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 \v 1 Then Jesus began to tell them a parable. He said, "A certain man planted a vineyard. He built a fence around it. He made a stone tank to collect the grape juice. He also built a tower for someone to sit in to guard his vineyard. He leased the vineyard to some farmers to cultivate it, and then he went away to another country.
-\v 2 When the time came to harvest the grapes, he sent a servant to the men who were taking care of the vineyard in order to receive from them his share of the grapes that the vineyard had produced.
-\v 3 But when the servant arrived, they grabbed him and beat him, and they did not give him any fruit. Then they sent him away.
+\v 2 When the time came to harvest the grapes, the owner of the vineyard sent a servant to the men who had taken a lease on his vineyard because he wanted to receive from them his share of the grapes that the vineyard had produced.
+\v 3 But when the servant arrived, they grabbed him and beat the servant, and they did not give him any fruit. Then they sent him away.
 
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 \v 4 Later the owner sent another servant to them. But they beat that one on the head and they hurt him terribly, for which they should be ashamed.
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 \v 8 They seized the owner's son and killed him. Then they threw his body outside the vineyard.
-\v 9 So do you know what the owner of the vineyard will do? He will come and kill those evil men who were taking care of his vineyard. Then he will arrange for other people to take care of it.
+\v 9 So do you know what the owner of the vineyard will do? He will come and kill those evil men who had taken a lease on his vineyard. Then he will arrange for other people to take care of it.
 
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 \v 10 Now think carefully about these words, which you have read in the scriptures:

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 \v 46 But Jesus said, "I know that someone deliberately touched me, because power has gone out of me to heal that person."
 
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-\v 47 And when the woman realized that she could not hide, she came trembling to him and she laid facedown on the ground before him. As the other people were listening, she told Jesus why she had touched him and that she had been healed immediately.
+\v 47 And when the woman realized that she could not hide, she came trembling to him and she lay facedown on the ground before him. As the other people were listening, she told Jesus why she had touched him and that she had been healed immediately.
 \v 48 And Jesus said to her, "My dear woman, because you believed that I could heal you, you are now well. Now go on your way, and may God's peace be with you."
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 \v 7 Herod, the ruler over the district of Galilee, heard about everything that was happening. He was perplexed, because some people were saying that John the Baptizer had become alive again.
-\v 8 Other people were saying that the prophet Elijah had appeared again and still others were saying that one of the other prophets from long ago had become alive again.
+\v 8 Other people were saying that the prophet Elijah had appeared again, and still others were saying that one of the other prophets from long ago had become alive again.
 \v 9 But Herod said, "It cannot be John because I had his head cut off. So who is this man that I am hearing these things about?" And he kept looking for a way to see Jesus.
 
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 \v 28 About eight days after Jesus said those words, he took with him Peter, John and James, and went up onto a mountain to pray there.
-\v 29 While he was praying, the appearance of his face became very different and his clothes became dazzling white and shining like lightning.
+\v 29 While he was praying, the appearance of his face became very different and his clothes became dazzling white and it began to shine brightly.
 
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 \v 30 Suddenly, two prophets from long ago were there talking with Jesus; they were Moses and Elijah.
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-\v 46 Sometime later, the disciples began to argue among themselves about which one of them would be the most important.
+\v 46 Some time later, the disciples began to argue among themselves about which one of them would be the most important.
 \v 47 But Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he brought a young child to stand beside him.
 \v 48 He said to them, "If someone welcomes a little child like this because of me, it is the same as welcoming me. And if someone welcomes me, it is the same as welcoming God, who sent me. Remember that those among you who seem to be the least important are the ones whom God considers to be most important."
 
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-\v 21 Right then, Jesus was filled with great joy from the Holy Spirit. He said, "Father, you are Lord over everything in heaven and on earth. Some people think that they are wise because they are well educated. But I praise you that you have prevented them from knowing these things. Instead, you have revealed them to people who accept your truth readily as little children do. Yes, Father, you have done that because it pleased you to do so."
+\v 21 Right then, Jesus was filled with great joy from the Holy Spirit. He said, "Father, you are Lord over everything in heaven and on earth. Some people think that they are wise because they are well educated. But I praise you that you have prevented them from knowing these things. Instead, you have revealed them to people who accept your truth as readily as little children do. Yes, Father, you have done that because it pleased you to do so."
 
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 \v 22 Jesus also said to the disciples, "God, my Father, has given everything to me. Only my Father really knows me, his Son. Furthermore, only I, the Son, really know who the Father is—that is, only I and those people to whom I choose to reveal him really know him."
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 \v 3 Please give us each day the food that we need.
-\v 4 Please forgive us for the wrong things that we have done, just as we ourselves must forgive people for the wrong things that they do to us. Help us to not sin when we are tempted.'"
+\v 4 Please forgive us for the wrong things that we have done, just as we ourselves forgive people for the wrong things that they do to us. Help us to not sin when we are tempted.'"
 
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-\v 14 One day there was a man there who was not able to speak, because a demon controlled him. After Jesus forced out the demon, the man began to talk. Most of the people there were amazed.
+\v 14 One day a man came to Jesus who was not able to speak because a demon controlled him. After Jesus forced out the demon, the man began to talk, and crowds of people were amazed.
 \v 15 But some of them said, "It is Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons, who enables this man to force out demons!"
 
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 \v 29 As more and more people were coming to join the crowd around Jesus, he said, "The people living at this time are evil people. Many of you want me to perform a miracle as proof that I have come from God. But the only proof that you will receive is a miracle like what happened to Jonah.
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 \v 30 Just as the miracle that God did for Jonah long ago was a testimony to the people from the city of Nineveh, so God will do a similar miracle for the Son of Man that will be a testimony to you people living now.
 
 
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 \v 31 Long ago the Queen of Sheba traveled a very long distance to hear Solomon speak wise things. And now someone who is much greater than Solomon is here, but you have not really listened to what I say. Therefore, at the time when God will judge all people, this queen will stand there and condemn the people alive now.
 
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-\v 32 The men who lived in the ancient city of Nineveh turned from their sinful ways when Jonah preached to them. And now I, who am greater than Jonah, have come and preached to you, but you have not turned from your sinful ways. Therefore, at the time when God judges all people, the men who lived in Nineveh long ago will stand there and condemn the people alive now. "
+\v 32 The men who lived in the ancient city of Nineveh turned from their sinful ways when Jonah preached to them. And now I, who am greater than Jonah, have come and preached to you, but you have not turned from your sinful ways. Therefore, at the time when God judges all people, the men who lived in Nineveh long ago will stand there and condemn the people alive now."
 
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-\v 33 "People who light a lamp do not then hide it, or put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a lampstand so that those who enter the room or house can see the light.
+\v 33 "People who light a lamp do not then hide it or put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a lampstand so that those who enter the room or house can see the light.
 \v 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. If your eye is healthy, then your whole body is full of light. If, on the other hand, it is unhealthy, then your body will be full of darkness.
 \v 35 Therefore, be careful that the light in you is not darkness.
 \v 36 If your whole body is full of light and no part of it is darkened, all of your body will be full of light like the light of a lamp that enables you to see everything clearly."
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 \v 48 So when you build these buildings, you are declaring that you approve of what your ancestors did when they killed the prophets.
 
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-\v 49 So God, who is very wise, had said, 'I will send prophets and apostles to guide my people. But they will cause them to suffer greatly and will even kill some of them.'
+\v 49 So God, who is very wise, said, 'I will send prophets and apostles to guide my people. But they will cause them to suffer greatly and will even kill some of them.'
 \v 50 As a result, many of the people living now at this time will be considered guilty of the murder of all God's prophets from the time the world was created,
 \v 51 starting from when Abel was killed by his brother and continuing until the prophet Zechariah was killed in the temple between the altar and the holy place. Yes, the people living at this time will be considered guilty for all those murders of the prophets!
 
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-\v 1 Meanwhile, many thousands of people gathered around Jesus. There were so many that they were stepping on each other. But first he said to his disciples, "Be careful that you do not become like the Pharisees who act religious in public, but do evil things in secret. Just like yeast causes a lump of dough to rise, their evil behavior causes others to be hypocrites like they are.
+\v 1 Meanwhile, many thousands of people gathered around Jesus. There were so many that they were stepping on each other. But first he said to his disciples, "Be careful that you do not become like the Pharisees, who act religious in public, but do evil things in secret. Just like yeast causes a lump of dough to rise, their evil behavior causes others to be hypocrites like they are.
 
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 \v 2 People cannot cover up their sins. Someday God will let everyone know everything people are trying to hide.
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 \v 46 If he does that, his master might return at a time when the servant does not expect him. Then his master will punish him severely and assign him a place with those who do not serve him faithfully.
 
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-\v 47 The servant who knew what his master wanted but did not get ready and do it, will be severely punished.
-\v 48 But every servant who did not know what his master wanted him to do, and then did something wrong , will only get a mild punishment. A lot is expected from those people who have been given a lot. Even more is expected from those who have been entrusted with a lot."
+\v 47 The servant who knew what his master wanted but did not get ready and do it will be severely punished.
+\v 48 But every servant who did not know what his master wanted him to do, and then did something wrong, will only get a mild punishment. A lot is expected from those people who have been given a lot. Even more is expected from those who have been entrusted with a lot."
 
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-\v 49 "I came to earth to purify you like fire purifies metal. I wish this had already begun.
+\v 49 "I came to set the earth on fire. I wish that it were already on fire.
 \v 50 Soon I must go through a baptism of terrible suffering. I will continue to be distressed until my suffering is finished.
 
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-\v 57 Each of you ought to decide what is the right thing for you to do, while you still have time to do that!
+\v 57 Each of you ought to decide what is the right thing for you to do while you still have time to do that!
 \v 58 You should try to settle things with someone who has accused you while you are still on the way to the court. If he forces you to go to the judge, the judge could decide that you are guilty and turn you over to the court officer. Then that officer will put you in prison.
-\v 59 I tell you that if you go to prison, you will never get out, until you are able to pay every bit of what the judge says you owe."
+\v 59 I tell you that if you go to prison, you will never get out until you are able to pay every bit of what the judge says you owe."
 
 
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 \v 28 Then Jesus continued by saying, "You will see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the distance. All the prophets who lived long ago will also be there, where God will rule everything as king. But you will be outside, crying and grinding your teeth in pain!
 \v 29 Furthermore, many non-Jewish people will be inside. There will be ones who have come from lands to the north, east, south, and west. They will be feasting to celebrate that God is ruling everything.
-\v 30 Think about this: Some people who seem the least important now will be the most important then, and others who seem important now, will be the least important then."
+\v 30 Think about this: Some people who seem the least important now, will be the most important then, and others who seem important now, will be the least important then."
 
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 \v 31 That same day, some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, "Leave this area, because the ruler Herod Antipas wants to kill you!"
-\v 32 He replied to them, "Tell that fox Herod this message from me: 'Listen! I am expelling demons and performing miracles today, and I will continue doing it for a short time. After that, I will finish my work.
+\v 32 He replied to them, "Tell that fox Herod this message from me: 'Listen! I am expelling demons and performing miracles today, and I will continue doing it for a short time. After that, I will finish my work.'
 \v 33 But I must continue my trip to Jerusalem during the coming days, since it is not appropriate to kill a prophet in a place other than Jerusalem.
 
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-\v 34 Oh, people of Jerusalem! You killed the prophets who lived long ago, and you killed others, whom God sent to you, by throwing stones at them. Many times I wanted to gather you together to protect you like a hen gathers her young chicks under her wings. But you did not want me to do that.
+\v 34 Oh, people of Jerusalem! You killed the prophets who lived long ago and you killed others whom God sent to you, by throwing stones at them. Many times I wanted to gather you together to protect you like a hen gathers her young chicks under her wings. But you did not want me to do that.
 \v 35 Now look! God will no longer protect you, people of Jerusalem. I will also tell you this: I will enter your city only once more. After that, you will not see me until the time when I return, when you will say about me, 'May God bless this man who comes with God's authority!'"
 
 
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 \v 31 Jesus took the twelve disciples to a place by themselves and said to them, "Listen carefully! We are now going up to Jerusalem. While we are there, everything that the prophets wrote long ago about me, the Son of Man, will be accomplished.
 \v 32 My enemies will put me into the power of the non-Jews. They will mock me, treat me with disdain, and spit on me.
-\v 33 They will whip me, and then they will kill me. But, on the third day after that I will become alive again."
+\v 33 They will whip me and then they will kill me. But on the third day after that I will become alive again."
 
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 \v 34 But the disciples did not understand any of those things that he said. God prevented them from understanding the meaning of what he was telling them.