Now when all the people were baptized and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."

Andrew found his brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Anointed One." He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas." The next day Jesus found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Philip found Nathanael. When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God!" Jesus answered, "You will see greater things than these."

So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door. Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. When they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Child, your sins are forgiven. Stand up, take your mat, and go to your home." And he stood up immediately, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this!"

But wanting to vindicate himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus told of a man left for dead on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. A priest passed by on the other side. A Levite passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan while traveling came upon him, and when he saw him he was moved with compassion. He bandaged his wounds, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. Jesus asked, "Which of these three was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

"Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones gives a cup of cold water to me."

Bartimaeus, a blind man, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Many told him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly. Jesus stood still and said, "Call him here." They called him, saying, "Take heart; get up, he is calling you." Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said, "My teacher, let me see again." Jesus said, "Go; your faith has made you well." Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

Blessed are those who devotedly hold fast to the spirit of life; holding them is the Cosmic Ruler of all that shines and rises. Blessed are those who weep, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice; they shall be surrounded by what is needed to sustain them. Blessed are the compassionate, upon them shall be compassion. Blessed are those who plant peace each season; they shall be named the children of God. No matter where you turn, you will find the Light and the Love of all heaven.

As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd and had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. When it grew late, his disciples said, "Send them away so that they may buy something to eat." But he answered them, "You give them something to eat." They said, "How many loaves have you?" — "Five, and two fish." Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves. And all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces.

A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly and who was ill and close to death. He sent Jewish elders to Jesus, asking him to heal his slave. And Jesus went with them. But when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to say, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and let my servant be healed." When Jesus heard this he was amazed and said to the crowd, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith." When those who had been sent returned, they found the slave in good health.

"Come, you who are blessed, inherit the kin'dom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me." The king answered them, "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me."

Martha went back and called her sister Mary privately, "The Teacher is here and is calling for you." When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping and those with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, "Where have you laid him?" They said, "Lord, come and see." Jesus began to weep. So they said, "See how he loved him!"

Now while Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table. But when the disciples saw it, they were angry and said, "Why this waste?" But Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? She has performed a good service for me. Truly I tell you, wherever this good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her."

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from supper, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus answered, "You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand."

Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me." And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, yet not what I want but what you want." Again he prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done." Then he came to the disciples and said, "Get up, let us be going."

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." One criminal said, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom." He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Then Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." Having said this, he breathed his last.