Luke 12:54-59

Interpreting the Time

54 He also said to the crowds: "When you see a cloud rising in the west, right away you say, 'A storm is coming,' and so it does.

55 And when the south wind is blowing, you say, 'It's going to be a scorcher!' and it is.

56 Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why don't you know how to interpret this time?

Settling Accounts

57 "Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?

58 As you are going with your adversary to the ruler, make an effort to settle with him on the way. Then he won't drag you before the judge, the judge hand you over to the bailiff, and the bailiff throw you into prison.

59 I tell you, you will never get out of there until you have paid the last cent." ^[a]