12:1 - So many people were in the mob that they couldn’t move except to step on each other, and he began to tell them to be careful of the Pharisees as they were hypocrites.
12:2 - For all that is covered shall be revealed, and all that is hidden shall be known.
12:3 - So whatever you say in the dark will be heard in the light, and whatever secrets you whisper in someone’s ear in the closet will be shouted from the rooftop.
12:4 - I tell you my friends, don’t be afraid of people who kill the body, after they have done that there is no more they can do.
12:5 - I will warn you of the one you should be afraid of: Fear the one, who can kill your body and then throw your soul into hell; certainly, I tell you, He is the one you should fear.
12:6 - Sparrows are sold pretty cheap but God still values them.
12:7 - God knows even the number of hairs on your head. But don’t be afraid because you are more dear to God than the sparrows
12:8 - I tell you the truth, Whoever tells others that he knows me and loves me, he is the one I will acknowledge in front of God and his angels:
12:9 - But anyone who denies me will also be denied in front of the angels of God.
12:10 - Anyone who speaks badly of men will be forgiven, but the same is not true of anyone who speaks of the Holy Ghost in an irreverent manner.
12:11 - When you are brought to synagogues or to court or before powerful people, you don’t need to worry about how you respond:
12:12 - The Holy Ghost shall tell you what to say at the time you need to say it.
12:13 - And one of them said, Master, talk to my brother about sharing the inheritance with me.
12:14 - Then God asked who it was that decided he should be humanity’s judge or humanity’s divisor.
12:15 - Then he told them to take heed, and to beware of greed, because one’s life does not consist of the abundance of one’s possessions.
12:16 - He began to speak a parable to them saying, A certain rich man had fruitful fields:
12:17 - In his private thoughts, he said, What shall I do since I have no place to leave my legacy.
12:18 - And he promised, I pledge to do this: I am going to tear down the barns I have and build better ones; and in them I will put all the fruits and possessions I own.
12:19 - I will tell my soul, Soul, you have so much good within you, so relax and eat, drink and enjoy.
12:20 - But god said to him, you idiot, tonight your soul will be taken, then who will own the things you have provided?
12:21 - The greedy man took money for himself, but doesn’t believe on God.
12:22 - He told his followers, I tell you that you do not need to worry for your life, your hunger or your clothing.
12:23 - Life has more meaning than just meat, and the body means more han raiment.
12:24 - Think about the ravens: They don’t plant or harvest crops, or store food, but God feeds them. How much more important are you than birds?
12:25 - Who can think of a way to add his stature to one cubit?
12:26 - If you are not able to do the smallest job, why do you think about trying to the the rest of the work?
12:27 - Think about the lilies that grow in the field: they don’t work, they don’t weave, and yet even Solomon when he was wearing all his finest garments did not look as glorious as they do.
12:28 - If God provides such beautiful clothing for grass, which grows wild today and tomorrow is burned in the fire; won’t he also provide clothing for you, O you faithless worriers.
12:29 - Do not be doubtful, or worry what you will eat or drink.
12:30 - Everyone in the world wants these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
12:31 - If you seek the kingdom of God, you will get all the things you wish.
12:32 - Do not be afraid little flock for your Father wants to give you the kingdom.
12:33 - Sell what you have and give it to charity; keep for yourself some that is well-hidden so no one will take it but just enough that it won’t corrupt you or keep you from heaven.
12:34 - It is what you find most important that you will love most.
12:35 - Have your guard up, and keep on the lights
12:36 - And you be like men waiting for their father, so that when he returns from the celebration, you can open the door and immediately let him in.
12:37 - Fortunate indeed are those servants who are found alert when the lord shows up; for sure, I tell you, he will put on an apron, encourage them to sit down for a hearty meal, at which he will do the serving himself.
12:38 - No matter when he comes, the followers are faithful.
12:39 - And know this, if the head of the house knew what time the thief would arrive, he would have been on guard, and would not let someone break into his home.
12:40 - Live ready to go because Jesus will return when you least expect Him.
12:41 - Then Peter asked, Are you telling this tale to just us or to everyone?
12:42 - And the Lord said, who is that faithful and wise man whom his lord will make the master of his house, to give them their bit of meat when they need it?
12:43 - great is the servant that the lord finds doing good things when he comes.
12:44 - I’m telling you the truth when I say that he will make him the ruler of all that he has.
12:45 - If a particular servant, while saying to himself that his master is late in coming, begins to beat the men and women servants while he consumes food and drink enough to be drunken;
12:46 - The lord of that servant will come in a day when he does’nt expect him, and at an hour when he isn’t aware, and will cut him down, and will give him his portion with the unbelievers.
12:47 - And the servant, who knew the lord’s want, didn’t prepare himself, and did not do his will, will be beaten with many ropes.
12:48 - Those with innocence of the severity of their crimes receive light punishment. Whoever has the faculties of great intellect has a lot of responsibility, and whoever receives the trust of many men must return it many times over.
12:49 - I have promised to light the earth on fire, but what should I do if it is already lit up?
12:50 - But I am going to be baptized and I will be totally incomplete until it is accomplished!
12:51 - Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I do not bring peace, I bring divisiveness:
12:52 - In one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three.
12:53 - The father will be fighting with the son, and the son will fight the father; the mother shall attack the daughter and the daughter will attack the mother; the mother-in-law will fight against the daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law shall fight against her mother-in-law.
12:54 - He said to the people, when you see a cloud in the west, water will come.
12:55 - When the south wind begins to blow, you will say, There will be passing warmth.
12:56 - You hypocrites, you can tell the color of the sky and of the earth; but how are you are unable to tell what time this is?
12:57 - Why do you not, even of your own accord, judge what you can see is not righteous?
12:58 - If you go to court against someone, be sure to be careful as you may find that the judge will find against you and send you to jail.
12:59 - You can’t leave until your dues are settled.