Luke 20

“And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the…” This familiar narrative signal moves the clock forward. What follows is a new scene, consequence, or answer to an earlier tension.

“And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.” Naming John keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.” The line’s distinctive content terms include tell. Its relationship to verses 6 and 8 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.” Naming Jesus and Neither keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen…” The line’s distinctive content terms include began, certain, country. Its relationship to verses 10 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the…” The line’s distinctive content terms include husbandmen, beat, empty. Its relationship to verses 9 and 11 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.” The line’s distinctive content terms include beat, empty, entreated. Its relationship to verses 10 and 12 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.” The line’s distinctive content terms include third, wounded. Its relationship to verses 11 and 13 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they…” The line’s distinctive content terms include chief, feared, hands. Its relationship to verses 18 and 20 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his…” The line’s distinctive content terms include authority, deliver, feign. Its relationship to verses 19 and 21 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person…” Naming Master keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cæsar’s.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things which be…” Naming Render keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.” The line’s distinctive content terms include answer, held, hold. Its relationship to verses 25 and 27 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,” Naming Sadducees keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his…” Naming Master and Moses keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.” The number seven makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.” The line’s distinctive content terms include childless, died, second. Its relationship to verses 29 and 31 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.” The number seven makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“Last of all the woman died also.” Naming Last keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of…” Naming Neither keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God…” Naming Abraham keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.” Naming Master keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.” The line’s distinctive content terms include durst, question. Its relationship to verses 39 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The \+nd LORD\+nd said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,” Naming David keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.” Naming Till keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,” The line’s distinctive content terms include audience, disciples, people. Its relationship to verses 44 and 46 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in…” Naming Beware keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.