31 (NLT)
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"But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne.
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But that night as the workers slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat, then slipped away.
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Matthew 13:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:11 (NLT)
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Now Jesus was standing before Pilate, the Roman governor. "Are you the king of the Jews?" the governor asked him.Jesus replied, "You have said it."
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Matthew 24:37 (NLT)
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"When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah's day.
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Matthew 1:17 (NLT)
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All those listed above include fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah.
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So the servants brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike, and the banquet hall was filled with guests.
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Matthew 22:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:34 (NLT)
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Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed him.
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"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls.
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Matthew 13:45 (NLT)
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"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.
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Matthew 25:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:3 (NLT)
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"At nine o'clock in the morning he was passing through the marketplace and saw some people standing around doing nothing.
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The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil.
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Matthew 13:41 (NLT)
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For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry.
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Matthew 4:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:6 (NLT)
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And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues.
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You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it."
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Matthew 21:22 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended.
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Matthew 19:8 (NLT)
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"So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.
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Matthew 6:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:8 (NLT)
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But the officer said, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.
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On judgment day many will say to me, 'Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.'
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Matthew 7:22 (NLT)
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"God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.
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Matthew 5:11 (NLT)
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And all the people yelled back, "We will take responsibility for his death-- we and our children!"
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Matthew 27:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:51 (NLT)
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Do you understand all these things?" "Yes," they said, "we do."
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And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.
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Matthew 10:22 (NLT)
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Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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Matthew 11:29 (NLT)
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But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, "Lord, help me!"
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Matthew 15:25 (NLT)
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See, I have warned you about this ahead of time.
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Matthew 24:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:37 (NLT)
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Just say a simple, 'Yes, I will,' or 'No, I won't.' Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
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"Which of the two obeyed his father?" They replied, "The first." Then Jesus explained his meaning: "I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.
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Matthew 21:31 (NLT)
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"A cry was heard in Ramah-- weeping and great mourning. Rachel weeps for her children, refusing to be comforted, for they are dead."
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Matthew 2:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:75 (NLT)
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Suddenly, Jesus' words flashed through Peter's mind: "Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me." And he went away, weeping bitterly.
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Matthew 12:22 (NLT)
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Then a demon-possessed man, who was blind and couldn't speak, was brought to Jesus. He healed the man so that he could both speak and see.
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Matthew 26:13 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman's deed will be remembered and discussed."
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and he will cut the servant to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Matthew 24:51 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:18 (NLT)
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Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means 'rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
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Matthew 11:12 (NLT)
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And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it.
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Matthew 28:2 (NLT)
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Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it.
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Matthew 19:9 (NLT)
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And I tell you this, whoever divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery-- unless his wife has been unfaithful. "
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Then Jesus said to him, "Don't tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cl
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Matthew 8:4 (NLT)
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Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!"
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Matthew 26:41 (NLT)
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Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it.
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Matthew 28:2 (NLT)
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Then they sat around and kept guard as he hung there.
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Matthew 27:36 (NLT)
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For I was hungry, and you didn't feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn't give me a drink.
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Matthew 25:42 (NLT)
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Some of the governor's soldiers took Jesus into their headquarters and called out the entire regiment.
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Matthew 27:27 (NLT)
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"Immediately after the anguish of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will give no light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
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Matthew 24:29 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:9 (NLT)
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God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
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Matthew 18:28 (NLT)
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"But when the man left the king, he went to a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. He grabbed him by the throat and demanded instant payment.
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"At nine o'clock in the morning he was passing through the marketplace and saw some people standing around doing nothing.
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Matthew 20:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:27 (NLT)
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"My Father has entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
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Matthew 24:24 (NLT)
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For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God's chosen ones.
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Inside, the leading priests and the entire high council were trying to find witnesses who would lie about Jesus, so they could put him to death.
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Matthew 26:59 (NLT)
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You blind Pharisee! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become clean, too.
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Matthew 23:26 (NLT)
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If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
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Matthew 5:47 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:8 (NLT)
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"Don't let anyone call you 'Rabbi,' for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters.
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Matthew 4:14 (NLT)
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This fulfilled what God said through the prophet Isaiah:
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Matthew 19:6 (NLT)
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Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together."
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Matthew 9:10 (NLT)
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Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners.
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Matthew 14:24 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.
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But Jesus replied, "Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign; but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah.
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Matthew 12:39 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:6 (NLT)
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Jesse was the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon (whose mother was Bathsheba, the widow of Uriah).
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Then the father told the other son, 'You go,' and he said, 'Yes, sir, I will.' But he didn't go.
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Matthew 21:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:16 (NLT)
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That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. He cast out the evil spirits with a simple command, and he healed all the sick.
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"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.
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Matthew 25:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:23 (NLT)
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He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead." And the disciples were filled with grief.
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"Put away your sword," Jesus told him. "Those who use the sword will die by the sword.
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Matthew 26:52 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:54 (NLT)
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The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, "This man truly was the Son of God!"
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Matthew 24:33 (NLT)
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In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.
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Matthew 13:34 (NLT)
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Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables.
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As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead.
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Matthew 21:1 (NLT)
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This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham:
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Matthew 1:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:18 (NLT)
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As Jesus was saying this, the leader of a synagogue came and knelt before him. "My daughter has just died," he said, "but you can bring her back to life again if you just come and lay your hand on her."
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Matthew 5:13 (NLT)
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"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
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This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him:
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Matthew 12:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:42 (NLT)
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Give to those who ask, and don't turn away from those who want to borrow.
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"And when you fast, don't make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.
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Matthew 6:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:2 (NLT)
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"The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses.
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King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard this, as was everyone in Jerusalem.
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Matthew 2:3 (NLT)
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red sky in the morning means foul weather all day.' You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don't know how to interpret the signs of the times!
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Matthew 16:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:24 (NLT)
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But when the Pharisees heard about the miracle, they said, "No wonder he can cast out demons. He gets his power from Satan, the prince of demons."
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but he warned them not to reveal who he was.
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Matthew 12:16 (NLT)
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But the Pharisees said, "He can cast out demons because he is empowered by the prince of demons."
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Matthew 9:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:1 (NLT)
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When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, heard about Jesus,
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Matthew 17:18 (NLT)
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Then Jesus rebuked the demon in the boy, and it left him. From that moment the boy was well.
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Matthew 25:6 (NLT)
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"At midnight they were roused by the shout, 'Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!'
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Matthew 10:7 (NLT)
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Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.
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"Then why did Moses say in the law that a man could give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away?" they asked.
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Matthew 19:7 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "You faithless and corrupt people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me."
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Matthew 17:17 (NLT)
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And the crowds replied, "It's Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
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Matthew 21:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:29 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Your mistake is that you don't know the Scriptures, and you don't know the power of God.
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Matthew 17:21 (NLT)
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...
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Matthew 2:12 (NLT)
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When it was time to leave, they returned to their own country by another route, for God had warned them in a dream not to return to Herod.
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Matthew 1:22 (NLT)
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All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord's message through his prophet:
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"In the land of Zebulun and of Naphtali, beside the sea, beyond the Jordan River, in Galilee where so many Gentiles live,
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Matthew 4:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:2 (NLT)
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Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.
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Matthew 15:27 (NLT)
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She replied, "That's true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their master's table."
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"You have heard the law that says, 'A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a written notice of divorce.'
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Matthew 5:31 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:3 (NLT)
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Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, "Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world? "
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...
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Matthew 18:11 (NLT)
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Then Jesus went with them to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, "Sit here while I go over there to pray."
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Matthew 26:36 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:26 (NLT)
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When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!"
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So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire.
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Matthew 7:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:10 (NLT)
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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, "I tell you the truth, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel!
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Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.' "
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Matthew 19:19 (NLT)
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But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.
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Matthew 1:25 (NLT)
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Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, "You have so little faith! Why are you arguing with each other about having no bread?
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Matthew 16:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:10 (NLT)
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where he noticed a man with a deformed hand. The Pharisees asked Jesus, "Does the law permit a person to work by healing on the Sabbath?" (They were hoping he would say yes, so they could bring charges against him.)
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And even as Jesus said this, Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent by the leading priests and elders of the people.
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Matthew 26:47 (NLT)
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A large crowd soon gathered around him, so he got into a boat. Then he sat there and taught as the people stood on the shore.
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Matthew 13:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:34 (NLT)
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Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt.
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"But in saying that, you testify against yourselves that you are indeed the descendants of those who murdered the prophets.
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Matthew 23:31 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:28 (NLT)
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"Then he ordered, 'Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver.
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If the governor hears about it, we'll stand up for you so you won't get in trouble."
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Matthew 28:14 (NLT)
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and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk?
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Matthew 24:49 (NLT)
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At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o'clock.
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Matthew 27:45 (NLT)
|
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Then Jesus said to the crowd, "Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me? Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there teaching every day.
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Matthew 26:55 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Your mistake is that you don't know the Scriptures, and you don't know the power of God.
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Matthew 22:29 (NLT)
|
|
At that same time the leading priests and elders were meeting at the residence of Caiaphas, the high priest,
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Matthew 26:3 (NLT)
|
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Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit.
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Matthew 27:50 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:25 (NLT)
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The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!"
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"But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn't wearing the proper clothes for a wedding.
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Matthew 22:11 (NLT)
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When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash."
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Matthew 7:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:35 (NLT)
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Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
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Matthew 7:25 (NLT)
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Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock.
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Pilate replied, "Take guards and secure it the best you can."
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Matthew 27:65 (NLT)
|
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The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!"
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Matthew 8:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:25 (NLT)
|
"Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?" They talked it over among themselves. "If we say it was from heaven, he will ask us why we didn't believe John.
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Matthew 18:31 (NLT)
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"When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.
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"His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. 'Be patient with me, and I will pay it,' he pleaded.
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Matthew 18:29 (NLT)
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But Peter denied it in front of everyone. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said.
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Matthew 26:70 (NLT)
|
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Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, "Blasphemy! Why do we need other witnesses? You have all heard his blasphemy.
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Matthew 26:65 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:41 (NLT)
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"Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, 'Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.
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"And you people of Capernaum, will you be honored in heaven? No, you will go down to the place of the dead. For if the miracles I did for you had been done in wicked Sodom, it would still be here today.
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Matthew 11:23 (NLT)
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The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more.
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Matthew 25:17 (NLT)
|
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Then he came to the disciples and said, "Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But look-- the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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Matthew 26:45 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:39 (NLT)
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So they grabbed him, dragged him out of the vineyard, and murdered him.
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Matthew 1:11 (NLT)
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Josiah was the father of Jehoiachin and his brothers (born at the time of the exile to Babylon).
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Matthew 21:11 (NLT)
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And the crowds replied, "It's Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
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Matthew 14:7 (NLT)
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so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted.
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Matthew 8:27 (NLT)
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The disciples were amazed. "Who is this man?" they asked. "Even the winds and waves obey him!"
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That is why the field is still called the Field of Blood.
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Matthew 27:8 (NLT)
|
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"For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
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Matthew 20:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:12 (NLT)
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A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe.
|
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Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy.
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Matthew 26:6 (NLT)
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You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me.
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Matthew 10:18 (NLT)
|
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Jesus told them, "Don't let anyone mislead you,
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Matthew 24:4 (NLT)
|
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Matthew 26:11 (NLT)
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You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.
|
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"The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses.
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Matthew 23:2 (NLT)
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So the family went and lived in a town called Nazareth. This fulfilled what the prophets had said: "He will be called a Nazarene."
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Matthew 2:23 (NLT)
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Both Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting across from the tomb and watching.
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Matthew 27:61 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:60 (NLT)
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But even though they found many who agreed to give false witness, they could not use anyone's testimony. Finally, two men came forward
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He is ready to separate the chaff from the wheat with his winnowing fork. Then he will clean up the threshing area, gathering the wheat into his barn but burning the chaff with never-ending fire."
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Matthew 3:12 (NLT)
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"When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none.
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Matthew 12:43 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:30 (NLT)
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And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
|
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Matthew 3:9 (NLT)
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Don't just say to each other, 'We're safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.' That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones.
|
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Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Couldn't you watch with me even one hour?
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Matthew 26:40 (NLT)
|
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Matthew 22:27 (NLT)
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Last of all, the woman also died.
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Matthew 2:22 (NLT)
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But when he learned that the new ruler of Judea was Herod's son Archelaus, he was afraid to go there. Then, after being warned in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee.
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|
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.
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Matthew 1:24 (NLT)
|
|
When Jesus returned to the Temple and began teaching, the leading priests and elders came up to him. They demanded, "By what authority are you doing all these things? Who gave you the right?"
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Matthew 21:23 (NLT)
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How blind! For which is more important-- the gift on the altar or the altar that makes the gift sacred?
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Matthew 23:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:4 (NLT)
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Jesus told them, "Don't let anyone mislead you,
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Matthew 2:18 (NLT)
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"A cry was heard in Ramah-- weeping and great mourning. Rachel weeps for her children, refusing to be comforted, for they are dead."
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Matthew 16:14 (NLT)
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"Well," they replied, "some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets."
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"So you, too, must keep watch! For you don't know what day your Lord is coming.
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Matthew 24:42 (NLT)
|
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But the plants soon wilted under the hot sun, and since they didn't have deep roots, they died.
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Matthew 13:6 (NLT)
|
|
Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, "Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world? "
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Matthew 24:3 (NLT)
|
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Then the people who had arrested Jesus led him to the home of Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of religious law and the elders had gathered.
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Matthew 26:57 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:21 (NLT)
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So Joseph got up and returned to the land of Israel with Jesus and his mother.
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Your enemies will be right in your own household!'
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Matthew 10:36 (NLT)
|
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Peter swore, "A curse on me if I'm lying-- I don't know the man!" And immediately the rooster crowed.
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Matthew 26:74 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:11 (NLT)
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But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with such scum? "
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Matthew 7:5 (NLT)
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Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye.
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Matthew 21:28 (NLT)
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"But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.'
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Matthew 10:8 (NLT)
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Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!
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And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath."
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Matthew 12:12 (NLT)
|
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So Jesus and his disciples got up and went with him.
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Matthew 9:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:14 (NLT)
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When Jesus arrived at Peter's house, Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever.
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And if Satan is casting out Satan, he is divided and fighting against himself. His own kingdom will not survive.
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Matthew 12:26 (NLT)
|
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After they gathered again in Galilee, Jesus told them, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies.
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Matthew 17:22 (NLT)
|
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"Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?" They talked it over among themselves. "If we say it was from heaven, he will ask us why we didn't believe John.
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Matthew 21:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:32 (NLT)
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It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches."
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and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver.
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Matthew 26:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:8 (NLT)
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'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.
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Matthew 12:31 (NLT)
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"Every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven-- except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven.
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"Then if anyone tells you, 'Look, here is the Messiah,' or 'There he is,' don't believe it.
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Matthew 24:23 (NLT)
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Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Matthew 18:3 (NLT)
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God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
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Matthew 5:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:17 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "You faithless and corrupt people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me."
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When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with him,
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Matthew 8:5 (NLT)
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When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
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Matthew 25:5 (NLT)
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Judas, the one who would betray him, also asked, "Rabbi, am I the one?" And Jesus told him, "You have said it."
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Matthew 26:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:22 (NLT)
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On judgment day many will say to me, 'Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.'
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Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out all the people buying and selling animals for sacrifice. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves.
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Matthew 21:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:2 (NLT)
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Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
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Matthew 16:3 (NLT)
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red sky in the morning means foul weather all day.' You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don't know how to interpret the signs of the times!
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Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt.
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Matthew 18:27 (NLT)
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"So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?'
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Matthew 6:31 (NLT)
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What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear!
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Matthew 10:27 (NLT)
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But what if the servant is evil and thinks, 'My master won't be back for a while,'
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Matthew 24:48 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:50 (NLT)
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Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!"
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You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.
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Matthew 26:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:44 (NLT)
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Then it says, 'I will return to the person I came from.' So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order.
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If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.
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Matthew 5:46 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:21 (NLT)
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"Not everyone who calls out to me, 'Lord! Lord!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
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Matthew 19:12 (NLT)
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Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can."
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Matthew 24:47 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
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If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.
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Matthew 5:41 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:24 (NLT)
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When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.
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Matthew 5:2 (NLT)
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and he began to teach them.
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Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.
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Matthew 28:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:17 (NLT)
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Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
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The disciples were amazed when they saw this and asked, "How did the fig tree wither so quickly?"
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Matthew 21:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:10 (NLT)
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and purchased the potter's field, as the LORD directed. "
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Matthew 13:47 (NLT)
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"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind.
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"Beware that you don't look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.
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Matthew 18:10 (NLT)
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He called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers of religious law and asked, "Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?"
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Matthew 2:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:1 (NLT)
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"Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.
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Matthew 15:19 (NLT)
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For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander.
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"They replied, 'Because no one hired us.'"The landowner told them, 'Then go out and join the others in my vineyard.'
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Matthew 20:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:37 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "The Son of Man is the farmer who plants the good seed.
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Matthew 21:3 (NLT)
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If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will immediately let you take them."
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What is your verdict?" "Guilty!" they shouted. "He deserves to die!"
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Matthew 26:66 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:8 (NLT)
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For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
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When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
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Matthew 9:36 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:15 (NLT)
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"If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
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Matthew 5:7 (NLT)
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God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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But when he learned that the new ruler of Judea was Herod's son Archelaus, he was afraid to go there. Then, after being warned in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee.
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Matthew 2:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
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Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
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Matthew 1:3 (NLT)
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Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah (whose mother was Tamar). Perez was the father of Hezron. Hezron was the father of Ram.
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Matthew 24:43 (NLT)
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Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into.
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When the net was full, they dragged it up onto the shore, sat down, and sorted the good fish into crates, but threw the bad ones away.
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Matthew 13:48 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:15 (NLT)
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But Jesus said, "It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires. " So John agreed to baptize him.
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And if your hand-- even your stronger hand-- causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
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Matthew 5:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:26 (NLT)
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"But don't be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.
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But even as he spoke, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him."
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Matthew 17:5 (NLT)
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Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers.
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Matthew 1:2 (NLT)
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When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?'
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Matthew 25:39 (NLT)
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Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
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Matthew 28:16 (NLT)
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and said, "If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, 'He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won't even hurt your foot on a stone.' "
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Matthew 4:6 (NLT)
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For before John came, all the prophets and the law of Moses looked forward to this present time.
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Matthew 11:13 (NLT)
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But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.
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Matthew 24:8 (NLT)
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Take your money and go. I wanted to pay this last worker the same as you.
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Matthew 20:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:21 (NLT)
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Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
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But Jesus, aware of this, replied, "Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me?
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Matthew 26:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:14 (NLT)
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"For many are called, but few are chosen."
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Matthew 6:2 (NLT)
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When you give to someone in need, don't do as the hypocrites do-- blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.
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He will not fight or shout or raise his voice in public.
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Matthew 12:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:22 (NLT)
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But when the young man heard this, he went away very sad, for he had many possessions.
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"I will give it all to you," he said, "if you will kneel down and worship me."
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Matthew 4:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:16 (NLT)
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This year there was a notorious prisoner, a man named Barabbas.
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Matthew 22:10 (NLT)
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So the servants brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike, and the banquet hall was filled with guests.
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So they finally replied, "We don't know." And Jesus responded, "Then I won't tell you by what authority I do these things.
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Matthew 21:27 (NLT)
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One day some teachers of religious law and Pharisees came to Jesus and said, "Teacher, we want you to show us a miraculous sign to prove your authority."
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Matthew 12:38 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:35 (NLT)
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And do not say, 'By the earth!' because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, 'By Jerusalem!' for Jerusalem is the city of the great King.
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Matthew 8:1 (NLT)
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Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside.
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Matthew 12:25 (NLT)
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Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, "Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.
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But when the Pharisees heard about the miracle, they said, "No wonder he can cast out demons. He gets his power from Satan, the prince of demons."
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Matthew 12:24 (NLT)
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Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants.
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Matthew 13:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:28 (NLT)
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" 'An enemy has done this!' the farmer exclaimed." 'Should we pull out the weeds?' they asked.
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Matthew 15:22 (NLT)
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A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely."
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Matthew 5:29 (NLT)
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So if your eye-- even your good eye-- causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
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Matthew 13:5 (NLT)
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Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow.
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Matthew 23:5 (NLT)
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"Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels.
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Matthew 3:3 (NLT)
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The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, "He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the LORD's coming! Clear the road for him!' "
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and his head was brought on a tray and given to the girl, who took it to her mother.
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Matthew 14:11 (NLT)
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That night Joseph left for Egypt with the child and Mary, his mother,
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Matthew 2:14 (NLT)
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And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, "Each of you drink from it,
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Matthew 26:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:20 (NLT)
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"But I warn you-- unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
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As the crowds gathered before Pilate's house that morning, he asked them, "Which one do you want me to release to you-- Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?"
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Matthew 27:17 (NLT)
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Jesus also used this illustration: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough."
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Matthew 13:33 (NLT)
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Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?"
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Matthew 18:21 (NLT)
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The five who were foolish didn't take enough olive oil for their lamps,
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Matthew 25:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:25 (NLT)
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I was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.'
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Matthew 21:14 (NLT)
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The blind and the lame came to him in the Temple, and he healed them.
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Matthew 25:19 (NLT)
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"After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money.
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Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. "I don't even know the man," he said.
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Matthew 26:72 (NLT)
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They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with him. "Teacher," they said, "we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartial and don't play favorites.
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Matthew 22:16 (NLT)
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Then a demon-possessed man, who was blind and couldn't speak, was brought to Jesus. He healed the man so that he could both speak and see.
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Matthew 12:22 (NLT)
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Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow.
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Matthew 13:5 (NLT)
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"Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?"
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Matthew 22:36 (NLT)
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Anyone who stumbles over that stone will be broken to pieces, and it will crush anyone it falls on. "
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Matthew 21:44 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:9 (NLT)
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Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.'
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But Jesus told him, "Follow me now. Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead. "
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Matthew 8:22 (NLT)
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The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, 'Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.'
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Matthew 25:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:14 (NLT)
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Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
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Matthew 22:38 (NLT)
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This is the first and greatest commandment.
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Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible."
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Matthew 19:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:22 (NLT)
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The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
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May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
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Matthew 6:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:28 (NLT)
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When Jesus arrived on the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gadarenes, two men who were possessed by demons met him. They lived in a cemetery and were so violent that no one could go through that area.
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Matthew 17:9 (NLT)
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As they went back down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Don't tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
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In fact, unless that time of calamity is shortened, not a single person will survive. But it will be shortened for the sake of God's chosen ones.
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Matthew 24:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:28 (NLT)
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"Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Matthew 14:28 (NLT)
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Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water."
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Matthew 23:11 (NLT)
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The greatest among you must be a servant.
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for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many.
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Matthew 26:28 (NLT)
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And his name will be the hope of all the world."
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Matthew 12:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:4 (NLT)
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He went into the house of God, and they broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat.
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In the same way, it is not my heavenly Father's will that even one of these little ones should perish.
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Matthew 18:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:27 (NLT)
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And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, "Each of you drink from it,
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Matthew 24:12 (NLT)
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Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.
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"But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!" they answered.
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Matthew 14:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:33 (NLT)
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The disciples replied, "Where would we get enough food here in the wilderness for such a huge crowd?"
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Matthew 13:14 (NLT)
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This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that says, 'When you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do, you will not comprehend.
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Matthew 10:34 (NLT)
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"Don't imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
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Then Herod called for a private meeting with the wise men, and he learned from them the time when the star first appeared.
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Matthew 2:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:55 (NLT)
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Then they scoffed, "He's just the carpenter's son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers-- James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas.
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Matthew 25:40 (NLT)
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"And the King will say, 'I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!'
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Matthew 26:52 (NLT)
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"Put away your sword," Jesus told him. "Those who use the sword will die by the sword.
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Matthew 25:37 (NLT)
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"Then these righteous ones will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink?
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Large crowds followed him wherever he went-- people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River.
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Matthew 4:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:31 (NLT)
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"You have heard the law that says, 'A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a written notice of divorce.'
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This is the first and greatest commandment.
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Matthew 22:38 (NLT)
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And do not say, 'By the earth!' because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, 'By Jerusalem!' for Jerusalem is the city of the great King.
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Matthew 5:35 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:24 (NLT)
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"Get out!" he told them. "The girl isn't dead; she's only asleep." But the crowd laughed at him.
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Matthew 8:12 (NLT)
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But many Israelites-- those for whom the Kingdom was prepared-- will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
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And if I am empowered by Satan, what about your own exorcists? They cast out demons, too, so they will condemn you for what you have said.
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Matthew 12:27 (NLT)
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For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.
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Matthew 16:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:18 (NLT)
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But the words you speak come from the heart-- that's what defiles you.
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for she thought, "If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed."
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Matthew 9:21 (NLT)
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Jesus told them, "You will indeed drink from my bitter cup. But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. My Father has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen."
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Matthew 20:23 (NLT)
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And so he did only a few miracles there because of their unbelief.
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Matthew 13:58 (NLT)
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They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
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Matthew 2:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:38 (NLT)
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In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.
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So the governor asked again, "Which of these two do you want me to release to you?" The crowd shouted back, "Barabbas!"
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Matthew 27:21 (NLT)
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"Go into the village over there," he said. "As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me.
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Matthew 21:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:25 (NLT)
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"Yes, he does," Peter replied. Then he went into the house.But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, "What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered? "
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In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was,
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Matthew 3:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:10 (NLT)
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And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other.
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And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don't panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won't follow immediately.
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Matthew 24:6 (NLT)
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Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
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Matthew 6:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:36 (NLT)
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When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
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Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock.
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Matthew 7:25 (NLT)
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To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.
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Matthew 25:29 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:70 (NLT)
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But Peter denied it in front of everyone. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said.
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"I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am-- so much greater that I'm not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with f
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Matthew 3:11 (NLT)
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"Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.
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Matthew 6:19 (NLT)
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But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to him, "I demand in the name of the living God-- tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God."
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Matthew 26:63 (NLT)
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But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures." At that point, all the disciples deserted him and fled.
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Matthew 26:56 (NLT)
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But many Israelites-- those for whom the Kingdom was prepared-- will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
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Matthew 8:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:34 (NLT)
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"So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.
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Matthew 16:13 (NLT)
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When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?"
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So he hired them, telling them he would pay them whatever was right at the end of the day.
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Matthew 20:4 (NLT)
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The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, "He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the LORD's coming! Clear the road for him!' "
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Matthew 3:3 (NLT)
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"Besides, who would patch old clothing with new cloth? For the new patch would shrink and rip away from the old cloth, leaving an even bigger tear than before.
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Matthew 9:16 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, Peter-- this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me."
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Matthew 26:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:13 (NLT)
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Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
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Matthew 9:15 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Do wedding guests mourn while celebrating with the groom? Of course not. But someday the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
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Matthew 28:19 (NLT)
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Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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Matthew 9:34 (NLT)
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But the Pharisees said, "He can cast out demons because he is empowered by the prince of demons."
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But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them,
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Matthew 12:15 (NLT)
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In this way, you say they don't need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition.
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Matthew 15:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:35 (NLT)
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After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.
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The crowd was amazed and asked, "Could it be that Jesus is the Son of David, the Messiah?"
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Matthew 12:23 (NLT)
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They left the cemetery after Jesus' resurrection, went into the holy city of Jerusalem, and appeared to many people.
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Matthew 27:53 (NLT)
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John's clothes were woven from coarse camel hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food he ate locusts and wild honey.
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Matthew 3:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:9 (NLT)
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Don't you understand even yet? Don't you remember the 5,000 I fed with five loaves, and the baskets of leftovers you picked up?
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Matthew 6:10 (NLT)
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May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
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Matthew 20:2 (NLT)
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He agreed to pay the normal daily wage and sent them out to work.
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Matthew 11:1 (NLT)
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When Jesus had finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he went out to teach and preach in towns throughout the region.
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"Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
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Matthew 7:24 (NLT)
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And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.
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Matthew 24:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:10 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to them, "Don't be afraid! Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there."
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But I will reply, 'I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God's laws.'
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Matthew 7:23 (NLT)
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I tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation that will produce the proper fruit.
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Matthew 21:43 (NLT)
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But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, 'Sorry, I can't help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.'
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Matthew 15:5 (NLT)
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(He knew very well that the religious leaders had arrested Jesus out of envy.)
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Matthew 27:18 (NLT)
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And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.
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Matthew 12:36 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:23 (NLT)
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He replied, "One of you who has just eaten from this bowl with me will betray me.
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And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
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Matthew 6:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:10 (NLT)
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Even now the ax of God's judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.
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His disciples came and asked him, "Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?"
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Matthew 13:10 (NLT)
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After this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was.
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Matthew 2:9 (NLT)
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Herod's brutal action fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet Jeremiah:
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Matthew 2:17 (NLT)
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"You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.
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Matthew 7:13 (NLT)
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Then they scoffed, "He's just the carpenter's son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers-- James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas.
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Matthew 13:55 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:8 (NLT)
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And when they looked, they saw only Jesus.
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You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
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Matthew 7:16 (NLT)
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As Jesus was saying this, the leader of a synagogue came and knelt before him. "My daughter has just died," he said, "but you can bring her back to life again if you just come and lay your hand on her."
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Matthew 9:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:6 (NLT)
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but only to the people of Israel-- God's lost sheep.
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Matthew 27:4 (NLT)
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"I have sinned," he declared, "for I have betrayed an innocent man." "What do we care?" they retorted. "That's your problem."
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Matthew 16:6 (NLT)
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"Watch out!" Jesus warned them. "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees."
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When you enter the home, give it your blessing.
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Matthew 10:12 (NLT)
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"But now, as to whether there will be a resurrection of the dead-- haven't you ever read about this in the Scriptures? Long after Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had died, God said,
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Matthew 22:31 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:21 (NLT)
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From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead.
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As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him.
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Matthew 12:46 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:27 (NLT)
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After Jesus left the girl's home, two blind men followed along behind him, shouting, "Son of David, have mercy on us!"
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So Judas came straight to Jesus. "Greetings, Rabbi!" he exclaimed and gave him the kiss.
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Matthew 26:49 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:28 (NLT)
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And I tell you the truth, some standing here right now will not die before they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom."
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When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.
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Matthew 14:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:38 (NLT)
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Two revolutionaries were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.
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Matthew 25:11 (NLT)
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Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, 'Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!'
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Then Jesus said to them, "Don't be afraid! Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there."
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Matthew 28:10 (NLT)
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For the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!"
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Matthew 12:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:5 (NLT)
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Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: "Don't go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans,
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"Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, 'Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn't plant and gathering crops you didn't cultivate.
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Matthew 25:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:18 (NLT)
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"Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds:
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Matthew 9:3 (NLT)
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But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, "That's blasphemy! Does he think he's God?"
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he said to his advisers, "This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead! That is why he can do such miracles."
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Matthew 14:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:6 (NLT)
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And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don't panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won't follow immediately.
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Matthew 11:29 (NLT)
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Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.' "
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Matthew 15:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:26 (NLT)
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Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are?
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Matthew 22:44 (NLT)
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'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies beneath your feet.'
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Matthew 22:45 (NLT)
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Since David called the Messiah 'my Lord,' how can the Messiah be his son?"
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Matthew 19:26 (NLT)
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Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible."
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And he will send out his angels with the mighty blast of a trumpet, and they will gather his chosen ones from all over the world-- from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.
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Matthew 24:31 (NLT)
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But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
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Matthew 7:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:18 (NLT)
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Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
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Matthew 24:29 (NLT)
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"Immediately after the anguish of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will give no light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
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Matthew 27:30 (NLT)
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And they spit on him and grabbed the stick and struck him on the head with it.
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Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth. "
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Matthew 26:71 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:30 (NLT)
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And if your hand-- even your stronger hand-- causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
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Matthew 20:22 (NLT)
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But Jesus answered by saying to them, "You don't know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?" "Oh yes," they replied, "we are able!"
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Matthew 16:5 (NLT)
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Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread.
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Matthew 9:37 (NLT)
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He said to his disciples, "The harvest is great, but the workers are few.
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But instead, they went out and spread his fame all over the region.
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Matthew 9:31 (NLT)
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He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.
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Matthew 13:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:10 (NLT)
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Jesus' disciples then said to him, "If this is the case, it is better not to marry!"
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Matthew 10:12 (NLT)
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When you enter the home, give it your blessing.
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Matthew 26:55 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to the crowd, "Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me? Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there teaching every day.
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Matthew 12:40 (NLT)
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For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.
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Matthew 26:71 (NLT)
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Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth. "
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Matthew 10:33 (NLT)
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But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.
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Matthew 22:20 (NLT)
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he asked, "Whose picture and title are stamped on it?"
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Matthew 5:8 (NLT)
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God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
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Let both grow together until the harvest. Then I will tell the harvesters to sort out the weeds, tie them into bundles, and burn them, and to put the wheat in the barn.'"
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Matthew 13:30 (NLT)
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News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon-possessed or epileptic or paralyzed-- he healed them all.
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Matthew 4:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:29 (NLT)
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What is the price of two sparrows-- one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.
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Peter blurted out, "Lord, it's wonderful for us to be here! If you want, I'll make three shelters as memorials-- one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
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Matthew 17:4 (NLT)
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When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the twelve disciples.
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Matthew 26:20 (NLT)
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Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!"
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Matthew 12:50 (NLT)
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For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them."
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Matthew 18:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:45 (NLT)
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"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls.
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But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
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Matthew 24:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:41 (NLT)
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The leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus.
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One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers-- Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew-- throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living.
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Matthew 4:18 (NLT)
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"But I warn you-- unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
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Matthew 5:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:4 (NLT)
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plotting how to capture Jesus secretly and kill him.
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The enemy who planted the weeds among the wheat is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world, and the harvesters are the angels.
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Matthew 13:39 (NLT)
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God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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Matthew 5:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:34 (NLT)
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Jesus asked, "How much bread do you have?" They replied, "Seven loaves, and a few small fish."
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Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing?
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Matthew 25:38 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:7 (NLT)
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Jesus responded, "The Scriptures also say, 'You must not test the Lord your God.' "
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Matthew 23:32 (NLT)
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Go ahead and finish what your ancestors started.
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"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind.
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Matthew 13:47 (NLT)
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"When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.
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Matthew 18:31 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:33 (NLT)
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Then the disciples worshiped him. "You really are the Son of God!" they exclaimed.
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"A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad.
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Matthew 12:33 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:41 (NLT)
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Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left.
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Matthew 9:30 (NLT)
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Then their eyes were opened, and they could see! Jesus sternly warned them, "Don't tell anyone about this."
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Matthew 27:66 (NLT)
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So they sealed the tomb and posted guards to protect it.
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Then they bound him, led him away, and took him to Pilate, the Roman governor.
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Matthew 27:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:34 (NLT)
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The soldiers gave him wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it.
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Matthew 20:15 (NLT)
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Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others?'
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As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened.
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Matthew 28:11 (NLT)
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"But not during the Passover celebration," they agreed, "or the people may riot."
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Matthew 26:5 (NLT)
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Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.
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Matthew 7:20 (NLT)
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Later, John's disciples came for his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened.
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Matthew 14:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:23 (NLT)
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When Jesus returned to the Temple and began teaching, the leading priests and elders came up to him. They demanded, "By what authority are you doing all these things? Who gave you the right?"
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Matthew 20:13 (NLT)
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"He answered one of them, 'Friend, I haven't been unfair! Didn't you agree to work all day for the usual wage?
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Matthew 11:26 (NLT)
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Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way!
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Matthew 26:12 (NLT)
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She has poured this perfume on me to prepare my body for burial.
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Matthew 15:29 (NLT)
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Jesus returned to the Sea of Galilee and climbed a hill and sat down.
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Matthew 10:9 (NLT)
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"Don't take any money in your money belts-- no gold, silver, or even copper coins.
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Jesus asked, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
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Matthew 12:48 (NLT)
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However, we don't want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us."
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Matthew 17:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:30 (NLT)
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But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then.
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Matthew 5:12 (NLT)
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Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
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Matthew 24:11 (NLT)
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And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people.
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I tell you, there is one here who is even greater than the Temple!
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Matthew 12:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:35 (NLT)
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One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question:
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Matthew 27:37 (NLT)
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A sign was fastened to the cross above Jesus' head, announcing the charge against him. It read: "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews."
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Matthew 13:25 (NLT)
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But that night as the workers slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat, then slipped away.
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Now it was the governor's custom each year during the Passover celebration to release one prisoner to the crowd-- anyone they wanted.
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Matthew 27:15 (NLT)
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How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days.
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Matthew 24:19 (NLT)
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"Whenever you enter a city or village, search for a worthy person and stay in his home until you leave town.
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Matthew 10:11 (NLT)
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"A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.
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Matthew 24:45 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:27 (NLT)
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So they finally replied, "We don't know." And Jesus responded, "Then I won't tell you by what authority I do these things.
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Matthew 19:7 (NLT)
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"Then why did Moses say in the law that a man could give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away?" they asked.
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Matthew 23:22 (NLT)
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And when you swear 'by heaven,' you are swearing by the throne of God and by God, who sits on the throne.
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"At midnight they were roused by the shout, 'Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!'
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Matthew 25:6 (NLT)
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That is why I use these parables, For they look, but they don't really see. They hear, but they don't really listen or understand.
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Matthew 13:13 (NLT)
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They asked Jesus, "Do you hear what these children are saying?" "Yes," Jesus replied. "Haven't you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, 'You have taught children and infants to give you praise.' "
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Matthew 21:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:61 (NLT)
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who declared, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the Temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'"
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"Get out!" he told them. "The girl isn't dead; she's only asleep." But the crowd laughed at him.
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Matthew 9:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:43 (NLT)
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He trusted God, so let God rescue him now if he wants him! For he said, 'I am the Son of God.'"
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And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven."
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Matthew 16:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:16 (NLT)
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"But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear.
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A little later some of the other bystanders came over to Peter and said, "You must be one of them; we can tell by your Galilean accent."
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Matthew 26:73 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:12 (NLT)
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But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
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Matthew 23:39 (NLT)
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For I tell you this, you will never see me again until you say, 'Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!' "
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Matthew 15:13 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Every plant not planted by my heavenly Father will be uprooted,
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When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he instructed his disciples to cross to the other side of the lake.
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Matthew 8:18 (NLT)
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As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside privately and told them what was going to happen to him.
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Matthew 20:17 (NLT)
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When Jesus had finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he went out to teach and preach in towns throughout the region.
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Matthew 11:1 (NLT)
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"Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him."
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Matthew 2:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:30 (NLT)
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Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
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She has poured this perfume on me to prepare my body for burial.
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Matthew 26:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:34 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place.
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When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, heard about Jesus,
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Matthew 14:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:11 (NLT)
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So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.
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Matthew 18:32 (NLT)
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Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, 'You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me.
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Matthew 10:18 (NLT)
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You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me.
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Matthew 1:19 (NLT)
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Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.
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And if you are willing to accept what I say, he is Elijah, the one the prophets said would come.
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Matthew 11:14 (NLT)
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When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse. So he took the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and the elders.
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Matthew 27:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:1 (NLT)
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Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.
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Matthew 9:31 (NLT)
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But instead, they went out and spread his fame all over the region.
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When the crop began to grow and produce grain, the weeds also grew.
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Matthew 13:26 (NLT)
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But he responded, "Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!"
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Matthew 24:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:10 (NLT)
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When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!
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Matthew 7:4 (NLT)
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How can you think of saying to your friend, 'Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,' when you can't see past the log in your own eye?
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Matthew 18:29 (NLT)
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"His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. 'Be patient with me, and I will pay it,' he pleaded.
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And when they looked, they saw only Jesus.
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Matthew 17:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:24 (NLT)
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On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, "Doesn't your teacher pay the Temple tax?"
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And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him.
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Matthew 28:9 (NLT)
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Ram was the father of Amminadab. Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon.
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Matthew 1:4 (NLT)
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Then Peter said to Jesus, "Explain to us the parable that says people aren't defiled by what they eat."
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Matthew 15:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:15 (NLT)
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and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver.
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Matthew 18:26 (NLT)
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"But the man fell down before his master and begged him, 'Please, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.'
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Matthew 7:1 (NLT)
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"Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.
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Matthew 24:36 (NLT)
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"However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.
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Matthew 25:18 (NLT)
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But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master's money.
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Matthew 21:32 (NLT)
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For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn't believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.
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He placed it in his own new tomb, which had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance and left.
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Matthew 27:60 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:1 (NLT)
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When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples,
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The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. "Who is this?" they asked.
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Matthew 21:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:5 (NLT)
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So they went to work in the vineyard. At noon and again at three o'clock he did the same thing.
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Matthew 2:5 (NLT)
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"In Bethlehem in Judea," they said, "for this is what the prophet wrote:
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Matthew 26:62 (NLT)
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Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, "Well, aren't you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?"
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Matthew 12:15 (NLT)
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But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them,
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Matthew 9:14 (NLT)
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One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, "Why don't your disciples fast like we do and the Pharisees do?"
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Matthew 13:9 (NLT)
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Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand."
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Matthew 5:39 (NLT)
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But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.
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Matthew 9:38 (NLT)
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So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields."
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Matthew 26:34 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, Peter-- this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me."
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Matthew 4:25 (NLT)
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Large crowds followed him wherever he went-- people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River.
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Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt.
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Matthew 18:34 (NLT)
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Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.
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Matthew 4:23 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:6 (NLT)
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But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
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Matthew 8:20 (NLT)
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But Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head."
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Then he said to the man, "Hold out your hand." So the man held out his hand, and it was restored, just like the other one!
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Matthew 12:13 (NLT)
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So he went to pray a third time, saying the same things again.
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Matthew 26:44 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:29 (NLT)
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And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.
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"The day is coming when you will see what Daniel the prophet spoke about-- the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing in the Holy Place." (Reader, pay attention!)
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Matthew 24:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:10 (NLT)
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Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not!
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But Jesus answered by saying to them, "You don't know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?" "Oh yes," they replied, "we are able!"
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Matthew 20:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:25 (NLT)
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About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.
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Matthew 26:65 (NLT)
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Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, "Blasphemy! Why do we need other witnesses? You have all heard his blasphemy.
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Then their eyes were opened, and they could see! Jesus sternly warned them, "Don't tell anyone about this."
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Matthew 9:30 (NLT)
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The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground.
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Matthew 17:6 (NLT)
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When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come!
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Matthew 22:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:20 (NLT)
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Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor.
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Matthew 19:16 (NLT)
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Someone came to Jesus with this question: "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?"
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Matthew 14:15 (NLT)
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That evening the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves."
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"Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels.
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Matthew 23:5 (NLT)
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Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners.
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Matthew 9:10 (NLT)
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"Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
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Matthew 7:12 (NLT)
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Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people.
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Matthew 14:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:3 (NLT)
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Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus.
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His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow.
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Matthew 28:3 (NLT)
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Why can't you understand that I'm not talking about bread? So again I say, 'Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.'"
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Matthew 16:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:5 (NLT)
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Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet.
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Matthew 9:33 (NLT)
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So Jesus cast out the demon, and then the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed. "Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel!" they exclaimed.
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"Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. "
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Matthew 3:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:29 (NLT)
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" 'No,' he replied, 'you'll uproot the wheat if you do.
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Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
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Matthew 28:20 (NLT)
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Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,
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Matthew 2:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:19 (NLT)
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Then one of the teachers of religious law said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
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Matthew 13:39 (NLT)
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The enemy who planted the weeds among the wheat is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world, and the harvesters are the angels.
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Matthew 25:13 (NLT)
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"So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.
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Matthew 27:49 (NLT)
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But the rest said, "Wait! Let's see whether Elijah comes to save him."
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Matthew 2:8 (NLT)
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Then he told them, "Go to Bethlehem and search carefully for the child. And when you find him, come back and tell me so that I can go and worship him, too!"
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and purchased the potter's field, as the LORD directed. "
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Matthew 27:10 (NLT)
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"So if someone tells you, 'Look, the Messiah is out in the desert,' don't bother to go and look. Or, 'Look, he is hiding here,' don't believe it!
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Matthew 24:26 (NLT)
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Then Judas threw the silver coins down in the Temple and went out and hanged himself.
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Matthew 27:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:21 (NLT)
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Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
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No one could answer him. And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.
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Matthew 22:46 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:3 (NLT)
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But when you give to someone in need, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.
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Matthew 26:9 (NLT)
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"It could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor."
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Matthew 10:31 (NLT)
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So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.
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Then Jesus went over to their synagogue,
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Matthew 12:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:26 (NLT)
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Jesus responded, "It isn't right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs."
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"Now listen to another story. A certain landowner planted a vineyard, built a wall around it, dug a pit for pressing out the grape juice, and built a lookout tower. Then he leased the vineyard to tenant farmers and moved to another country.
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Matthew 21:33 (NLT)
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He said to his disciples, "The harvest is great, but the workers are few.
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Matthew 9:37 (NLT)
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I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman's deed will be remembered and discussed."
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Matthew 26:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:33 (NLT)
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Snakes! Sons of vipers! How will you escape the judgment of hell?
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At about three o'clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which means "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?"
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Matthew 27:46 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:37 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, " 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.'
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Matthew 27:62 (NLT)
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The next day, on the Sabbath, the leading priests and Pharisees went to see Pilate.
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Matthew 13:12 (NLT)
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To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.
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Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home.
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Matthew 14:22 (NLT)
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"Yes," Jesus replied, "and I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Matthew 19:28 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:11 (NLT)
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...
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Matthew 26:21 (NLT)
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While they were eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me."
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If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.
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Matthew 24:46 (NLT)
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Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor.
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Matthew 20:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:55 (NLT)
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And many women who had come from Galilee with Jesus to care for him were watching from a distance.
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All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
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Matthew 25:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:39 (NLT)
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Then Jesus sent the people home, and he got into a boat and crossed over to the region of Magadan.
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"You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'
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Matthew 5:38 (NLT)
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One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, "Why don't your disciples fast like we do and the Pharisees do?"
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Matthew 9:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:1 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,
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"But when the man left the king, he went to a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. He grabbed him by the throat and demanded instant payment.
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Matthew 18:28 (NLT)
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Then the five foolish ones asked the others, 'Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.'
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Matthew 25:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:43 (NLT)
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When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn't keep their eyes open.
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Matthew 16:24 (NLT)
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Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.
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So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields."
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Matthew 9:38 (NLT)
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Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water."
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Matthew 14:28 (NLT)
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But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.
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Matthew 14:30 (NLT)
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plotting how to capture Jesus secretly and kill him.
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Matthew 26:4 (NLT)
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A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe.
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Matthew 28:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:4 (NLT)
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Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).
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Matthew 14:21 (NLT)
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About 5,000 men were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children!
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Shouldn't you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?'
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Matthew 18:33 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:23 (NLT)
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So the family went and lived in a town called Nazareth. This fulfilled what the prophets had said: "He will be called a Nazarene."
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But at a birthday party for Herod, Herodias's daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him,
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Matthew 14:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:34 (NLT)
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"Therefore, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers of religious law. But you will kill some by crucifixion, and you will flog others with whips in your synagogues, chasing them from city to city.
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Matthew 14:35 (NLT)
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When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed.
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Matthew 27:48 (NLT)
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One of them ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, holding it up to him on a reed stick so he could drink.
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Then his disciples asked him, "Why do the teachers of religious law insist that Elijah must return before the Messiah comes? "
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Matthew 17:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:14 (NLT)
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If the governor hears about it, we'll stand up for you so you won't get in trouble."
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Matthew 21:13 (NLT)
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He said to them, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves!"
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When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn't keep their eyes open.
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Matthew 26:43 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, Peter followed him at a distance and came to the high priest's courtyard. He went in and sat with the guards and waited to see how it would all end.
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Matthew 26:58 (NLT)
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The master will return unannounced and unexpected,
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Matthew 24:50 (NLT)
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For as the lightning flashes in the east and shines to the west, so it will be when the Son of Man comes.
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Matthew 24:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:36 (NLT)
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Then Jesus went with them to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, "Sit here while I go over there to pray."
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Matthew 19:8 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended.
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Just say a simple, 'Yes, I will,' or 'No, I won't.' Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
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Matthew 5:37 (NLT)
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So they grabbed him, dragged him out of the vineyard, and murdered him.
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Matthew 21:39 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:22 (NLT)
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"No, not seven times," Jesus replied, "but seventy times seven!
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Very early in the morning the leading priests and the elders met again to lay plans for putting Jesus to death.
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Matthew 27:1 (NLT)
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Just then a woman who had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding came up behind him. She touched the fringe of his robe,
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Matthew 9:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:45 (NLT)
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At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o'clock.
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Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests
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Matthew 26:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:4 (NLT)
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Ram was the father of Amminadab. Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon.
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Matthew 1:16 (NLT)
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Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Mary gave birth to Jesus, who is called the Messiah.
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When they received their pay, they protested to the owner,
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Matthew 20:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:28 (NLT)
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"Yes," Jesus replied, "and I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Then Jesus sent the people home, and he got into a boat and crossed over to the region of Magadan.
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Matthew 15:39 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:31 (NLT)
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The crowd was amazed! Those who hadn't been able to speak were talking, the crippled were made well, the lame were walking, and the blind could see again! And they praised the God of Israel.
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Matthew 5:36 (NLT)
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Do not even say, 'By my head!' for you can't turn one hair white or black.
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Matthew 16:17 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.
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"But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear.
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Matthew 13:16 (NLT)
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"Every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven-- except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven.
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Matthew 12:31 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "Do wedding guests mourn while celebrating with the groom? Of course not. But someday the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
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Matthew 9:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:31 (NLT)
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"But now, as to whether there will be a resurrection of the dead-- haven't you ever read about this in the Scriptures? Long after Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had died, God said,
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It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches."
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Matthew 13:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:38 (NLT)
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One day some teachers of religious law and Pharisees came to Jesus and said, "Teacher, we want you to show us a miraculous sign to prove your authority."
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Matthew 10:13 (NLT)
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If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing.
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"You have heard that our ancestors were told, 'You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.'
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Matthew 5:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:39 (NLT)
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A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
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So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins." Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, "Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!"
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Matthew 9:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:36 (NLT)
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Your enemies will be right in your own household!'
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Others seized his messengers and insulted them and killed them.
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Matthew 22:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:42 (NLT)
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"He saved others," they scoffed, "but he can't save himself! So he is the King of Israel, is he? Let him come down from the cross right now, and we will believe in him!
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Matthew 13:26 (NLT)
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When the crop began to grow and produce grain, the weeds also grew.
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Matthew 16:11 (NLT)
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Why can't you understand that I'm not talking about bread? So again I say, 'Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.'"
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Matthew 22:26 (NLT)
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But the second brother also died, and the third brother married her. This continued with all seven of them.
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Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
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Matthew 6:4 (NLT)
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"Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
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Matthew 7:7 (NLT)
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Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!"
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Matthew 4:19 (NLT)
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But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery.
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Matthew 5:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:14 (NLT)
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"You are the light of the world-- like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
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From that time on, Judas began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
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Matthew 26:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:40 (NLT)
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"When the owner of the vineyard returns," Jesus asked, "what do you think he will do to those farmers?"
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Matthew 26:59 (NLT)
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Inside, the leading priests and the entire high council were trying to find witnesses who would lie about Jesus, so they could put him to death.
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Matthew 6:20 (NLT)
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Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.
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Just as the gathering of vultures shows there is a carcass nearby, so these signs indicate that the end is near.
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Matthew 24:28 (NLT)
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Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread.
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Matthew 16:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:21 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you, Korazin and Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in you had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have repented of their sins long ago, clothing themselves in burlap and throwing ashes on their heads to show their remorse.
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Then Peter said to him, "We've given up everything to follow you. What will we get?"
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Matthew 19:27 (NLT)
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You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.
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Matthew 12:34 (NLT)
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"So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last."
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Matthew 20:16 (NLT)
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They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, "Do you believe I can make you see?" "Yes, Lord," they told him, "we do."
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Matthew 9:28 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:5 (NLT)
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Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple,
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Matthew 12:20 (NLT)
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He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. Finally he will cause justice to be victorious.
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Matthew 4:23 (NLT)
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Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.
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On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?"
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Matthew 26:17 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:16 (NLT)
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the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined."
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Matthew 5:43 (NLT)
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"You have heard the law that says, 'Love your neighbor' and hate your enemy.
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Salmon was the father of Boaz (whose mother was Rahab). Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth). Obed was the father of Jesse.
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Matthew 1:5 (NLT)
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And when you swear 'by the Temple,' you are swearing by it and by God, who lives in it.
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Matthew 23:21 (NLT)
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"They tax the people they have conquered," Peter replied."Well, then," Jesus said, "the citizens are free!
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Matthew 17:26 (NLT)
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and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.
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Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
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The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments."
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Matthew 22:40 (NLT)
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For there will be greater anguish than at any time since the world began. And it will never be so great again.
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Matthew 24:21 (NLT)
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John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus,
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Matthew 11:2 (NLT)
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so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted.
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Matthew 14:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:10 (NLT)
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God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
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Matthew 18:20 (NLT)
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For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them."
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Matthew 11:19 (NLT)
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The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, 'He's a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!' But wisdom is shown to be right by its results."
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In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.
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Matthew 24:38 (NLT)
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'We played wedding songs, and you didn't dance, so we played funeral songs, and you didn't mourn.'
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Matthew 11:17 (NLT)
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But John tried to talk him out of it. "I am the one who needs to be baptized by you," he said, "so why are you coming to me?"
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Matthew 3:14 (NLT)
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The herdsmen fled to the nearby town, telling everyone what happened to the demon-possessed men.
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Matthew 8:33 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "The Son of Man is the farmer who plants the good seed.
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Matthew 13:37 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:23 (NLT)
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The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God's word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!"
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But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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Matthew 6:15 (NLT)
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Don't you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?
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Matthew 26:53 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.
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Matthew 16:17 (NLT)
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For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his wife Herodias (the former wife of Herod's brother Philip).
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Matthew 14:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:35 (NLT)
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Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.
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You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote,
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Matthew 15:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:5 (NLT)
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And he said, 'This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.'
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"No, not seven times," Jesus replied, "but seventy times seven!
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Matthew 18:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:46 (NLT)
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Up, let's be going. Look, my betrayer is here!"
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Matthew 20:29 (NLT)
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As Jesus and the disciples left the town of Jericho, a large crowd followed behind.
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Matthew 18:35 (NLT)
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"That's what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart."
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Matthew 27:28 (NLT)
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They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him.
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Matthew 25:17 (NLT)
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The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more.
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Matthew 18:9 (NLT)
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And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It's better to enter eternal life with only one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.
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When you swear 'by the altar,' you are swearing by it and by everything on it.
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Matthew 23:20 (NLT)
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Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others?'
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Matthew 20:15 (NLT)
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"And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.
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Matthew 18:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:13 (NLT)
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He went first to Nazareth, then left there and moved to Capernaum, beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.
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Matthew 20:14 (NLT)
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Take your money and go. I wanted to pay this last worker the same as you.
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If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.
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Matthew 5:40 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:19 (NLT)
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When you are arrested, don't worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time.
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"I've obeyed all these commandments," the young man replied. "What else must I do?"
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Matthew 19:20 (NLT)
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'Those people worked only one hour, and yet you've paid them just as much as you paid us who worked all day in the scorching heat.'
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Matthew 20:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:5 (NLT)
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Is it easier to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or 'Stand up and walk'?
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Matthew 23:26 (NLT)
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You blind Pharisee! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become clean, too.
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Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him the kingdoms of the world and all their glory.
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Matthew 4:8 (NLT)
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The disciples were amazed. "Who is this man?" they asked. "Even the winds and waves obey him!"
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Matthew 8:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:15 (NLT)
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He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last-- dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.
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Matthew 26:10 (NLT)
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But Jesus, aware of this, replied, "Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me?
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"Then those in Judea must flee to the hills.
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Matthew 24:16 (NLT)
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Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, "Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts?
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Matthew 9:4 (NLT)
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And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River.
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Matthew 3:6 (NLT)
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"The master said, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!'
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Matthew 25:23 (NLT)
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After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.
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Matthew 27:35 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:19 (NLT)
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Here, show me the coin used for the tax." When they handed him a Roman coin,
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Matthew 11:30 (NLT)
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For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."
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Matthew 14:30 (NLT)
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But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.
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A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely."
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Matthew 15:22 (NLT)
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And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn't wander away!
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Matthew 18:13 (NLT)
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Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment.
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Matthew 9:22 (NLT)
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All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord's message through his prophet:
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Matthew 1:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:29 (NLT)
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The son answered, 'No, I won't go,' but later he changed his mind and went anyway.
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Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Praise God in highest heaven!"
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Matthew 21:9 (NLT)
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But the second brother also died, and the third brother married her. This continued with all seven of them.
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Matthew 22:26 (NLT)
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Jesus also told them other parables. He said,
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Matthew 22:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:2 (NLT)
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A large crowd soon gathered around him, so he got into a boat. Then he sat there and taught as the people stood on the shore.
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But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
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Matthew 23:12 (NLT)
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But the rest said, "Wait! Let's see whether Elijah comes to save him."
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Matthew 27:49 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:40 (NLT)
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The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments."
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After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him.
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Matthew 3:16 (NLT)
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"Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left.
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Matthew 24:40 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:61 (NLT)
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Both Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting across from the tomb and watching.
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Matthew 21:37 (NLT)
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"Finally, the owner sent his son, thinking, 'Surely they will respect my son.'
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And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other.
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Matthew 24:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:20 (NLT)
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"Get up!" the angel said. "Take the child and his mother back to the land of Israel, because those who were trying to kill the child are dead."
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Matthew 13:31 (NLT)
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Here is another illustration Jesus used: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field.
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Then they began to spit in Jesus' face and beat him with their fists. And some slapped him,
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Matthew 26:67 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:9 (NLT)
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"Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers.
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"Listen," he said, "we're going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die.
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Matthew 20:18 (NLT)
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Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb.
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Matthew 28:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:3 (NLT)
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For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his wife Herodias (the former wife of Herod's brother Philip).
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Matthew 22:24 (NLT)
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"Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies without children, his brother should marry the widow and have a child who will carry on the brother's name.'
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Matthew 11:25 (NLT)
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At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike.
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Give us today the food we need,
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Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
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He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.
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Matthew 26:37 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:14 (NLT)
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But Jesus made no response to any of the charges, much to the governor's surprise.
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Matthew 8:32 (NLT)
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"All right, go!" Jesus commanded them. So the demons came out of the men and entered the pigs, and the whole herd plunged down the steep hillside into the lake and drowned in the water.
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When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?"
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Matthew 16:13 (NLT)
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As John's disciples were leaving, Jesus began talking about him to the crowds. "What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind?
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Matthew 11:7 (NLT)
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He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one:"Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds.
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Matthew 13:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:5 (NLT)
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Then Judas threw the silver coins down in the Temple and went out and hanged himself.
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"If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine.
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Matthew 10:37 (NLT)
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Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside.
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Matthew 8:1 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:4 (NLT)
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Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
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Matthew 5:25 (NLT)
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"When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison.
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Matthew 8:30 (NLT)
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There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding in the distance.
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Matthew 13:36 (NLT)
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Then, leaving the crowds outside, Jesus went into the house. His disciples said, "Please explain to us the story of the weeds in the field."
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Since David called the Messiah 'my Lord,' how can the Messiah be his son?"
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Matthew 22:45 (NLT)
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But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.
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Matthew 10:33 (NLT)
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Here, show me the coin used for the tax." When they handed him a Roman coin,
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Matthew 22:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:59 (NLT)
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Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a long sheet of clean linen cloth.
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Matthew 13:3 (NLT)
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He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one:"Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds.
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Then Jesus rebuked the demon in the boy, and it left him. From that moment the boy was well.
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Matthew 17:18 (NLT)
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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, "I tell you the truth, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel!
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Matthew 8:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:25 (NLT)
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If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
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Matthew 28:1 (NLT)
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Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb.
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Matthew 26:22 (NLT)
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Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, "Am I the one, Lord?"
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Matthew 13:52 (NLT)
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Then he added, "Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old."
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leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.
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Matthew 5:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:3 (NLT)
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"God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
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They crush people with impossible religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden.
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Matthew 23:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 6:5 (NLT)
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"When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get.
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One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question:
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Matthew 22:35 (NLT)
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Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, "Am I the one, Lord?"
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Matthew 26:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:34 (NLT)
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"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.
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"That's what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart."
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Matthew 18:35 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:14 (NLT)
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That night Joseph left for Egypt with the child and Mary, his mother,
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Matthew 3:4 (NLT)
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John's clothes were woven from coarse camel hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food he ate locusts and wild honey.
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Matthew 22:12 (NLT)
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'Friend,' he asked, 'how is it that you are here without wedding clothes?' But the man had no reply.
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Matthew 26:72 (NLT)
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Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. "I don't even know the man," he said.
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As the men watched, Jesus' appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
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Matthew 17:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:47 (NLT)
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And even as Jesus said this, Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent by the leading priests and elders of the people.
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He said to them, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves!"
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Matthew 21:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:33 (NLT)
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"You have also heard that our ancestors were told, 'You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the Lord.'
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Matthew 20:23 (NLT)
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Jesus told them, "You will indeed drink from my bitter cup. But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. My Father has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen."
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Matthew 23:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:11 (NLT)
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"I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am-- so much greater that I'm not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
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Matthew 21:31 (NLT)
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"Which of the two obeyed his father?" They replied, "The first." Then Jesus explained his meaning: "I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.
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"Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him.
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Matthew 18:23 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:12 (NLT)
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"Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
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Matthew 14:27 (NLT)
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But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here! "
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Matthew 22:18 (NLT)
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But Jesus knew their evil motives. "You hypocrites!" he said. "Why are you trying to trap me?
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But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
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Matthew 5:44 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:13 (NLT)
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Zerubbabel was the father of Abiud. Abiud was the father of Eliakim. Eliakim was the father of Azor.
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Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
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Matthew 6:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:19 (NLT)
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The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don't understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.
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Jesus told them, "Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen--
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Matthew 11:4 (NLT)
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'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.
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Matthew 15:8 (NLT)
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Jesus responded, "Then why does David, speaking under the inspiration of the Spirit, call the Messiah 'my Lord'? For David said,
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Matthew 22:43 (NLT)
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Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet.
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Matthew 11:9 (NLT)
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"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
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Matthew 6:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:7 (NLT)
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They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it.
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Matthew 24:15 (NLT)
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"The day is coming when you will see what Daniel the prophet spoke about-- the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing in the Holy Place." (Reader, pay attention!)
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The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, 'He's a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!' But wisdom is shown to be right by its results."
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Matthew 11:19 (NLT)
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Jesus responded, "The Scriptures also say, 'You must not test the Lord your God.' "
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Matthew 4:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:27 (NLT)
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and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.
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Matthew 16:4 (NLT)
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Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign, but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah. " Then Jesus left them and went away.
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Matthew 22:43 (NLT)
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Jesus responded, "Then why does David, speaking under the inspiration of the Spirit, call the Messiah 'my Lord'? For David said,
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Matthew 27:26 (NLT)
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So Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.
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Matthew 7:7 (NLT)
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"Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
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jeering, "Prophesy to us, you Messiah! Who hit you that time?"
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Matthew 26:68 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:35 (NLT)
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But the farmers grabbed his servants, beat one, killed one, and stoned another.
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Matthew 11:17 (NLT)
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'We played wedding songs, and you didn't dance, so we played funeral songs, and you didn't mourn.'
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Jesus said, "My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for." Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him.
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Matthew 26:50 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:35 (NLT)
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"No!" Peter insisted. "Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!" And all the other disciples vowed the same.
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Matthew 3:5 (NLT)
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People from Jerusalem and from all of Judea and all over the Jordan Valley went out to see and hear John.
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Matthew 25:26 (NLT)
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"But the master replied, 'You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn't plant and gathered crops I didn't cultivate,
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Matthew 25:8 (NLT)
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Then the five foolish ones asked the others, 'Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.'
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Matthew 22:11 (NLT)
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"But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn't wearing the proper clothes for a wedding.
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And tell him, 'God blesses those who do not turn away because of me. ' "
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Matthew 11:6 (NLT)
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The disciples were indignant when they saw this. "What a waste of money," they said.
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Matthew 26:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:6 (NLT)
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"At five o'clock that afternoon he was in town again and saw some more people standing around. He asked them, 'Why haven't you been working today?'
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Matthew 16:16 (NLT)
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Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
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But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. "Heaven forbid, Lord," he said. "This will never happen to you!"
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Matthew 16:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:10 (NLT)
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His disciples came and asked him, "Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?"
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Matthew 14:29 (NLT)
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"Yes, come," Jesus said.So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.
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Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
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Matthew 16:16 (NLT)
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Don't be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!
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Matthew 6:8 (NLT)
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But the farmers grabbed his servants, beat one, killed one, and stoned another.
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Matthew 21:35 (NLT)
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As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, "Take this and eat it, for this is my body."
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Matthew 26:26 (NLT)
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Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple,
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Matthew 4:5 (NLT)
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Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
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Matthew 6:27 (NLT)
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And the man jumped up and went home!
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Matthew 9:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:7 (NLT)
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While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head.
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He trusted God, so let God rescue him now if he wants him! For he said, 'I am the Son of God.'"
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Matthew 27:43 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:38 (NLT)
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And now, look, your house is abandoned and desolate.
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Matthew 25:16 (NLT)
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"The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more.
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The greatest among you must be a servant.
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Matthew 23:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:9 (NLT)
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Then the king regretted what he had said; but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders.
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where he noticed a man with a deformed hand. The Pharisees asked Jesus, "Does the law permit a person to work by healing on the Sabbath?" (They were hoping he would say yes, so they could bring charges against him.)
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Matthew 12:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:53 (NLT)
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Don't you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?
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The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery.
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Matthew 27:39 (NLT)
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No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
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Matthew 5:15 (NLT)
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Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
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Matthew 26:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:16 (NLT)
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You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
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Matthew 25:42 (NLT)
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For I was hungry, and you didn't feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn't give me a drink.
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The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
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Matthew 13:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:1 (NLT)
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In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was,
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Matthew 21:42 (NLT)
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Then Jesus asked them, "Didn't you ever read this in the Scriptures? 'The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful to see.'
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Matthew 10:21 (NLT)
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"A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed.
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Matthew 10:37 (NLT)
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"If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine.
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Matthew 22:34 (NLT)
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But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees with his reply, they met together to question him again.
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Matthew 24:30 (NLT)
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And then at last, the sign that the Son of Man is coming will appear in the heavens, and there will be deep mourning among all the peoples of the earth. And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
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When those hired first came to get their pay, they assumed they would receive more. But they, too, were paid a day's wage.
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Matthew 20:10 (NLT)
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"My Father has entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
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Matthew 11:27 (NLT)
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"Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light.
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Matthew 6:22 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:20 (NLT)
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The disciples were amazed when they saw this and asked, "How did the fig tree wither so quickly?"
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Jesse was the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon (whose mother was Bathsheba, the widow of Uriah).
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Matthew 1:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:8 (NLT)
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At her mother's urging, the girl said, "I want the head of John the Baptist on a tray!"
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Matthew 21:38 (NLT)
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"But when the tenant farmers saw his son coming, they said to one another, 'Here comes the heir to this estate. Come on, let's kill him and get the estate for ourselves!'
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Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.
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Matthew 10:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:20 (NLT)
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Then he sternly warned the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
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Matthew 9:7 (NLT)
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And the man jumped up and went home!
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The queen of Sheba will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here-- but you refuse to listen.
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Matthew 12:42 (NLT)
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That evening the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves."
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Matthew 14:15 (NLT)
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For when the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. In this respect they will be like the angels in heaven.
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Matthew 22:30 (NLT)
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And they spit on him and grabbed the stick and struck him on the head with it.
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Matthew 27:30 (NLT)
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Just then, as Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: "Leave that innocent man alone. I suffered through a terrible nightmare about him last night."
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Matthew 27:19 (NLT)
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'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' So he is the God of the living, not the dead."
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Matthew 22:32 (NLT)
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"Bring them here," he said.
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Matthew 14:18 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs-- beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people's bones and all sorts of impurity.
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Matthew 23:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:17 (NLT)
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Blind fools! Which is more important-- the gold or the Temple that makes the gold sacred?
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Matthew 12:6 (NLT)
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I tell you, there is one here who is even greater than the Temple!
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Matthew 27:60 (NLT)
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He placed it in his own new tomb, which had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance and left.
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Matthew 6:19 (NLT)
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"Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.
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Matthew 21:30 (NLT)
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Then the father told the other son, 'You go,' and he said, 'Yes, sir, I will.' But he didn't go.
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"To what can I compare this generation? It is like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends,
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Matthew 11:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:12 (NLT)
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"But he called back, 'Believe me, I don't know you!'
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John had been telling Herod, "It is against God's law for you to marry her."
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Matthew 14:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 3:17 (NLT)
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And a voice from heaven said, "This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy."
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Matthew 16:10 (NLT)
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Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up?
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"Caesar's," they replied."Well, then," he said, "give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God."
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Matthew 22:21 (NLT)
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I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, 'Go,' and they go, or 'Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, 'Do this,' they do it."
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Matthew 8:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:63 (NLT)
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But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to him, "I demand in the name of the living God-- tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God."
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Matthew 28:18 (NLT)
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Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.
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"But he called back, 'Believe me, I don't know you!'
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Matthew 25:12 (NLT)
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"For many are called, but few are chosen."
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Matthew 22:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:29 (NLT)
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For who is powerful enough to enter the house of a strong man like Satan and plunder his goods? Only someone even stronger-- someone who could tie him up and then plunder his house.
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Matthew 20:19 (NLT)
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Then they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked, flogged with a whip, and crucified. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead."
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Matthew 27:24 (NLT)
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Pilate saw that he wasn't getting anywhere and that a riot was developing. So he sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood. The responsibility is yours!"
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I'll say it again-- it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!"
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Matthew 19:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:39 (NLT)
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People didn't realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes.
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Then the spirit finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all enter the person and live there. And so that person is worse off than before. That will be the experience of this evil generation."
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Matthew 12:45 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:6 (NLT)
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But at a birthday party for Herod, Herodias's daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him,
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Matthew 2:4 (NLT)
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He called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers of religious law and asked, "Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?"
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Matthew 10:32 (NLT)
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"Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.
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But some Pharisees saw them do it and protested, "Look, your disciples are breaking the law by harvesting grain on the Sabbath."
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Matthew 12:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:21 (NLT)
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"You have heard that our ancestors were told, 'You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.'
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Matthew 7:13 (NLT)
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"You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.
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Well, suppose there were seven brothers. The oldest one married and then died without children, so his brother married the widow.
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Matthew 22:25 (NLT)
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But when the leading priests and the elders made their accusations against him, Jesus remained silent.
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Matthew 27:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:26 (NLT)
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And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?
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"Look at you now!" they yelled at him. "You said you were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. Well then, if you are the Son of God, save yourself and come down from the cross!"
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Matthew 27:40 (NLT)
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He returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, "Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?"
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Matthew 13:54 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:17 (NLT)
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Herod's brutal action fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet Jeremiah:
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Matthew 11:23 (NLT)
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"And you people of Capernaum, will you be honored in heaven? No, you will go down to the place of the dead. For if the miracles I did for you had been done in wicked Sodom, it would still be here today.
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"Tell the people of Israel, 'Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey-- riding on a donkey's colt.' "
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Matthew 21:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 13:43 (NLT)
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Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!
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Matthew 26:39 (NLT)
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He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, "My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."
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And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It's better to enter eternal life with only one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.
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Matthew 18:9 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:51 (NLT)
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At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart,
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God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
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Matthew 5:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:13 (NLT)
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They told the soldiers, "You must say, 'Jesus' disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.'
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went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him.
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Matthew 27:58 (NLT)
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And then at last, the sign that the Son of Man is coming will appear in the heavens, and there will be deep mourning among all the peoples of the earth. And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
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Matthew 24:30 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:23 (NLT)
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"Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him.
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"But the man fell down before his master and begged him, 'Please, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.'
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Matthew 18:26 (NLT)
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Then the disciples worshiped him. "You really are the Son of God!" they exclaimed.
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Matthew 14:33 (NLT)
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Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not!
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Matthew 7:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 25:44 (NLT)
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"Then they will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?'
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Matthew 6:25 (NLT)
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"That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-- whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
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Then the king regretted what he had said; but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders.
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Matthew 14:9 (NLT)
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"Why?" Pilate demanded. "What crime has he committed?" But the mob roared even louder, "Crucify him!"
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Matthew 27:23 (NLT)
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Even now the ax of God's judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.
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Matthew 3:10 (NLT)
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This fulfilled what God said through the prophet Isaiah:
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Matthew 4:14 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:17 (NLT)
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"And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine is stored in new wineskins so that both are preserved."
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the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.
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Matthew 11:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:26 (NLT)
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But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,
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Matthew 23:28 (NLT)
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Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness.
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Jesus reached out and touched him. "I am willing," he said. "Be healed!" And instantly the leprosy disappeared.
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Matthew 8:3 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:4 (NLT)
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Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, "Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts?
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Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are?
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Matthew 6:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 28:5 (NLT)
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Then the angel spoke to the women. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
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Matthew 13:58 (NLT)
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And so he did only a few miracles there because of their unbelief.
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Matthew 5:17 (NLT)
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"Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
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Matthew 27:65 (NLT)
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Pilate replied, "Take guards and secure it the best you can."
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Matthew 1:20 (NLT)
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As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
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Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
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Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
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So Joseph got up and returned to the land of Israel with Jesus and his mother.
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Matthew 2:21 (NLT)
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When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.
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Matthew 20:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:12 (NLT)
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But when the leading priests and the elders made their accusations against him, Jesus remained silent.
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It's not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth."
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Matthew 15:11 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:2 (NLT)
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he said to his advisers, "This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead! That is why he can do such miracles."
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This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Matthew 1:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:17 (NLT)
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This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, "He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases."
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"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.
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Matthew 13:44 (NLT)
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Jesus turned to Peter and said, "Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God's."
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Matthew 16:23 (NLT)
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"Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Matthew 10:28 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:26 (NLT)
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Jesus responded, "Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!" Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly all was calm.
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Matthew 24:1 (NLT)
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As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings.
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Matthew 18:5 (NLT)
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"And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.
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Matthew 6:32 (NLT)
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These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.
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All his sisters live right here among us. Where did he learn all these things?"
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Matthew 13:56 (NLT)
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Matthew 21:6 (NLT)
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The two disciples did as Jesus commanded.
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Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, 'You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me.
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Matthew 18:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:20 (NLT)
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When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the twelve disciples.
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Matthew 11:13 (NLT)
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For before John came, all the prophets and the law of Moses looked forward to this present time.
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For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander.
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Matthew 15:19 (NLT)
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At her mother's urging, the girl said, "I want the head of John the Baptist on a tray!"
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Matthew 14:8 (NLT)
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Two revolutionaries were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.
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Matthew 27:38 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:4 (NLT)
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"Haven't you read the Scriptures?" Jesus replied. "They record that from the beginning 'God made them male and female.'
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When they saw him, they worshiped him-- but some of them doubted!
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Matthew 28:17 (NLT)
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One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him,
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Matthew 5:1 (NLT)
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They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers.
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Matthew 14:20 (NLT)
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After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
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Matthew 14:23 (NLT)
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why didn't you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.'
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Matthew 25:27 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:37 (NLT)
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The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you."
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Matthew 16:27 (NLT)
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For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.
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At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike.
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Matthew 11:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:20 (NLT)
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And pray that your flight will not be in winter or on the Sabbath.
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Matthew 12:27 (NLT)
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And if I am empowered by Satan, what about your own exorcists? They cast out demons, too, so they will condemn you for what you have said.
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Matthew 12:42 (NLT)
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The queen of Sheba will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here-- but you refuse to listen.
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law-- justice, mercy, and faith. You should tith
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Matthew 23:23 (NLT)
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"But don't be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.
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Matthew 10:26 (NLT)
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Matthew 15:5 (NLT)
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But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, 'Sorry, I can't help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.'
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Matthew 24:5 (NLT)
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for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah.' They will deceive many.
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Matthew 9:32 (NLT)
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When they left, a demon-possessed man who couldn't speak was brought to Jesus.
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Do you understand all these things?" "Yes," they said, "we do."
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Matthew 13:51 (NLT)
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They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet.
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Matthew 21:46 (NLT)
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For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes-- so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them.'
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Matthew 13:15 (NLT)
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Now throw this useless servant into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
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Matthew 25:30 (NLT)
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In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars.
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Matthew 18:24 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:1 (NLT)
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Very early in the morning the leading priests and the elders met again to lay plans for putting Jesus to death.
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Matthew 7:2 (NLT)
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For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.
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Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James's brother),
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Matthew 10:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:11 (NLT)
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They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
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Matthew 26:57 (NLT)
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Then the people who had arrested Jesus led him to the home of Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of religious law and the elders had gathered.
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And don't let anyone call you 'Teacher,' for you have only one teacher, the Messiah.
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Matthew 23:10 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:16 (NLT)
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But Jesus said, "That isn't necessary-- you feed them."
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Matthew 1:8 (NLT)
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Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehoram. Jehoram was the father of Uzziah.
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Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: "Don't go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans,
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Matthew 10:5 (NLT)
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Matthew 2:16 (NLT)
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Herod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, based on the wise men's report of the star's first appearance.
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Matthew 16:19 (NLT)
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And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven."
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Matthew 21:33 (NLT)
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"Now listen to another story. A certain landowner planted a vineyard, built a wall around it, dug a pit for pressing out the grape juice, and built a lookout tower. Then he leased the vineyard to tenant farmers and moved to another country.
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Matthew 22:42 (NLT)
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"What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?" They replied, "He is the son of David."
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"When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison.
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Matthew 5:25 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:73 (NLT)
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A little later some of the other bystanders came over to Peter and said, "You must be one of them; we can tell by your Galilean accent."
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Matthew 19:19 (NLT)
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Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.' "
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yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.
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Matthew 6:29 (NLT)
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If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won't accept the church's decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.
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Matthew 18:17 (NLT)
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But Jesus knew their evil motives. "You hypocrites!" he said. "Why are you trying to trap me?
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Matthew 22:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:8 (NLT)
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And he said to his servants, 'The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren't worthy of the honor.
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Matthew 26:33 (NLT)
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Peter declared, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you."
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Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, thanked God for them, and broke them into pieces. He gave them to the disciples, who distributed the food to the crowd.
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Matthew 15:36 (NLT)
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Matthew 14:34 (NLT)
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After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.
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Matthew 5:15 (NLT)
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No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
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Matthew 12:9 (NLT)
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Then Jesus went over to their synagogue,
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Matthew 15:9 (NLT)
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Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.' "
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Matthew 27:20 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, the leading priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be put to death.
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Matthew 26:42 (NLT)
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Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, "My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done."
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Matthew 26:6 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy.
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"Get out of here, Satan," Jesus told him. "For the Scriptures say, 'You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.' "
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Matthew 4:10 (NLT)
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He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last-- dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.
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Matthew 25:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:32 (NLT)
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Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, either in this world or in the world to come.
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Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
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Matthew 19:21 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:25 (NLT)
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Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons, the members of my household will be called by even worse names!
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Matthew 4:3 (NLT)
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During that time the devil came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread."
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Matthew 21:24 (NLT)
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"I'll tell you by what authority I do these things if you answer one question," Jesus replied.
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Matthew 11:10 (NLT)
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John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say, 'Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.'
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Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.
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Matthew 16:24 (NLT)
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This fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah that says, "They took the thirty pieces of silver-- the price at which he was valued by the people of Israel,
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Matthew 27:9 (NLT)
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How can you think of saying to your friend, 'Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,' when you can't see past the log in your own eye?
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Matthew 7:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 23:15 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you cross land and sea to make one convert, and then you turn that person into twice the child of hell you yourselves are!
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Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
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Matthew 24:35 (NLT)
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Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness.
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Matthew 23:28 (NLT)
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But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?"
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Matthew 26:54 (NLT)
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And haven't you read in the law of Moses that the priests on duty in the Temple may work on the Sabbath?
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Matthew 12:5 (NLT)
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Meanwhile, the leading priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be put to death.
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Matthew 27:20 (NLT)
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Matthew 12:39 (NLT)
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But Jesus replied, "Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign; but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah.
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Matthew 15:4 (NLT)
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For instance, God says, 'Honor your father and mother,' and 'Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.'
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Matthew 12:45 (NLT)
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Then the spirit finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all enter the person and live there. And so that person is worse off than before. That will be the experience of this evil generation."
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Then the king said to his aides, 'Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
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Matthew 22:13 (NLT)
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But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees with his reply, they met together to question him again.
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Matthew 22:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 7:17 (NLT)
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A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.
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When they left, a demon-possessed man who couldn't speak was brought to Jesus.
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Matthew 9:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:6 (NLT)
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and said, "If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, 'He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won't even hurt your foot on a stone.' "
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Matthew 25:43 (NLT)
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I was a stranger, and you didn't invite me into your home. I was naked, and you didn't give me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me.'
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Matthew 18:30 (NLT)
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But his creditor wouldn't wait. He had the man arrested and put in prison until the debt could be paid in full.
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Matthew 21:16 (NLT)
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They asked Jesus, "Do you hear what these children are saying?" "Yes," Jesus replied. "Haven't you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, 'You have taught children and infants to give you praise.' "
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Matthew 27:64 (NLT)
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So we request that you seal the tomb until the third day. This will prevent his disciples from coming and stealing his body and then telling everyone he was raised from the dead! If that happens, we'll be worse off than we were at first."
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When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed.
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Matthew 14:35 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:24 (NLT)
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When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.
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Matthew 22:41 (NLT)
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Then, surrounded by the Pharisees, Jesus asked them a question:
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Matthew 27:31 (NLT)
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When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified.
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But when Jesus touched her hand, the fever left her. Then she got up and prepared a meal for him.
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Matthew 8:15 (NLT)
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For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
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Matthew 25:35 (NLT)
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"Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen. He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
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Matthew 12:18 (NLT)
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"Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, 'Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.
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Matthew 25:41 (NLT)
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As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them.
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Matthew 13:4 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:2 (NLT)
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Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James's brother),
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Matthew 23:35 (NLT)
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As a result, you will be held responsible for the murder of all godly people of all time-- from the murder of righteous Abel to the murder of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you killed in the Temple between the sanctuary and the altar.
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Matthew 27:40 (NLT)
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"Look at you now!" they yelled at him. "You said you were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. Well then, if you are the Son of God, save yourself and come down from the cross!"
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Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world.
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Matthew 24:7 (NLT)
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Matthew 18:25 (NLT)
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He couldn't pay, so his master ordered that he be sold-- along with his wife, his children, and everything he owned-- to pay the debt.
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Matthew 13:20 (NLT)
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The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.
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Matthew 15:20 (NLT)
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These are what defile you. Eating with unwashed hands will never defile you."
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As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
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Matthew 1:20 (NLT)
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The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel's message.
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Matthew 28:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 11:8 (NLT)
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Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people with expensive clothes live in palaces.
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Matthew 27:53 (NLT)
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They left the cemetery after Jesus' resurrection, went into the holy city of Jerusalem, and appeared to many people.
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Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!
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Matthew 13:8 (NLT)
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Matthew 9:19 (NLT)
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So Jesus and his disciples got up and went with him.
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"At five o'clock that afternoon he was in town again and saw some more people standing around. He asked them, 'Why haven't you been working today?'
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Matthew 20:6 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:33 (NLT)
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The herdsmen fled to the nearby town, telling everyone what happened to the demon-possessed men.
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Along the way, they came across a man named Simon, who was from Cyrene, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus' cross.
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Matthew 27:32 (NLT)
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Matthew 8:11 (NLT)
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And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world-- from east and west-- and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you."
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Matthew 28:7 (NLT)
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So the disciples did as Jesus told them and prepared the Passover meal there.
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Matthew 26:19 (NLT)
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For John didn't spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, 'He's possessed by a demon.'
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Matthew 11:18 (NLT)
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Matthew 4:20 (NLT)
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And they left their nets at once and followed him.
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Matthew 24:45 (NLT)
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"A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.
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Matthew 5:45 (NLT)
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In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.
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'Friend,' he asked, 'how is it that you are here without wedding clothes?' But the man had no reply.
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Matthew 22:12 (NLT)
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Matthew 19:3 (NLT)
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Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: "Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason?"
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Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town.
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Matthew 9:1 (NLT)
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and he noticed a fig tree beside the road. He went over to see if there were any figs, but there were only leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" And immediately the fig tree withered up.
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Matthew 21:19 (NLT)
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Matthew 24:17 (NLT)
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A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack.
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Matthew 27:36 (NLT)
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Then they sat around and kept guard as he hung there.
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So Jesus told all the people to sit down on the ground.
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Matthew 15:35 (NLT)
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He replied, "One of you who has just eaten from this bowl with me will betray me.
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Matthew 26:23 (NLT)
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And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.
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Matthew 19:29 (NLT)
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The disciples were astounded. "Then who in the world can be saved?" they asked.
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Matthew 19:25 (NLT)
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Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. "Lord," the man said, "if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean."
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Matthew 8:2 (NLT)
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Matthew 10:24 (NLT)
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"Students are not greater than their teacher, and slaves are not greater than their master.
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Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
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and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.
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Jesus responded, "Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!" Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly all was calm.
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Matthew 8:26 (NLT)
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At the time of the grape harvest, he sent his servants to collect his share of the crop.
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Matthew 21:34 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:6 (NLT)
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Others seized his messengers and insulted them and killed them.
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To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.
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Matthew 13:12 (NLT)
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But Jesus said, "It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires. " So John agreed to baptize him.
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Matthew 3:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 27:32 (NLT)
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Along the way, they came across a man named Simon, who was from Cyrene, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus' cross.
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Matthew 14:13 (NLT)
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As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns.
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Matthew 21:15 (NLT)
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The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the children in the Temple shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David." But the leaders were indignant.
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Matthew 9:26 (NLT)
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The report of this miracle swept through the entire countryside.
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They wove thorn branches into a crown and put it on his head, and they placed a reed stick in his right hand as a scepter. Then they knelt before him in mockery and taunted, "Hail! King of the Jews!"
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Matthew 27:29 (NLT)
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'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies beneath your feet.'
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Matthew 22:44 (NLT)
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"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people's faces. You won't go in yourselves, and you don't let others enter either.
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Matthew 23:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 17:19 (NLT)
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Afterward the disciples asked Jesus privately, "Why couldn't we cast out that demon?"
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Matthew 21:12 (NLT)
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Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out all the people buying and selling animals for sacrifice. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves.
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In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
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Matthew 5:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 16:23 (NLT)
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Jesus turned to Peter and said, "Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God's."
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There were 4,000 men who were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children.
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Matthew 15:38 (NLT)
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I was a stranger, and you didn't invite me into your home. I was naked, and you didn't give me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me.'
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Matthew 25:43 (NLT)
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Matthew 20:32 (NLT)
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When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, "What do you want me to do for you?"
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Matthew 18:14 (NLT)
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In the same way, it is not my heavenly Father's will that even one of these little ones should perish.
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Matthew 13:27 (NLT)
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"The farmer's workers went to him and said, 'Sir, the field where you planted that good seed is full of weeds! Where did they come from?'
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And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.
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Matthew 6:13 (NLT)
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Matthew 22:46 (NLT)
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No one could answer him. And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.
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Then Jesus asked them, "Didn't you ever read this in the Scriptures? 'The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful to see.'
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Matthew 21:42 (NLT)
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Matthew 26:41 (NLT)
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Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!"
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Eliud was the father of Eleazar. Eleazar was the father of Matthan. Matthan was the father of Jacob.
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Matthew 1:15 (NLT)
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Matthew 1:14 (NLT)
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Azor was the father of Zadok. Zadok was the father of Akim. Akim was the father of Eliud.
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Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, "My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done."
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Matthew 26:42 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:47 (NLT)
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If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
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the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined."
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Matthew 4:16 (NLT)
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Matthew 5:22 (NLT)
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But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.
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Matthew 22:28 (NLT)
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So tell us, whose wife will she be in the resurrection? For all seven were married to her."
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"Then he ordered, 'Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver.
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Matthew 25:28 (NLT)
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