like the Son of Man, who did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life to redeem many people."

Then Jesus started off with him. So many people were going along with Jesus that they were crowding him from every side.

You know about Jesus of Nazareth and how God poured out on him the Holy Spirit and power. He went everywhere, doing good and healing all who were under the power of the Devil, for God was with him.

While Jesus was saying this, a messenger came from the official's house. "Your daughter has died," he told Jairus; "don't bother the Teacher any longer."

They came to Jesus and begged him earnestly, "This man really deserves your help.

When Simon Peter saw what had happened, he fell on his knees before Jesus and said, "Go away from me, Lord! I am a sinful man!"

I am no longer fit to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired workers." '

'Father,' the son said, 'I have sinned against God and against you. I am no longer fit to be called your son.'

I am not worth all the kindness and faithfulness that you have shown me, your servant. I crossed the Jordan with nothing but a walking stick, and now I have come back with these two groups.

Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.

I baptize you with water to show that you have repented, but the one who will come after me will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. He is much greater than I am; and I am not good enough even to carry his sandals.

There you will stay, I tell you, until you pay the last penny of your fine.

"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'

But the grace that God gives is even stronger. As the scripture says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.