Lexicon :: Strong's G5130 - toutōn

“And don’t presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones.

“Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commands and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

“But let your ‘yes’ mean ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ mean ‘no.’ Anything more than this is from the evil one.

“Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was adorned like one of these.

“For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

“And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple,[fn] truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”

As these men were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?

“But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to fall away ​— ​it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea.

“See to it that you don’t despise one of these little ones, because I tell you that in heaven their angels continually view the face of my Father in heaven.[fn]

“In the same way, it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones perish.

“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

“Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

“The second is, Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other command greater than these.”

“Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance. And don’t start saying to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones.

Then John’s disciples told him about all these things. So John summoned two of his disciples

“Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers? ”

“Consider how the wildflowers grow: They don’t labor or spin thread. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was adorned like one of these.

“For the Gentile world eagerly seeks all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

“It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to stumble.

They understood none of these things. The meaning of the saying[fn] was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.

“But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you. They will hand you over to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.

“But when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is near.”

Together they were discussing everything that had taken place.

“You are witnesses of these things.

Jesus responded to him, “Do you believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this.”

“For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he is doing, and he will show him greater works than these so that you will be amazed.

However, many from the crowd believed in him and said, “When the Messiah comes, he won’t perform more signs than this man has done, will he? ”

“Truly I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do. And he will do even greater works than these, because I am going to the Father.

“I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in me through their word.

When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John,[fn] do you love me more than these? ”

“Yes, Lord,” he said to him, “you know that I love you.”

“Feed my lambs,” he told him.

This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true.

“beginning from the baptism of John until the day he was taken up from us ​— ​from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

Then they prayed, “You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen

“We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

“Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, and all his followers were dispersed and came to nothing.

“So in the present case, I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of human origin, it will fail;

“People! Why are you doing these things? We are people also, just like you, and we are proclaiming good news to you, that you turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

“For it was the Holy Spirit’s decision ​— ​and ours ​— ​not to place further burdens on you beyond these requirements:

“But if these are questions about words, names, and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”

And they all[fn] seized Sosthenes, the leader of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal, but none of these things mattered to Gallio.

“Therefore, since these things are undeniable, you must keep calm and not do anything rash.

“Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt some time ago and led four thousand men of the Assassins into the wilderness? ”

“By examining him yourself you will be able to discern the truth about these charges we are bringing against him.”

But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, replied to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried before me there on these charges? ”

“Since I was at a loss in a dispute over such things, I asked him if he wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these matters.

“For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple and were trying to kill me.

“For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak boldly to him. For I am convinced that none of these things has escaped his notice, since this was not done in a corner.

“I wish before God,” replied Paul, “that whether easily or with difficulty,[fn] not only you but all who listen to me today might become as I am ​— ​except for these chains.”

As you once disobeyed God but now have received mercy through their disobedience,

For my part I have used none of these rights, nor have I written these things that they may be applied in my case. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast!