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Luke · read by William Lavery
171 verses, in order. Only the verses William read aloud are shown.
Luke 1
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In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.Read from NKJV · A prepared place
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But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.Read from KJV · Priestly activity
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he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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"I am Gabriel," replied the angel. "I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.Read from KJV · Priestly activity
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And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time."Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,Read from KJV · A prepared place
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to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.Read from KJV · A prepared place
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And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,Read from KJV · Luke 1:76-79
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to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,Read from KJV · Luke 1:76-79
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because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,Read from KJV · Luke 1:76-79
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to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."Read from KJV · Luke 1:76-79
Luke 2
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Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.Read from KJV · A prepared place
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The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.Read from KJV · A prepared place
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Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,Read from KJV · A prepared place
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a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel."Read from KJV · A prepared place
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The Child's father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.Read from NKJV · A prepared place
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Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: "Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,Read from KJV · A prepared place
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There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,Read from KJV · A prepared place
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and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.Read from KJV · A prepared place
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Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.Read from KJV · A prepared place
Luke 3
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during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.Read from KJV · Priestly activity
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When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened,Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased."Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
Luke 4
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and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.'"Read from KJV · Overcoming the wicked one
Luke 10
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Jesus took up this question and said, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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But when a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, he looked at him and had compassion.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Take care of him,' he said, 'and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.'Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
Luke 13
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To this He replied, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered this fate?Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem?Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish."Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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Then Jesus told this parable: "A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any.Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, 'Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven't found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?'Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it.Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if not, you can cut it down.'"Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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One Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues,Read from NASB1995 · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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and a woman there had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was hunched over and could not stand up straight.Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said, "Woman, you are set free from your disability."Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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"Lord," someone asked Him, "will only a few people be saved?" Jesus answered,Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, 'Lord, open the door for us.' But he will reply, 'I do not know where you are from.'Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.'Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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And he will answer, 'I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.'Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out.Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last."Read from KJV · Strive to enter at the narrow gate
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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.'"Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
Luke 14
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One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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Right there before Him was a man with dropsy.Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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But they remained silent. Then Jesus took hold of the man, healed him, and sent him on his way.Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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And He asked them, "Which of you whose son or ox falls into a pit on the Sabbath day will not immediately pull him out?"Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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"When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited.Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, 'Give this man your seat.' And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, "When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God."Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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But Jesus replied, "A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.'Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, 'I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.'Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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Another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.'Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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Still another said, 'I have married a wife, so I cannot come.'Read from ESV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.'Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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'Sir,' the servant replied, 'what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.'Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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So the master told his servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
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For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet.'"Read from KJV · Provision in the house (The Great Supper)
Luke 15
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So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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"What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?Read from KJV · The Shepherd Seeking
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And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!'Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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Or what woman who has ten silver coins and loses one of them does not light a lamp, sweep her house, and search carefully until she finds it?Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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And when she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors to say, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost coin.'Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents."Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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Then Jesus said, "There was a man who had two sons.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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The younger son said to him, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him a thing.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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Finally he came to his senses and said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have plenty of food? But here I am, starving to death!Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants."'Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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The son declared, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!' So they began to celebrate.Read from NKJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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So he called one of the servants and asked what was going on.Read from ESV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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'Your brother has returned,' he said, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.'Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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But he answered his father, 'Look, all these years I have served you and never disobeyed a commandment of yours. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!'Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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'Son, you are always with me,' the father said, 'and all that is mine is yours.Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
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But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'"Read from KJV · The Prodigal in the house (The Prodigal Son)
Luke 19
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And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy.Read from KJV · Living for God
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He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.Read from KJV · Living for God
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When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, "Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today."Read from KJV · Living for God
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Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham.Read from KJV · Living for God
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While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently.Read from KJV · Living for God
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So He said, "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return.Read from KJV · Living for God
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Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. 'Conduct business with this until I return,' he said.Read from KJV · Living for God
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But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, 'We do not want this man to rule over us.'Read from KJV · Living for God
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When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.Read from KJV · Living for God
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The first servant came forward and said, 'Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.'Read from KJV · Living for God
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His master replied, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.'Read from KJV · Living for God
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The second servant came and said, 'Master, your mina has made five minas.'Read from KJV · Living for God
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And to this one he said, 'You shall have authority over five cities.'Read from KJV · Living for God
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Then another servant came and said, 'Master, here is your mina, which I have laid away in a piece of cloth.Read from KJV · Living for God
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Then he told those standing by, 'Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.'Read from KJV · Living for God
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He replied, 'I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.Read from KJV · Living for God
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And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.'"Read from KJV · Living for God
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So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them.Read from KJV · Living for God
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Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it.Read from KJV · Living for God
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"Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"Read from KJV · Living for God
Luke 20
Luke 22
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Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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They were delighted and agreed to give him money.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed.Read from NKJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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"Where do You want us to prepare it?" they asked.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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He answered, "When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters,Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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And he will show you a large upper room, already furnished. Make preparations there."Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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So they went and found it just as Jesus had told them. And they prepared the Passover.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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When the hour had come, Jesus reclined at the table with His apostles.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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And He said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before My suffering.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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For I tell you that I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes."Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him."Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
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so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.Read from KJV · Partaking in the house (The Lord's Supper)
Luke 23
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A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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But Jesus turned to them and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up His garments by casting lots.Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
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Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!"Read from KJV · A passing priesthood
Luke 24
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That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection
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They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.Read from NKJV · Priestly activity
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And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection
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But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection
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One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, "Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?"Read from KJV · Things that happened after the resurrection
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"What things?" He asked. "The events involving Jesus of Nazareth," they answered. "This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people.Read from KJV · The Shepherd Seeking
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Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,Read from KJV · The Shepherd Seeking
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but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive.Read from KJV · The Shepherd Seeking
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Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?"Read from KJV · Priestly activity
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And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.Read from KJV · The Shepherd Seeking
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They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?"Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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and saying, "The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!"Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, "Peace be with you."Read from KJV · The Lord walking
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And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."Read from KJV · Priestly activity
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When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.Read from KJV · Priestly activity