Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something.

Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.

Jesus said to his disciples: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

“Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you and observe your commandments!

Beloved: Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

The Lord said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.

Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.

Moses spoke to the people, saying: “This day the Lord, your God, commands you to observe these statutes and decrees.

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.

Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your right­eousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.