AND he went out thence, and came into his native country; and his disciples followed him.2And when the sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many when they heard him were amazed, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and what is the wisdom given to him, that even such miracles are done by his hands?3Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, and Judah and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.4Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own family.5And he could not do there any miracle, except that laying his hands on a few sick persons he cured them.6And he marvelled at their infidelity.
And he went about the villages around, teaching.7And called the twelve, and began to send them two and two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits.8And he commanded them, that they should take nothing for the journey, except a staff only; neither scrip, nor bread, nor even brass money in their purse:9wearing sandals, and not to be clothed with two coats.10And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye enter into a family, there abide until ye depart thence.11And as many as shall not receive you, neither hearken to you, when ye go from thence, shake off the dust from beneath your feet, for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.12And going forth, they preached, that men should repent.13And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many sick persons, and cured them.
14And king Herod heard it (for his name was celebrated), and he said, This is John the Baptist, he is risen from the dead, and therefore miracles are wrought by him.15Others said, That it is Elias; and others said, He is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.16But when Herod heard it, he said, This is John whom I beheaded; he is risen from the dead.17For Herod himself had sent and seized upon John, and bound him in prison, for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife; because he had married her.18For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.19Therefore Herodias bore him a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not:20for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man; and paid great attention to him and when he heard him, did many things, and heard him with delight.21And a favourable day being come for her purpose, when Herod on his birth-day made a supper for his nobles, and military commanders, and the principal personages of Galilee;22and the daughter of this Herodias coming in, and dancing, and delighting Herod, and his company, the king said to the damsel, Ask me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.23And he swore unto her, That whatsoever thou shalt ask, I will give thee, even to the half of my kingdom.24Then she went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask? and she said, The head of John the Baptist.25And she came in immediately with eagerness to the king, and asked, saying, I desire that thou wilt give me on the spot, in a charger, the head of John the Baptist.26And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet on account of his oath, and those who sat with him, he would not refuse her.27And the king immediately sending a centinel, commanded his head to be brought thither: and he went, and beheaded him in the prison,28and brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother.29And when his disciples heard it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a sepulchre.
30And the disciples came together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.31And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and repose a little while: for there were multitudes coming and going, so that they had not even time to eat.32And they went into a desert place in a vessel privately.33And the multitudes observed them going off, and many knew him, and ran thither on foot out of all the cities, and got before them, and came together unto him.34And Jesus, when he landed, saw a vast multitude, and was moved with compassion towards them, for they were as sheep having no shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.35And when great part of the day was already gone, his disciples coming to him said, This is a desert place, and much of the day is already gone:36send them away, that they may go into the country places and villages around, and buy themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat.37But he answering said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy the value of two hundred denarii, in loaves, and give them to eat?38But he said to them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they said, Five, and two fishes.39And he commanded them to seat them all by companies on the green grass:40and they lay along row against row, a hundred deep, and fifty wide.41And taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, that they should set them before them, and the two fishes he divided among them all.42And they did all eat, and were filled:43and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.44And they who did eat of the loaves, were about five thousand men.
45And immediately he compelled his disciples to go on board the vessel, and to go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the multitude away.46And having bid them farewell, he went into a mountain to pray.47And when the evening was come, the vessel was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land.48And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them.49But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and screamed out:50for they all saw him, and were greatly agitated: and straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage, it is I, be not terrified.51And he went up to them into the vessel, and the wind ceased and they were beyond all imagination amazed in themselves, and lost in wonder.52For they reflected not upon the loaves, for their heart was hardened.
53And when they had passed over, they came to the land of Gennesareth, and went on shore.54And when they came out of the vessel, immediately perceiving him,55running through all parts of that country, they began to carry about on couches those who were afflicted with diseases, wherever they heard that he was.56And wherever they entered into villages or cities, or country places, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch, if but the fringe on his garment; and as many as touched it, were cured.
AND the Pharisees, and some of the scribes, who came from Jerusalem, collected together around him.2And seeing some of his disciples eating bread with hands unclean, that is, unwashed, they found fault.3For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.4And coming from the market, unless they have washed, they never eat. And there are many other things which they have by tradition received to observe, as the washings of cups, and pots, and vessels of brass, and couches.5Then the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, Why do not thy disciples walk conformable to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?6Then he answering said to them, Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you hypocrites, as it is written12, “This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.7Now vainly do they worship me, while teaching doctrines the commandments of men.”8For leaving the command of God, ye adhere to the tradition of men, the washings of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye practise.9And he said to them, Strangely do ye make void the command of God, that ye may observe your tradition.10For Moses said13, “Honour thy father and thy mother:” and “he that curseth father or mother, let him assuredly be put to death14.”11But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me;12then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his father, or his mother;13abrogating the word of God by the tradition, which ye have transmitted down; and many such like things ye do.
14And he called to him all the multitude, and said unto them, hear me all of you, and understand.15There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him, can make him unclean: but the things which come out from him, these are the things which make a man unclean.16If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.17And when he was come into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.18And he saith to them, Are ye also so defective of intelligence? Do you not consider, that every thing from without that entereth into a man, cannot make him unclean?19because it entereth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the vault, carrying off all the impurities of the food.20But, said he, what cometh out of a man, that makes a man unclean.21For from within out of the heart of men proceed wicked reasonings, adulteries, whoredoms, murders,22thefts, inordinate cravings, mischievous actions, knavery, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, folly:23all these wicked things come from within, and render a person unclean.
24And rising, he departed thence into the confines of Tyre and Sidon; and entering into a house, desired that no man should know it: yet he could not be hid.25For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet.26The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be cast out of her daughter.27And Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children’s bread, and throw it to the dogs.28But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.29And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy daughter.30And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on a couch.
31And again departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.32And they bring him a deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and they entreat him to put his hand upon him.33And he took him aside out of the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and spitting, he touched his tongue;34and looking up to heaven, he heaved a deep sigh, and saith unto him, Ephphatha! that is, Be opened.35And instantly his ears were opened, and the tie of his tongue loosed, and he spake distinctly.36And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged, the more abundantly they published it abroad.37And they were astonished beyond all imagination, saying, He hath done all things admirably; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
IN those days the multitude being exceedingly great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus calling his disciples to him, said unto them,2I have compassion on the multitude, for they have stayed with me already three days, and have nothing to eat:3and if I send them away fasting to their houses, they will faint on the road; for many of them came from a great distance.4His disciples answered him, Whence can a man here in the desert satisfy these with bread?5And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.6And he commanded the multitude to recline in order on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, having given thanks he brake them, and gave to his disciples, that they should set before the people; and they distributed them to the multitude.7And they had a few small fishes; and blessing, he commanded to set these also before them.8And they did eat and were filled and they took up what remained of the fragments, seven baskets.9And the persons who had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.10And immediately going into the vessel with his disciples, he came into the coasts of Dalmanutha.
11Then the Pharisees came out, and began to question him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.12And fetching a deep sigh from his very soul, he saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation.13And leaving them, going again on board the vessel, he departed to the other side.
14And they had forgotten to take bread, and had not with them in the vessel but a single loaf.15And he earnestly charged them, saying, Beware, take heed of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.16And they talked the matter over among themselves, saying, This is because we have no loaves of bread.17And Jesus knowing it said unto them, Why reason ye together, because ye have no loaves? Do ye not yet consider, nor understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened?18Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do ye not remember?19When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.20And when the seven loaves among the four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They said, Seven.21And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
22And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring him a blind man, and entreat him that he would touch him.23And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him without the city; and spitting on his eyes, he laid his hands upon him, and asked him if he saw aught.24And looking up, he said, I see men walking, as trees.25Then again he put his hands upon his eyes, and made him look up again: and he was entirely restored, and saw all men distinctly.26And he sent him away unto his own house, saying, Neither enter thou into the city, nor speak to any in the city.
27And Jesus and his disciples went out into the towns of Cæsarea Philippi: and on the road he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?28And they answered, John the Baptist: others say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.29And he said unto them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering, said unto him, Thou art the Messiah.30And he strictly enjoined them, that they should tell no man of this.
31And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be slain, and after three days rise again.32And he spake this saying openly. And Peter taking him aside, began to remonstrate with him.33But he turned himself around, and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou dost not relish the things which are of God, but those that are of men.
34Then calling to him the multitude, with his disciples, he said to them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.35For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the Gospel, he shall preserve it.36For what would it profit a man, though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss of his own soul?37Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?38For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, before this adulterous and sinful generation; of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels.
AND he said unto them, I tell you of a certainty, that there are some standing here who shall not taste of death, until they see the kingdom of God come with power.
2And six days after Jesus taketh with him Peter and James and John, only, and carrieth them up with him into an exceeding high mountain in great privacy; and was transfigured before them.3His garments became glistering, exceeding white, like snow; such as no fuller upon earth can whiten.4And there appeared to him Elias with Moses: and they were conversing with Jesus.5Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.6For he knew not what he should say: for they were very much affrighted.7And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.8And instantly looking round, they saw no man any longer with them, but Jesus only.9And as they were coming down from the mountain, he strictly charged them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, till after the Son of man should have arisen from the dead.10And they caught at that word, considering among themselves what this rising from the dead could mean.
11And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must come first?12Then he answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform all things; and how speaks the scripture of the Son of man? That he must suffer many things, and be treated with contempt.13But I say unto you, that Elias is come, and they have done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written of him.
14And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around them, and the scribes disputing with them.15And immediately all the multitude, when they beheld him, were struck with amazement, and coming to him, saluted him.16And he asked the scribes, What are ye disputing about among yourselves?17And one of the people addressing him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb spirit;18and wherever he seizeth him, he throws him into strong convulsions: and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines away. And I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were unable.19Then addressing him, he said, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me.20And they brought him unto him. And seeing him, instantly the spirit threw him into convulsions; and falling to the ground, he rolled about, foaming at the mouth.21And he asked his father, For how long a time hath this been the case with him? And he replied, From his infancy.22And often it hath cast him into the fire, and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have compassion upon us, and help us.23Then said Jesus unto him, Thisis the point: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.24And immediately the father of the child said with tears, I believe, Lord! help my unbelief!25Then Jesus, seeing that the multitude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter into him no more.26And screaming, and convulsing him violently, it came out: and the child lay as if dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.27But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up; and he arose.28And when he was come into the house, the disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast it out?29And he said to them, this kind can be driven out by nothing but prayer and fasting.
30And going from thence, they passed through Galilee: and he would not have any person know it.31For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him: and after being killed, the third day he shall rise again.32But they understood not the meaning of that declaration, and were afraid to ask him.
33And he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he asked them, What was the subject of your dispute among yourselves on the road?34But they held their peace. For they had been disputing with each other on the road, which was the greatest.35And when he was seated, he called the twelve, and saith to them, If any man desires to be the first, let him be last of all, and servant of all.36And taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,37Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me.
38Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow us.39Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able presently after to speak evil of me.40For he that is not against us, is for us.41For whosoever shall give you even a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.42And whosoever shall give occasion of offence to one of these little ones who believe in me, it were desirable for him rather that a milstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea.43And if thy hand cause thee to offend, cut it off: it were better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having both hands to go into hell, into the fire that never will be quenched:44where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.45And if thy foot cause thee to offend, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life halting, than having both feet to be cast into hell, into the fire which never can be quenched:46where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.47And if thine eye cause thee to offend, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into the fire of hell:48where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.49For every one shall be salted with fire, and every victim shall be sprinkled with salt.50Salt is good: but if the salt become insipid, with what will you season it? have salt in yourselves, and live in peace with each other.
AND arising, he went from thence into the coasts of Judea, through the country on the other side of the Jordan; and again the multitudes came together unto him; and as his custom was, he again taught them.2And the Pharisees coming to him, put a question to him, Is it lawful for a husband to put away his wife? tempting him.3He answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?4They said, Moses permitted to write a bill of divorce, and to put her away.5Then Jesus answering said unto them, For the hardness of your hearts he wrote you that ordinance.6But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female;7and said, For this cause shall a man forsake father and mother, and shall adhere to his wife;8and they two shall be one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh.9What therefore God hath yoked together, let no man separate.10And in the house the disciples again asked him of this matter.11And he said unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:12and if a wife put away her husband, and marrieth another, she committeth adultery.
13And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.14But when Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it.16And he took them in his arms, and laying his hand upon them, gave them his benediction.
17And as he went out to the road, a person ran to him, and kneeling down, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?18Then said Jesus unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, even God.19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery; Do not murder; Do not steal; Do not bear false witness; Honour thy father and mother.20Then he replying, said, Master, all these things have I observed from my youth.21Then Jesus looking upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one thing thou art defective: go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up thy cross, and follow me.22And groaning over this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had many estates.23And Jesus looking round, said to his disciples, How difficultly shall they who have riches enter into the kingdom of God!24Then his disciples were astonished at these words. But Jesus again addressing them, said unto them, Children, how difficult is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!25It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.26And they were exceedingly amazed, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?27And Jesus looking upon them, said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
28And Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.29Then Jesus in reply said, Verily I say unto you, there is no man who hath left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake and the Gospel’s,30who shall not receive an hundred-fold more now, at this very time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecution, and in the world to come life everlasting.31But many first, will be last; and the last, first.
32And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was advancing before them: and they were astonished; and followed him full of fear. And again taking the twelve aside, he began to tell them what things were about to befall him:33For, lo! said he, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests, and to the scribes; and they will condemn him to death, and will deliver him to the Gentiles:34and they will insult him, and scourge him, and spit upon him, and kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
35And James and John the sons of Zebedee came to him, saying, Master, we desire that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we request.36He said unto them, What will ye that I should do for you?37They say unto him, Grant us to sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy glory.38Then Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup which I drink? and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised?39And they said unto him, We are able. Then said Jesus unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup of which I drink; and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised:40but to sit on my right-hand, and on my left, is not mine to give; but to those for whom it is prepared.41And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant against James and John.42But Jesus called them, and said to them, Ye know that they who appear to rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them; and their great men exercise dominion over them.43But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant:44and whosoever will be first, let him be the servant of all.45For the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to be a servant, and to give his life a ransom for many.
46And they came to Jericho. And as he was going out of Jericho with his disciples, and a great multitude, Bartimeus, the blind, the son of Timeus, sat by the road-side begging:47and hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, and say, O Son of David, Jesus, have mercy on me!48And many chid him, that he should be silent: but he cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!49And Jesus stood still, and ordered him to be called: and they call the blind man, saying to him, Cheer up, arise; he calleth thee.50Then casting off his cloak, he arose, and came to Jesus.51And Jesus addressing him, said, What dost thou wish that I should do for thee? And the blind man said to him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight!52Then said Jesus unto him, Go thy way: thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received sight, and followed Jesus in the road.
AND when he drew nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,2and saith unto them, Go into the village opposite to you: and immediately as you enter it, you will find a foal tied, on which no man yet hath rode; loose him, and bring him hither.3And if any man say to you, Why do ye this? say, That the Lord hath need of it; and immediately he will send it hither.4And they went, and found the foal tied to a gate without, where two ways met; and they untie him.5Then some of those who stood by, said unto them, What are ye about, untying the colt?6Then they said unto them, as Jesus commanded them: and they permitted them to do it.7And they brought the colt to Jesus, and put on him their garments; and he rode upon it.8And multitudes spread their garments on the road: and others cut off boughs from the trees, and strewed them on the road.9And they who went before, and who followed after, cried, saying, Hosanna: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.10Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that is coming in the name of the Lord: hosanna in the highest.11And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and looking round about upon all things, it being now even-tide, he departed to Bethany with the twelve.12And on the morrow, as they were coming out of Bethany, he was hungry:13and seeing a fig-tree at a distance, full of leaves, he went to it, expecting probably that he might find some fruit upon it: and when he came to it, he found none, only leaves: for it was not agoodseason for figs.14And Jesus spake and said to it, Let no man eat fruit from thee henceforth for ever. And his disciples heard him.
15And they came to Jerusalem and Jesus entered into the temple, and began to cast out those who sold and bought in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of those who sold doves;16and would not suffer that any person should carry a vessel through the temple.17And he taught them, saying, Is it not written, that “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations?” but ye have made it a den of thieves.18And the scribes and chief priests heard him, and sought how they might destroy him: for they were afraid of him, because all the people were exceedingly struck with his teaching,19And when the evening came, he went away out of the city.
20And in the morning, as they were passing by, they saw the fig-tree withered from the roots.21And Peter reminding him said, Rabbi, behold, the fig-tree which thou cursedst is withered away.22And Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God.23For verily I say to you, That whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou lifted up, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall harbour no doubt in his heart, but believe that what he saith shall come to pass; whatsoever he may speak shall be done for him.24Therefore I say unto you, That all things whatever ye ask in prayer, believe that ye shall receive them, and they shall be given you.25And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have a matter against any man: that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.26But if ye forgive not, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
27And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, come to him,28and say to him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority, that thou shouldest do these things?29Then Jesus answering said unto them, I also will ask you one question; and answer me; and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.30The baptism of John, was it of heaven, or of men? answer me.31And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?32but if we say of men—they feared the people: for all men held John to be in truth a prophet.33And they answering said to Jesus, We do not know. And Jesus in reply said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
AND he began to speak to them in parables. A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and digged a wine-press, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went abroad.2And in the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.3But they took him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.4And again he sent unto them another servant; and they cut the account short with him, by stoning him, and sent him away shamefully treated.5And again he sent another; and him, they slew; and many others, some of whom they beat, and others they killed.6Now he had yet one son, his beloved, and he sent him unto them last, saying, They will reverence my son.7But these husbandmen said to each other, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be our own.8And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.9What then will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give his vineyard to others.10Have ye never read this scripture? “The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner:11this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.”12And they sought to seize him, and were afraid of the people: for they knew that he had spoken this parable against them: and leaving him, they departed.
13And they sent unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might entrap him in discourse.14And they come and say to him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Cæsar, or not?15shall we pay, or shall we not pay it? but he, perceiving their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it.16And they brought it. And he said unto them, Whose figure and inscription is this? they say unto him, Cæsar’s.17And Jesus addressing them, said, Render the things which are Cæsar’s, to Cæsar; and what belongs to God, to God. And they marvelled at him.
18And the Sadducees come to him, who say that there is no resurrection; and they put a question to him, saying,19Master, Moses left it in writing for us, that if a man’s brother die, and leave a wife, and leave no children; that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed for his brother.20Now there were seven brothers; and the first took a wife, and dying left no issue:21and the second took her, and died, and neither did he leave issue; and the third in like manner.22And the seven had her, and left no issue. Last of all died also the wife.23In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife of them shall she be? for the seven had the very same wife.24And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, from not knowing the scriptures, and the power of God?25For when they rise from the dead, they will neither marry, nor be given in marriage; but they are as the angels which are in heaven.26But concerning the dead, that they do rise; have ye not read in the book of Moses, how God spake to him at the bush, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?27He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. Ye are therefore vastly erroneous.
28And one of the scribes coming, and hearing them questioning him, perceiving that he had answered them admirably, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?29Then Jesus replied to him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear O Israel; the Lord thy God is one Lord:30and thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. This is the first commandment.31And the second, like it, is this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: there is no greater commandment than these.32And the scribe said unto him, Admirably, Master! thou hast spoken the very truth: for there is one God; and there is no other besides him:33and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength; and to love his neighbour as himself, is better than all burnt offerings, and sacrifices.34And Jesus perceiving that he had answered as a man of intelligence, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man thenceforth presumed to question him.
35And Jesus addressing them said, as he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Messiah is the Son of David?36for David himself saith by the Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thy enemies the foot-stool for thy feet.37David himself therefore calleth him Lord; and whence then is he his son? And a vast multitude heard him with delight.
38And he spake to them in the course of his teaching, Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in trailing robes, and like salutations in the places of concourse,39and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the first couch at suppers:40who devour widows’ houses, and in pretence make long prayers: such shall receive greater damnation.
41And as Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, he saw a multitude casting money into the treasury: and many who were rich cast in manypieces.42And one poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which is a farthing.43And having called his disciples, he said unto them, I tell you truly, that this poor widow hath cast in more than all who have cast into the treasury:44for all they have cast in of their superfluities; but she from her indigence hath cast in all that she had, even her whole substance.
AND as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said unto him, Master, behold what vast stones, and what structures!2And Jesus answering said to him, Beholdest thou these magnificent structures? there shall not be left one stone upon another which shall not be thrown down.3And as he was sitting on the mount of Olives, opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,4Tell us, when shall these things be? and what is the sign when all these things shall come to pass?5Then Jesus answering them, began to say, Beware that no man deceive you:6for many will come in my name, saying, I am the Messiah; and shall deceive many.7But when ye hear of wars, and rumours of wars, be not troubled: for these things must be; but the end is not yet.8And nation shall rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and commotions: these are the beginnings of sorrows.9But take ye heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to their sanhedrims, and to the synagogues; ye shall be beaten with rods, and be set before kings and governors for my name’s sake, for a testimony unto them.10And the Gospel must first be preached to all nations.11But when delivering you up, they shall bring you to the bar, be not previously anxious what ye shall say, neither premeditate: for it shall be given to you at that very hour, what ye shall speak: for it is not you, who are speaking, but the Holy Ghost.12And brother shall deliver up brother unto death, and the father the son: and children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.13And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake. But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.14But when ye see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing where it ought not (let him that readeth observe), then let those who are in Judea fly to the mountains:15and let not him who is on the roof go down into the house, nor enter into it, to carry away any thing out of the house:16and he that is in the field, let him not return back to take his garment.17But wo to those who are big with child, and who have infants at their breasts in those days!18And pray that your flight be not in winter.19For these days shall bring tribulation, such as the like hath never been from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, and never shall be more.20And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been preserved: but for the sake of those elect, whom he hath elected, he hath shortened the days.21And then, if any man say to you, Lo, here is the Messiah! or, lo there! believe it not.22For many false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and shall propose signs and wonders to deceive, if it were possible, even the elect.23But be ye on your guard: lo! I have told you all things:24but in those days, after that distressing season, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not emit her light;25and the stars of the heaven will be falling, and the powers that are in heaven will be shaken.26And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with vast power and glory.27And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather to him his elect from the four winds, from the extremity of the earth to the utmost bound of heaven.28Now learn from the fig-tree, a parable; When her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh;29so also you, when ye see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.30Verily I say unto you, That this generation shall not pass away, until all these things are fulfilled.31Heaven and earth shall pass away; but my words shall never pass away.
32But of that day and hour knoweth no man, nor the angels which are in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father.33Take ye heed, watch, and pray; for ye know not when the time is.34As a man going abroad, when he left his abode, and gave his servants authority, and to each his work, commanded also the porter to watch.35Watch ye therefore; for ye know not at what time the master of the house cometh, at evening, or midnight, or cock-crowing, or in the morning:36lest coming suddenly he find you asleep.37Now what I say to you, I say to all, Watch.
NOW the passover and the feast of unleavened bread were but two days distant; and the chief priests, and the scribes, sought how they might seize him by craft, and kill him.2But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be a commotion among the people.3And when he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at table, a woman came, having an alabaster vase of ointment, of genuine spikenard, of vast value: and breaking the vase, she let it flow down upon his head.4And there were some who felt indignation within themselves, saying, Wherefore is this waste of the ointment made?5For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor. And they bitterly murmured against her.6Then said Jesus, Let her alone; why give ye her uneasiness? she hath performed a laudable act towards me.7For the poor ye have always with you, and when ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.8What was in her power she hath done; she has seized the opportunity to anoint my body beforehand for burial.9Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached through the whole world, there shall, what she hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
10Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, that he might betray him unto them.11When they heard it, they rejoiced, and promised to give him a sum in silver. And he watched how opportunely he might deliver him up.
12And on the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare for thee to eat the passover?13And he sent two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water, follow him.14And where he enters, say to the master of the family. That the teacher saith, Where is the dining-room, where I may eat the passover with my disciples?15And he will shew you a large upper room ready furnished: there make preparation for us.16And his disciples went out, and came into the city, and found as he had spoken to them; and they made ready the passover.
17And when it was evening he came with the twelve.18And as they sat at table, and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I tell you, That one of you, who is eating with me, shall betray me.19And they began to be very sorry, and to say to him, one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?20But he answering said to them, It is one of the twelve, who is dipping his hand with me into the dish.21The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him; but wo to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been desirable for that man if he had never been born.
22And as they were eating, Jesus taking a loaf, when he had blessed, brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.23And taking the cup, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them; and they all drank out of it.24And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.25Verily I say unto you, That I will henceforth no more drink of the produce of the vine, until that day when I shall drink it new in the kingdom of God.
26And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.27And Jesus saith to them, All ye will be offended at me this night; for it is written, “I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be dispersed:”28but after I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.29Then said Peter unto him, Though all should be offended, yet will not I.30And Jesus saith to him, Verily I tell thee, That to-day, in the course of this very night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt thrice deny me.31But he said with more vehement assertion, Though I should die with thee, yet would I in no wise deny thee. And they all spake also in the same manner.
32And they come to a place called Gethsemane, and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here whilst I shall pray.33And he taketh Peter, and James, and John, with him; and he began to be filled with horrible dread, and to be sunk under dejection of spirit:34and he saith to them, My soul is deeply afflicted even to death: abide here, and watch.35And he went a little farther forward, and fell on the earth, and prayed, that if it were possible the hour might pass from him.36And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; remove this cup from me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.37And he came and found them asleep: and saith unto Peter, Sleepest thou? hast thou not strength to watch with me a single hour?38Watch ye and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.39And again he went away, and prayed, speaking the same sentence.40And when he returned, he found them again sleeping; for their eyes were weighed down: and they knew not what to answer him.41Then the third time he cometh, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and repose: it is enough, the hour is come; lo! the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners;42arise, let us go; behold, the traitor approaches me.43And immediately, while he was yet speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came up, and a great multitude with him, with swords and staves, from the chief priests, and scribes, and elders.44Now he that betrayed him, had given them a countersign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, seize him, and lead him off safely.45And coming, he immediately drew up to him and said, Rabbi, Rabbi, and kissed him.46Then they laid their hands on him, and seized him.47And one particular person of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.48And Jesus addressing them said, Are ye come out as against a robber, with swords and staves, to apprehend me?49Daily was I with you in the temple teaching, and ye laid no hold upon me: butthis is donethat the scriptures might be fulfilled.
50Then they all deserting him, fled.51And a certain youth followed him, having a linen cloth wrapped round his naked body; and the young men laid hold of him;52and leaving the linen cloth behind, he fled naked from them.
53And they led Jesus unto the high-priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes.54And Peter followed him at a distance, until he came into the palace of the high-priest: and was seated with the servants, and warming himself at the fire.
55Then the chief priests, and the whole sanhedrim, sought for witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death; yet found none.56For many bore false witness against him, and their attestations did not correspond.57And certain persons rising up, bore false witness against him, saying,58We have heard him affirm, I will destroy this temple made with hands, and after three days I will build another not made with hands.59But even then their testimony was not correspondent.60So the high-priest rising up in the midst interrogated Jesus, Answerest thou nothing? What is it that these witness against thee?61But he kept silence, and made them not a word of reply. Again the high-priest questioned him, and said to him, Art thou the Messiah, the Son of the blessed?62Then said Jesus, I am. And ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.63Then the high-priest rent his clothes, and said, What farther need have we of witnesses?64Ye have heard his blasphemy. What think ye? And they all adjudged him to be deserving of death.65And some began to spit upon him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say to him, Prophesy: and the servants slapped him on the face with their hands.
66And as Peter was in the hall, at the lower end, there came to him one of the high-priest’s maid-servants:67and seeing Peter warming himself, stedfastly looking at him, she said, Thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.68Then he denied it, saying, I do not so much as know him, nor understand what thou art saying. And he went out into the vestibule; and the cock crew.69And a maid-servant observing him again; began to say to those who stood by, This man is one of them.70Then he denied it again. And after a little while, they who stood by said to Peter, Of a certainty thou art one of them; for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech is correspondent.71Then began he to make the most dreadful imprecations, and to swear, I know not the man of whom ye speak.72And the second time the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus spake unto him, That before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And casting his mantle over his face, he wept.
AND immediately the chief priests having held a council in the morning, with the elders, and scribes, and the whole sanhedrim, after binding Jesus, led him away, and delivered him up to Pilate.2And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? He answering said to him, Thou sayest true.3And the chief priests laid many accusations against him.4Then Pilate again interrogated him, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they testify against thee.5But Jesus notwithstanding made not a word of reply; so that Pilate marvelled.
6Now at the feast, he released one prisoner to them, whomsoever they petitioned for.7And there was one called Barabbas, bound with those who had made an insurrection with him, and had committed murder in the insurrection.8And the multitude, clamorous, began to petition him to do, as he had always done to them.9Then Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the king of the Jews?10(For he knew that out of envy the chief priests had delivered him up.)11Then the chief priests stirred up the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.12Then Pilate addressing them, said unto them again, What therefore do you wish that I should do with him whom ye call the king of the Jews?13And they cried out again, Crucify him.14Then Pilate said unto them, But what criminal act hath he done? And they cried the more vociferously, Crucify him.15So Pilate, willing to do what would be satisfactory to the people, released to them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus to be scourged, in order to be crucified.
16Then the soldiers led him to the hall, which is the Prætorium, and called together the whole band.17And they invested him with a robe of purple, and platting a crown of thorns, put it about his head,18and began to pay their salutations to him, Hail, King of the Jews!19And they struck him on the head with a cane, and spat upon him, and bowing their knees payed him homage.20And when they had treated him with mockery, they took off the purple robe from him, and clothed him with his own garments, and led him out to crucify him.21And they compel one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was passing by, coming out of the field, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.
22And they convey him to a place called Golgotha, which is being interpreted, The place of a skull.23And they gave him to drink wine medicated with myrrh: but he received it not.24And having crucified him, they divided his garments, casting the lot upon them, what each should take.25Now it was the third hour, and they crucified him.26And there was an inscription of his crime written over him, THE KING OF THE JEWS.27And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right hand, and the other on his left.28And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, “And he was reckoned among the transgressors.”29And they who passed along, blasphemed him, shaking their heads, and saying, Aha! thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,30save thyself, and come down from the cross.31And in the same manner also, the chief priests mocking him, among each other, with the scribes, said, He saved others, himself he cannot save.32Thou Messiah, King of Israel, come now down from the cross, that we may see, and believe. Even those who were crucified with him railed on him.
33Now when the sixth hour came, there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.34And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabacthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, for what cause hast thou abandoned me?35And some of those who stood by, hearing him, said, Behold, he crieth for Elias.36Then one ran, and filling a sponge with vinegar, fixed it round a cane, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone, let us see if Elias comes to take him down.37Then Jesus, uttering a loud cry, gave up the ghost.
38And the vail of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom.39And the centurion, who stood opposite to him, observing, that with such a cry he gave up the ghost, said, Assuredly this was the Son of God.
40Now there were also women looking on at a distance; among whom also was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the small, and the mother of Joses, and Salome.41These women followed him when he was in Galilee, and supplied his wants; and many other women who went up with him to Jerusalem.
42And when the evening was now come (since it was the preparation, that is the day preceding the sabbath),43Joseph, who was from Arimathea, came, a respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself also was expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.44Then Pilate marvelled that he should be already dead: and calling for the centurion, he asked him, If he had been dead any time.45And when he knew it from the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.46And having bought a wrapper of fine linen, and taken him down, he wrapped him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a sepulchre, which was hewn out of a rock; and rolled a stone to the door of the sepulchre.47Now Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid.
AND when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, purchased aromatics, that they might come, and anoint him.2And very early on the first day of the week, they come to the sepulchre, as the sun was rising.3And said among themselves, Who will roll away for us the stone from the door of the sepulchre?4And looking again, they saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was vastly large.5And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting at the right hand, clothed in a white robe; and they were greatly terrified.6But he saith unto them, Be not affrighted, ye seek Jesus the Nazarean, who was crucified; he is risen, he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.7But go, tell his disciples, and Peter, that he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he told you.8And they going out hastily, fled from the sepulchre, for trembling and astonishment had seized them: and they said not a word to any person, for they were affrighted.
9Now being arisen early, on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.10She going, told it to those who had been with him, as they were wailing and weeping.11And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had been seen by her, gave no credit to her.
12Then after this, he was manifested under another form, to two of them as they were walking, and going into the country.13And they came back and told the news to the rest; neither did they believe them.14Afterwards he shewed himself to the eleven, as they were sitting at table, and upbraided them for their infidelity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he was risen.15And he said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; and he that believeth not shall be damned.17And these signs shall follow those that believe: in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly potion, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover health.
19Then the Lord, after having thus spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.20But they going forth preached every where, the Lord working mightily with them, and confirming the word, by attendant miracles.