A good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, brings forth that
which is good. An evil man, out of the evil of his heart, brings forth
that which is evil. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth
speaks.
And why call me, Lord, Lord, and not do the things I say? Whoever
comes to me, hears my sayings, and does them, I will tell you who he
is like: He is like a man who built a house on a deep foundation of
rock. When the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently on that house
and could not shake it for it was founded upon a rock.
But he that hears and does not do the things I say is like a man that
is without a foundation for he built a house upon the earth against
which the stream beat vehemently. Immediately it fell and the ruin of
that house was great.
7 Jesus then went into Capernaum. A centurion whose servant was
dear to him, was sick and ready to die. When the centurion heard of
Jesus, he sent the elders of the Jews to Him, beseeching that Jesus
come and heal his servant. Those who came to Jesus on the centurion's
behalf said he was a worthy man who loved the nation and had built a
synagogue.
Jesus went with them and, when he was not far from the house, the
centurion sent friends to say, Lord, do not trouble thyself. I am not
worthy that thou should enter under my roof. Neither did I think
myself worthy to come to thee. Only say in a word, and my servant
shall be healed. For I also am a man set under authority. And I have
soldiers under me. I say to one, Go, and he goes; and to another,
Come, and he comes. And to my servant I say, Do this, and he does it.
When Jesus heard this, He marvelled. He turned around and said to the
people that followed Him, I have not found such great faith anywhere
in Israel. When those who came to Jesus on behalf of the centurion
returned to the house they found the servant healed.
The next day Jesus went to a city called Nain. His disciples and many
people were with Him. When He got near the gate of the city, a dead
man was being carried out. He had been the only son of a widow and
many people of the city were with her. When the Lord saw her, He had
compassion and said to her, Weep not. Then Jesus went over and touched
the bier. Those who bore him stood still. Then Jesus said, Young man,
I say to thee, Arise.
The young man that was dead sat up and began to speak and Jesus
delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on all and they
glorified God, saying, A great prophet is risen up among us. God has
visited His people. This story of Him went forth throughout all
Judaea, and all the surrounding region.
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