Mark 6:45-52
“Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” He got into the boat with them and the wind died down.
“Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” He got into the boat with them and the wind died down.
‘You see this child: he is destined for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel, destined to be a sign that is rejected – and a sword will pierce your own soul too – so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare.’
‘Why were you looking for me?’ he replied. ‘Did you not know that I must be busy with my Father’s affairs?’
So they hurried away and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger.
Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary; of her was born Jesus who is called Christ.
‘Mine is not a kingdom of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, my men would have fought to prevent my being surrendered to the Jews. But my kingdom is not of this kind.’
In the same way, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine virtuous men who have no need of repentance.