36 And Jesus said, Before the days of Abraham I am.

37 Again the scribes and Pharisees were in a rage; they took up stones to cast at him, but, like a phantom of the night, he disappeared; the people knew not where he went.

CHAPTER 136.

Jesus teaches in the temple. Relates the parable of the good Samaritan. Goes to Bethany. Teaches in Lazarus’ home. Rebukes Martha for her anxiety about the things of this life.

And Jesus stood again within the temple courts and taught.

2 A master of the law was sent to question him that he might find a cause to censure and accuse him of a crime.

3 He said, Lord, tell me what to do that I may have eternal life?

4 And Jesus said, You know the law; what does it say?

5 The lawyer answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, with all your mind, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.

6 And Jesus said, Lo, you have answered well; this do and you shall live.