Category Archives: MARK

The Triumphal Entry 1 When they were nearing Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples, 2 saying to them,“Go into thevillage in front of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a[donkey’s]colt tied, which has never been ridden by anyone; untie it and […]

Parable of the Vineyard Owner 1 Jesus began to speak to them [the chief priests, scribes and elders who were questioning Him] in parables:“A manplanted a vineyard and put awall around it,and dug a pit for the wine press and built a tower; and he rented it out to tenant farmers and left the country. […]

Things to Come 1 As He was coming out of the temple [grounds], one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look whatwonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 Jesus replied to him,“You see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another which will not betorn down!” 3 As He was sitting […]

Death Plot and the Anointing in Bethany 1 It was now two days before the Passover and [the festival of] Unleavened Bread, and the chief priests and the scribes were searching for a deceitful way to arrest Jesus and killHim; 2 but they were saying, “Not during the festival, for the people might riot.” 3 […]

Jesus before Pilate 1 Early in the morning the chief priests, with the elders and scribes and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), immediately consulted together; and they bound Jesus, they took Him away [violently] and handed Him over to Pilate. 2 Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He […]

The Resurrection 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary themotherof James, and Salome purchased [sweet-smelling] spices, so that they might go andanoint Him. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will […]