Quotes About Celebration

So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Fatherís kingdom.”

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? As long as He is with them, they cannot fast.

On Herodís birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”

Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.

The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”

So the disciples left and went into the city, where they found everything as Jesus had described. And they prepared the Passover.

Truly I tell you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.”

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,

In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.

Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them.

Then they said to Him, “Johnís disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.”