ACCORDING TO
LUKE.
SINCE many have attempted to compose a narrative of facts, confirmed to us by the fullest evidence:2exactly as they delivered them to us, who were eve witnesses from the first, and ministers of the word;3it seemed right to me also, having obtained accurate knowledge of all things from above, to write to thee in regular order, most excellent Theophilus,4to the intent that thou mayest clearly know the certainty of those matters, concerning which thou hast been instructed.
5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abiah: and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elisabeth.6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.7And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were far advanced in years.8And it came to pass, as he discharged his priestly office in the order of his periodical ministration before God,9according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to his lot to burn the incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.10And all the multitude of people was praying without, at the time of the burning the incense.11And an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing on the right side of the altar of incense.12And Zacharias was agitated greatly at the sight, and fear fell upon him.13But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.14And it shall give thee joy and exultation; and many shall rejoice at his birth:15for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; and he shall never drink wine, nor any intoxicating liquor; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord, their God.17And he shall go forth before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to convert the hearts of fathers with their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people ready for the Lord.
18And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife far advanced in her age.19And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to proclaim these glad tidings to thee.20And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and unable to speak, until that day when these things shall come to pass, because thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled at their exact time.
21And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.22And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb.23And it came to pass, when the days of his ministry were fulfilled, he went to his own house.24And after those days Elisabeth his wife conceived, and kept herself in retirement five months, saying,25Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked upon me to take away my reproach among men.
26Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, the name of which was Nazareth,27to a virgin of the house of David, betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph; and the virgin’s name was Mary.28And the angel coming in to her said, All hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.29And when she saw him, she was greatly agitated at his address: and reasoned in herself what kind of salutation this could be.30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God.31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS.32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father;33and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end.34And Mary said, How shall this be, seeing I know not man?35And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee; wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God.36And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth monthof pregnancywith her who was called barren.37For there is nothing impossible with God.38Then said Mary, Behold a servant of the Lord, be it to me according to thy declaration. And the angel departed from her.
39Then Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah,40and entered into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth.41And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:42and she exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.43And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?44For, lo! as the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in my womb.45And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.
46And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,47and my spirit hath exulted in God my Saviour:48for he hath looked upon the lowly state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations pronounce me blessed.49For the Mighty One hath done great things for me; and holy is his name.50And his mercy is upon those who fear him, from generation to generation.51He hath displayed strength from his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.52He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and hath exalted the lowly.53He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.54He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he might be mindful of mercy for ever;55as he had spoken to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed.56And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her home.
57Now Elisabeth’s time was up that she should be delivered; and she brought a son.58And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her.59And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias.60And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John.61And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is called by this name.62And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.63And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote, saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised.64Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God.65And great awe fell on all those who dwelt around them: and in all the mountainous country of Judea, all these circumstances were the subject of conversation.66And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
67And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,68Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people;69and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David:70as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning:71even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;72to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant:73the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,74to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him,75in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life.76And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;77to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins,78through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high,79to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.80And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered.2(And this first enrolment was made by Cyrenius,afterwardsgovernor of Syria)3And all went to be registered, every one to his own city.4Then Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and family of David;5to be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child.6And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.7And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air, and keeping guard over their flock by night.9And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were exceedingly affrighted.10And the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.11Because this day there is born for you a Saviour, which is Messiah, the Lord, in the city of David.12And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.13And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,14Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace! towards men complacence.15And it came to pass, as the angels went from them into heaven, the men, the shepherds, said also to each other, Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath happened, which the Lord hath made known to us.16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in the manger:17and when they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to them respecting this child.18And all who heard it, marvelled at the things told them by the shepherds.19But Mary carefully preserved all these declarations, laying them together in her heart, in order to apprehend their meaning.20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things which they had heard and seen, exactly as had been told them.
21And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising the child, his name also was called JESUS, the name imposed by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22And when the days of her purification were accomplished according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;23as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male child, that openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord;24and to offer a sacrifice, according to what is prescribed in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
25And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.26And it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.27And he came by the spirit into the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the child Jesus, that they might do according to what was the custom of the law concerning him;28and he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,29Now dismiss thy servant, Lord, according to thy word, in peace;30for my eyes have seen thy salvation,31which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.32A light to give revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to thy people Israel.
33And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things spoken concerning him.34And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall, and rising again of many in Israel; and for a marked object to be spoken against;35(so shall a dart pierce through thy own soul) that the reasonings of many hearts may be laid open,
36And there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asser: she was far advanced in old age, having lived but seven years with a husband, from her virgin state:37though she was now a widow, of about eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple, attending the divine service, with fastings and prayers night and day:38and at the very same moment coming up, she also in turn confessed the Lord, and spake of him to all who were expecting redemption in Jerusalem.
39And when they had finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, into their own city Nazareth.40And the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
41And his parents went annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast.43And when they had concluded the days, as they were returning, the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew it not:44but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their relations and acquaintances;45and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.46And it came to pass after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them and asking them questions.47And all who heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and answers.48And when they saw him, they were struck with surprise; and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou behaved to us in this manner? lo! thy father and I have been seeking thee in anguish of heart.49And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be occupied with my Father’s affairs?50And they understood not the meaning of what he spake to them.51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart.52And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
NOW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene:2when Annas and Caiaphas were high-priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness;3and he came into all the country on the confines of Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;4as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, saying, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths strait:5every valley shall be filled up, and every mountain and hill shall be levelled, and the crooked ways made strait, and the rough roads smooth:6and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”7He said, therefore, to the multitudes who came out to be baptised by him, Ye broods of vipers, who hath warned you to fly from the approaching wrath?8Produce then fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say in yourselves, We have a father, even Abraham; for I say unto you, That God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.9But now is the ax laid even to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that produceth not good fruit, is cut down and cast into the fire.
10And the multitudes asked him, saying, What then shall we do?11And he answering said to them, He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none; and he that hath provisions, let him do in like manner.12Then came also the farmers of the taxes to be baptised, and they said unto him, Master, what shall we do?13He said unto them, Exact nothing more than is appointed for you.14And the military men also asked him, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Extort nothing by force; nor turn informers; and be content with your pay.
15Now when the people were in expectation, and many reasoned in their hearts respecting John, whether he were the Messiah,16John addressed himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptise you with water; but one mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie: he shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost and with fire;17whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing-floor, and collect the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.18Thus in many and various discourses exhorting them, he preached the glad tidings of the gospel to the people.
19Now Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him, on account of Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the other wicked actions which he had done,20added this also to all the rest, and shut up John in prison.
21Now it came to pass, at the time when John was baptising all the people, that Jesus also was baptised, and as he prayed, the heaven was opened,22and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily form, like a dove, upon him, and a voice came from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.
23And Jesus himself was about thirty years of age when he began his ministry, being (as was supposed the son of Joseph) of Heli,24of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph,25of Mattathias, of Amos, of Naum, of Esli, of Nagge,26of Maath, of Mattathias, of Semei, of Joseph, of Juda,27of Joanna, of Rhesa, of Zerubbabel, of Salathiel, of Neri,28of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmodam, of Er,29of Jose, of Eliezer, of Jorim, of Matthat, of Levi,30of Simeon, of Judah, of Joseph, of Jonan, of Eliakim,31of Melea, of Menan, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David,32of Jesse, of Obed, of Booz, of Salmon, of Naasson,33of Aminadab, of Aram, of Esrom, of Phares, of Judah,34of Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Terah, of Nachor,35of Saruch, of Ragau, of Phalec, of Heber, of Sala,36of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech,37of Methusaleh, of Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan,38of Enos, of Seth, of Adam,the sonof God.
THEN Jesus full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the spirit into the wilderness,2being tempted forty days by the devil; and did eat nothing during those days: and when they were ended, afterwards he was hungry.3And the devil said to him, If thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it become a loaf.4And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
5And the devil taking him up into an exceeding high mountain, displayed before him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time:6and the devil said unto him, I will give thee all this authority, and the glory of these; for to me it is delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I give it.7If therefore thou wilt worship before me, all shall be thine.8And Jesus answering him, said, Get thee behind me, Satan, for it is written, “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to him alone shalt thou pay divine honour.”
9And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a wing of the temple, and said to him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thy self down from hence:10for it is written, “He shall give his angels a charge over thee, to guard thee safely;11and that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.”12And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, “Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”13And when the devil had closed all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.
14And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a report went out into all the region round about concerning him.15And he taught in their synagogues, being universally admired.16And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up; and he went, according to his usual custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and rose up to read.17And there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah: and unrolling the volume, he found the passage where it is written,18“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the work whereunto he hath anointed me; he hath sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor; to heal the contrite in heart; to proclaim liberty to the captives; and restore sight to the blind; to send forth the bruised free from bonds;19to publish the acceptable year of the Lord.”20And rolling up the volume, he gave it to the attendant officer, and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were attentively fixed on him.21And he began to say to them, To day this scripture is fulfilled in your ears.22And all concurred in their testimony to him, and marvelled at the gracious words which proceeded from his mouth. And they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?23And he said unto them, Ye will probably say to me this parable, Physician, heal thyself! the works which we have heard to have been performed by thee at Capernaum, do the like here in thy own country.24But he said, Verily, I say unto you, that no prophet is acceptable in his own country.25Now I tell you of a certainty, that there were many widows in the days of Elias, in Israel, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, so that a grievous famine was upon all the land.26And unto none of them was Elias sent, but unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a widow woman.27And many lepers were in Israel in the days of the prophet Elisha, and no one of them was cleansed, but Naaman the Syrian.28And they were all filled with rage in the synagogue, when they heard these observations:29and rising up, dragged him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill, on which their city was built, in order to cast him down headlong:30but he passing through the midst of them, went away.
31And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the sabbath.32And they were struck with astonishment at his teaching; for his discourse was with authority.33And there was in the synagogue a man, who had a spirit of an unclean devil, and he roared out with a great cry,34saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, Jesus the Nazarean? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.35And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Stop thy mouth, and come out of him. And the devil throwing him down into the midst, came out of him, doing him no injury.36And amazement seized on all present, and they spake one to another, saying, What a word is this? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.37And the fame of him went forth into all the adjacent region.
38Then rising up out of the synagogue, he came into the house of Simon: and Simon’s mother-in-law was seized with a violent fever, and they besought him on her behalf.39And standing over her, he charged the feverto depart; and it left her: and immediately she arose, and waited upon them.
40So when the sun was set, all who had any indisposed with various diseases, brought them to him; and laying his hands severally on each of them, he cured them.41And devils also went out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Messiah the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was the Messiah.
42And as the day was coming on, he went forth and departed into a desert place: and the multitude sought him out, and came to him, and would have detained him that he should not leave them.43But he said unto them, I must preach the glad tidings of the kingdom of heaven in other cities also: for on this service am I sent.44And he continued preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
AND it came to pass, as the multitude were thronging upon him, in order to hear the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret:2and he saw two vessels a-ground near the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and washing their nets.3Then he went on board one of the vessels, which was Simon’s, and desired him to put off a little from the land: and sitting down, he taught the multitudes out of the vessel.4And when he ceased speaking, he said to Simon, Go off into deep water, and shoot your nets for a draught.5And Simon answering, said unto him, Sir, we have been toiling all night, and have taken nothing: but at thy command I will shoot the net.6And having done so, they inclosed a prodigious multitude of fishes; and their net was broken.7And they made signals to their partners in the other vessels, that they should come to their assistance. And they came, and filled both the vessels, so that they were ready to founder.8Then Simon Peter seeing it, fell down on his knees before Jesus, saying, Go from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord!9For amazement had seized on him, and on all who were with him, at the draught of fishes which they had taken:10as also on James and John the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not: henceforward thou shalt catch men.11And when they had brought their vessels on shore, they left all, and followed him.
12And it came to pass as he was just at one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy! and seeing Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.13And he stretching out his hand touched him, saying, I will: be thou cleansed. And instantly the leprosy departed from him.14And he commanded him to tell no man: but go shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification, as Moses enjoined, for a testimony unto them.15Now the discourse concerning him more and more spread through the country: and vast multitudes came together to hear him, and to be cured by him of their disorders.16But he himself was in the desert for retirement and prayer.
17And on a certain day it happened that he was teaching, and there were sitting Pharisees, and doctors of the law, who had come from every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord for healing them was exercised.18And behold, men carried on a couch a man who was a paralytic; and sought to bring him into the house, and to place him before him.19And not discovering by what means they could introduce him, because of the crowd, they went up to the roof, and through the tiling let him down with his little couch into the midst, before Jesus.20And seeing their faith, he saith to him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.21And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?22And Jesus knowing their reasoning, in reply said to them, Why do ye reason in your hearts?23for which is the easier? to say, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise and walk?24But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the paralytic,) I say to thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thy house.25And instantly he rose up before them, took up that on which he had lain, and went away to his house, giving glory to God.26And an extacy of admiration seized upon them all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with awe, saying, We have seen wondrously strange things to-day.
27And after these things he went out, and saw a farmer of the taxes, named Levi, sitting at the custom-house: and he said unto him, Follow me.28And leaving all behind, he rose, and followed him.29And Levi made him a great entertainment at his house and there was a great number of publicans and others, sitting at table with them.30And their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?31And Jesus answering said unto them, They who are well, have no need of a physician: but they who have illness.32I came not to call righteous men, but sinners, to repentance.
33Then said they unto him, Why do the disciples of John observe frequent fasts, and make prayers; but thine are eating and drinking?34And he said unto them, Can you make the children of the bridechamber fast, as long as the bridegroom is with them?35But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then shall they fast in those days.36Then he spake a parable unto them, No man putteth a patch of new cloth on an old garment; but if otherwise, both the new makes a rent, and the patch from the new is not of a piece with the old.37And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; for if he doth, the new wine will burst the bottles, and it will itself be spilled, and the bottles be destroyed.38But new wine should be put into new bottles; then both are preserved.39And no man drinking old wine, immediately desires new: for he saith, The old is better.
AND it came to pass on the sabbath after the second day of the passover, that he was passing through the cornfields; and the disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them out in their hands.2Then said some of the Pharisees unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful on the sabbath-day?3And Jesus answering said to them; Have ye never read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who were with him?4how he entered into the house of God, and took the loaves of shew-bread, and did eat, and gave also to those who were with him; which it was not lawful for any to eat, but the priests alone?5And he said, The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath-day.
6And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and a man was there, and his right hand was shrunk.7Then the scribes and Pharisees watched him, if he would heal on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him.8Now he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, Rise, and stand in the midst. And he arose, and stood up.9Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you a question; Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath-day, or to do evil? to preserve life or to destroy it?10And looking round upon them all, he said to the man, Stretch out thine hand; and he did so: and his hand was restored sound as the other.11But they were filled with madness, and talked earnestly to each other what they could do to Jesus.
12Now it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray and continued all night in an oratory of God.13And when it was day, he called his disciples to him; and elected from them twelve, whom he named Apostles:14Simon, whom he also called Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,15Matthew and Thomas, James son of Alpheus, and Simon called the Zealous,16Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also was the traitor.17And coming down with them, he stood on a level spot: and the crowd of his disciples, and a vast multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;18and they who were disturbed with unclean spirits: and they were cured.19And all the multitude strove to touch him, for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.21Blessed are ye who hunger now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh.22Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them, and shall revile you, and shall cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.23Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for, lo! your reward is great in heaven: for after the same manner did your fathers to the prophets.24But wo unto you who are rich! for ye have received your consolation.25Wo unto you who are full! for ye shall hunger. Wo unto you who laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.26Wo unto you, when men shall speak well of you! for just so did their fathers of the false prophets.27But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you;28bless those who curse you, and pray for those who wantonly insult you.29To him that smiteth thee on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who would take from thee thy cloak, withhold not thy coat also.30And give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand them not again.31And as ye would that men should do unto you, do ye also to them in like manner.
32And if ye love them that love you, what thanks are due to you? for even sinners love those who love them.33And if ye do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have ye? do not even sinners the same thing?34And if ye lend to those, from whom ye hope to receive back again, what thanks are due to you? for sinners lend to sinners, that they may receive an equivalent.35But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the wicked.36Be ye therefore compassionate, as also your Father is compassionate.37And judge not, that ye be not judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned:38give, and there shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shook, and running over, shall they give into your lap. For with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured back to you again.
39And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? will they not both fall into the pit?40The disciple is not above his teacher; but every one who is completely taught shall be as his master.
41But why beholdest thou the mote which is in thy brother’s eye, but observest not the beam which is in thine own eye?42Or how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, permit me to take off the mote which is on thine eye, not seeing thyself the beam in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite! cast out the beam which is in thine eye, and then shalt thou see distinctly to take off the mote which is in thy brother’s eye.43For there is no good tree which produceth fruit of a bad quality; neither doth a tree of a bad sort produce good fruit.44Every tree is known by its own peculiar fruit. For men do not gather figs from off thorns, nor do they gather from the bramble a bunch of grapes.45A good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, produceth what is good; and a wicked man, from the evil treasure in his heart, produceth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.46And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?47Every one who cometh to me, and heareth my words, and puts them in practice, I will shew you to whom he is like:48he is like to a man, building a house, who digged, and sunk deep, and laid the foundation on a rock; and when there was a flood, the river rushed violently against that house, and was not of force to shake it, for it was founded on a rock.49But he that heareth, and doth not practice, is like a man who built his house on the earth without a foundation; against which the river rushed violently, and immediately it fell; and the crash of the fall of that house was great.
NOW after he had finished all these sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.2And the servant of a certain centurion, who was very valuable to him, being seized with an illness, was ready to die.3But when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, entreating him that he would come and preserve the life of his servant.4And when they came to Jesus, they entreated him importunately, saying, He is a worthy man on whom thou wilt confer this favour:5for he loveth our nation, and hath himself built us a synagogue.6Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion dispatched towards him friends, saying to him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not deserving that thou shouldest enter beneath my roof.7Therefore neither did I think myself worthy to come unto thee, but speak in a word, and my servant will be cured.8For I also am a man under authority, and have under my command soldiers; and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come hither, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.9Then Jesus, on hearing these things, respected him highly, and turning to the multitude which was following him, he said, I tell you, I have not found such faith, even in Israel.10And they who were sent, on their return to the house, found the servant who was sick in perfect health.
11And it came to pass the next day, that he went into a city called Nain; and a considerable number of his disciples went with him, and a vast multitude.12And as he drew near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was carrying out, an only son to his mother, and she a widow; and a great concourse of the city was with her.13And when Jesus saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said unto her, Weep not.14And approaching, he touched the bier: and the bearers stood still; and he said, Young man, I say to thee, Arise.15And the dead man sat up, and began to speak: and he delivered him to his mother.16And fear fell on all, and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath looked down with mercy on his people.17And this account respecting him went abroad through all Judea, and all the region adjacent.
18And his disciples informed John of all these things.19And John calling two certain persons of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another?20Then the men came to him, saying, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another?21And in that very hour he cured many of diseases and acute complaints, and evil spirits; and to many blind persons he gave sight.22And Jesus addressing them, said, Go, tell John what things ye have seen and heard: that the blind recover sight, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached unto them.23And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended at me.
24Now when John’s messengers were departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?25But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, they who indulge in soft raiment, and delicate food, are in king’s palaces.26But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.27For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.28For I tell you, of those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.29And all the people when they heard it, and the publicans, glorified God, being baptised with the baptism of John.30But the Pharisees and teachers of the law rejected the counsel of God towards themselves, not being baptised by him.
31And the Lord said, To what then shall I compare the men of this generation? and to what are they like?32They are like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to each other, and saying, We have played the flute to you, and ye have not danced; we have raised the cry of mourning, and ye have not wept.33For John the Baptist came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.34The Son of man is come eating and drinking, and ye say, A gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!35though wisdom hath been justified by her children.
36Then one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to table.37And, behold, a certain woman in the city, who was a notorious offender, when she knew that Jesus was sitting at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster vessel of odoriferous balm,38and standing at his feet behind him, began to water his feet with her tears, and to wipe them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the perfumed balm.39And when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said within himself, If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of a woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a notorious sinner.40And Jesus addressing himself to him said, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. And he said, Master, speak freely.
41A certain creditor had two debtors, the one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.42But having nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most?43And Simon answering said, I suppose, he to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast judged rightly.44So turning to the woman, he said to Simon, Thou seest this woman? I came into thine house, even water for my feet thou gavest not; but she hath washed my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.45One kiss hast thou not given me, but she from the time she hath come in, hath not ceased tenderly to kiss my feet.46My head with oil thou hast not anointed; but she hath anointed my feet with odoriferous balm.47For which cause, I tell thee, her many sins are forgiven, for she hath loved much: but to whom a little is forgiven, he loveth little.48And he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven.49And they who sat at table with him began to say in themselves, Who is this, who even forgives sins?50But he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
AND it came to pass afterwards, that he went through every city and village, preaching and publishing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God, and the twelve with him.2And certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and sicknesses, Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven devils had gone out.3And Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s lieutenant-governor, and Susanna, and many others, who ministred to his support out of their possessions.
4Now when a vast multitude was collected, even those who came to him out of every city, he spake by a parable.5A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it up.6And other seed fell on a rock, and vegetating, withered because it had no moisture.7And other seed fell amidst thorns, and the thorns springing up with it, choked it.8And some fell on good ground, and shooting up, produced fruit an hundred fold. So saying, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
9Then his disciples asked him, saying. What might this parable mean?10And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables: that seeing they may not perceive, and hearing may not comprehend.11Now this is the parable: The seed is the word of God.12They by the road side, are such as hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh the word from their heart, that they should not be saved in believing.13And they on the rock, are such as when they have heard, with joy embrace the word; and these have not root, who for a time believe, and in a season of trial apostasize.14And that which fell among thorns, are they having heard, and going away, are choked by the cares, and wealth, and pleasures of life, and bring forth no perfect fruit.15But that on the good ground are they who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and bring forth fruit with patience.
16No man lighting a lamp hides it with a cover, or putteth it under a bed, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light.17For there is nothing hid which shall not be made manifest, nor concealed, which shall not be known and brought to light.18Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, even what he seemeth to have shall be taken away from.
19Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come near him because of the crowd.20And it was told him, saying, Thy mother and thy brethren are standing without, desirous of seeing thee.21Then he answered and said to them, My mother and my brethren are they, who hear the word of God, and practise it.
22And it came to pass on one of the days, that he went himself into a ship, and his disciples, and said unto them, Let us pass over to the farther side of the lake. And they set fail.23And while they were on the passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger.24Then they came and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we are perishing. Then arising, he issued his command to the wind, and the billows of water, and they subsided, and there was a calm.25And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they feared and were astonished, saying one to another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey him.
26And they sailed over unto the region of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.27And as he landed, there met him a certain man from the city, who had devils for a long while, and kept no clothes on him, and never abode in a house, but in the tombs.28But when he saw Jesus, roaring out, he fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God Most High? I pray thee, torment me not.29For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man; for many times it had seized on him; and though under a guard, and bound with chains and fetters; yet bursting the bonds, he was driven by the devil into the desert places.30Then Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? and he said, Legion: for many devils were entered into him.31And he besought him that he would not order them to go into the abyss.32Now a herd of many swine was there feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them.33Then the devils going out of the man, entered into the swine; and the herd rushed down a precipice into the lake, and was suffocated.34But when those who fed them saw what was done they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country places.35And they came out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man sitting, from whom the devils were gone out, clothed, and in his sound mind, at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid.36Then they also who had seen how the demoniac was recovered, told them.37And the whole multitude of the country around the Gadarenes, entreated him to depart from them; for they were seized with great terror: and he embarked on the vessel, and returned.38And the man out of whom the devils had gone, besought him to be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,39Return to thy house, and declare what things God hath done for thee. And he went away, and published through the whole city what things Jesus had done for him.
40And it came to pass, when Jesus returned, the people welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.41And, behold, there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and falling at the feet of Jesus, he entreated him to come to his house;42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying: and as he was going, the multitude thronged him.43And a woman, who had a flux of blood, for twelve years, who had spent all her substance on physicians, and could not get a cure from any;44coming behind him, touched the fringe of his garment; and instantly the flux of her blood stopped.45And Jesus said, Who touched me? And when all denied, Peter, and those who were with him, said, Master, the multitudes throng and press thee, and sayest thou, Who hath touched me?46Then said Jesus, Some person hath touched me, for I know that miraculous power is gone out from me.47Then the woman seeing she was not hid, came trembling, and falling down before him, declared to him before all the people, for what cause she had touched him; and how she was cured instantaneously.48Then he said unto her, Be of good cheer, daughter, thy faith hath made thee well; go in peace.
49And while he was yet speaking, a person came to the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead, give the master no further trouble.50Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear not, only believe, and she shall be saved.51And entering into the house, he suffered no person to come in, but Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the child.52Now all were weeping and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep.53And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead.54And he put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid, arise!55And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose; and he commanded to give her something to eat.56And her parents were struck with amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done.
THEN calling his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.3And he said to them, Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs, nor satchel, nor bread, nor money, nor have two coats each.4And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence go out.5And whosoever shall not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the dust from your feet, for a testimony against them.6And they went forth, and passed through the villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures everywhere.
7Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him; and he was in much distraction of mind, because it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead:8and of some that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the ancient prophets was risen again.9And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
10And when the apostles returned, they told him what they had done. And taking them, he withdrew privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.11But when the multitudes knew it, they followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure.12Now the day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about, they may lodge and find provision; for here we are in a desert place.13Then he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves, and two fishes; unless we go somewhere and buy provisions for all this multitude:14for there were about five thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties each in companies.15And they did so: and they made them all sit down.16And taking the five loaves, and the two fishes, looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.17And they did all eat, and were filled; and there were taken up of the fragments which were more than enough for them, twelve baskets.
18And it came to pass, as he had been praying in retirement, his disciples were with him, and he asked them, Who do the multitudes say that I am?19And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.20And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering said, The Messiah of God.21And strictly charging them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this:22saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day rise again.
23And he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.24For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall preserve it.25For what advantage hath a man in gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with the loss of life?26For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and his father’s, and of the holy angels.27And I tell you of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste death, till they see the kingdom of God.
28And it was about eight days after these discourses, that taking Peter, and John, and James, he went up into a mountain to pray.29And it came to pass, as he was at prayer, that the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment white and refulgent.30And, lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias:31who appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure, which he was ready to accomplish at Jerusalem.32But Peter and they who were with him were weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory, and the two men who were standing with them.33And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well that we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said.34And as he was thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid as they were entering into the cloud.35And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son; hear him.36And when the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days a word of the things which they had seen.
37And it came to pass, on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.38And, behold, a man from among the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon my son; for he is my only begotten.39And, behold! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him.40And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not.41Then Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long shall I be with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy son.42And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the child; and restored him to his father.43And they were all struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were all wondering at the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,44Keep ye these sayings in your ears; for the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men.45And they understood not that declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.
46Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest.47But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,48and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
49Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not with us.50And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us, is for us.
51And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he should be received upto glory, that he resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem;52and sent messengers before his face; and they advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation for him.53And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to Jerusalem.54And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just as Elias did?55And turning to them, he reproved them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:56for the Son of man came not to destroy men’s lives, but to preserve them. And he proceeded to another village.
57And it came to pass, as they were walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.58And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
59And he said to another, Follow me. And he said, Lord, permit me first to return home, and put my father in his grave.60And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God.
61Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave first to bid adieu to those at my house.62But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.
THEN after these things the Lord appointed other seventy persons also, and sent them, two and two before his face, into every city and place, whither he himself designed to go.2He said therefore unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers few: pray ye therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he would send out labourers into his harvest.3Go forth! behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.4Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor sandals: and stay to salute no man on the road.5And into whatever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.6And if the Son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it; but if not, it shall return back to you again.7And in the same family abide, eating and drinking such as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not about from house to house.8And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they welcome you, eat whatever is set before you:9and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.10And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets of it, and say,11Even the dust of your city, which sticks to us, we shake off against you: nevertheless this know, that the kingdom of God is come near to you.12Now I tell you, that it shall be more tolerable for Sodom in that day, than for that city.13Wo to thee Chorazin! wo to thee Bethsaida! for if the miracles which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, long ago sitting in sackcloth and ashes, would they have repented.14But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you.15And thou Capernaum, which hast been lifted up to heaven, shalt be cast down to hell.16He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth Him that sent me.
17Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through thy name.18And he said unto them, I beheld Satan falling as lightning from heaven.19Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shalt in any wise hurt you.20Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are made subject to you; but rejoice rather, that your names are inscribed in the heavens.
21In the same hour Jesus exulted in spirit, and said, I ascribe glory to thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: be it so, O Father! since such is thy good pleasure.22All things are given up to me by my Father: and no man knoweth who is the Son, but the Father; and who is the Father, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son is pleased to reveal him.23Then turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things which ye see:24for I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
25And, behold, a certain doctor of the law arose, to make trial of him, saying, Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life?26And he said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou?27And he answering said, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might, and with all thy understanding, and thy neighbour as thyself.”28And he said unto him, Thou hast answered rightly: this do, and thou shalt live.29Then he, desirous to make himself appear a righteous person, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?30Then Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who, when they had both stripped him, and covered him with wounds, got off, leaving him half dead.31And it so fell out, that a certain priest went down that way, and seeing him, he kept the opposite side of the road.32And a Levite also, in the same way, being near the place, came, and seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road.33But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him, was moved with compassion,34and coming up to him, bound up his wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting him on his own beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular care of him.35And on the morrow, as he was departing, he took out of his purse two denarii, and gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, Take great care of him; and whatever farther expence may be incurred, when I return, I will repay thee.36Which then of these three do you suppose to be the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers’ hands?37And he said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou exactly the same.
38And it came to pass, as they were travelling, that he entered into a certain village; and a woman, named Martha, received him into her house.39And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting down also at the feet of Jesus, hearkened to his discourse.40But Martha was hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to him, she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister hath left me to make the whole provision by myself? bid her therefore to assist me.41But Jesus answering said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and disturbing thyself about many things.42But of one thing there is need: and Mary hath made her election of that good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.