The Parable of the Persistent Widow

1And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary,

2saying: There was in a certain city a judge, who neither feared God nor regarded man. 3And there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, and said: Avenge me on my opponent at law. 4And for a while he refused. But afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man, 5yet, because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge says; 7and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them? 8I say to you, that he will avenge them speedily. Yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find the faith on the earth?

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

9And he spoke this parable to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and who despised others.

10Two men went up into the temple to pray, the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess. 13And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner. 14I say to you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For every one that exalts himself, shall be humbled; but he that humbles himself, shall be exalted.

Jesus Blesses the Children
(Matthew 19:13–15; Mark 10:13–16)

15And they brought to him infants also, that he might touch them. But when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16And Jesus called them to him, and said: Let the little children come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. 17Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God, as a little child, shall in no way enter into it.

The Rich Young Ruler
(Matthew 19:16–30; Mark 10:17–31)

18And a certain ruler asked him, saying: Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19And Jesus said to him: Why do you call me good? None is good but one, that is God. 20You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery; Do not kill; Do not steal; Do not bear false testimony; Honor your father and your mother. 21He replied: All these have I kept from my youth. 22When Jesus heard this, he said to him: One thing you yet lack; sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23And when he heard this, he was very sad, for he was very rich. 24When Jesus saw that he was very sad, he said: How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom, of God. 26And those who heard it said: Who, then, can be saved? 27He replied: Things that are impossible with men, are possible with God.

28Then Peter said: Behold, we have left all and followed thee. 29And he said to them: Verily I say to you, There is no one that has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, 30who shall not receive manifold more in this time, and in the age to come, eternal life.

The Third Prediction of the Passion
(Matthew 20:17–19; Mark 10:32–34)

31And he took the twelve aside, and said to them: Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.: 32For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be derided and insulted and spit upon; 33and they shall scourge him, and put him to death, and on the third day he shall rise again. 34And they understood none of these things; and this saying was concealed from them; and they understood not the things that were spoken.

Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
(Matthew 20:29–34; Mark 10:46–52)

35And it came to pass, that, as he came near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant. 37And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by. 38And he cried out and said: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me. 39And those who went before rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried so much the more: Son of David, have mercy on me. 40And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him,

41saying: What do you wish me to do for you? he replied: Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42And Jesus said to him: Receive your sight; your faith has saved you. 43And he immediately received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.