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[38]"You have heard that it was said, `An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
[38]"You have heard that it was said, `An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
[39] But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
[39] <u>But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;</u>
[40] and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well;
[40] and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well;
[41] and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
[41] and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
[43]"You have heard that it was said, `You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
[43]"You have heard that it was said, `You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
[44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
[44] <u>But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
[45] <u>so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.</u>
[45] so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.</u>
[46] For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
[46] For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
[47] And if you salute only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?
[47] And if you salute only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?
==Chapter 6==
==Chapter 6==
[1]"Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
[1]"<u>Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
[2]"Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
[2]"Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
[3] But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
[3] But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
[4] so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
[4] so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
[5]"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
[5]"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.</u>
[6] But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
[6] <u>But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.</u>
[7]"And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
[7]"And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
On earth as it is in heaven.
On earth as it is in heaven.
[11] Give us this day our daily bread;
[11] Give us this day our daily bread;
[12] And forgive us our debts,
[12] <u>And forgive us our debts,
As we also have forgiven our debtors;
As we also have forgiven our debtors;
[13] And lead us not into temptation,
[13] And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
But deliver us from evil.
[14] For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you;
[14] For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you;
[15] but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
[15] but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.</u>
[16]"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
[16]"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
[31] Therefore do not be anxious, saying, `What shall we eat?' or `What shall we drink?' or `What shall we wear?'
[31] Therefore do not be anxious, saying, `What shall we eat?' or `What shall we drink?' or `What shall we wear?'
[32] For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
[32] For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
[33] But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.
[33] <u>But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.</u>
[34]"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day.
[34]"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day.
[10] Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?
[10] Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?
[11] If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
[11] If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
[12] So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
[12] <u>So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.</u>
[13]"Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.
[13]"Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.
[18] <u>A sound tree cannot bear evil fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.</u>
[18] <u>A sound tree cannot bear evil fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.</u>
[19] <u>Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.</u>
[19] <u>Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.</u>
[20] <u>Thus you will know them by their fruits.</u>
[20] <u>Thus you will know them by their fruits.
[21]"Not every one who says to me, `Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
[21]"Not every one who says to me, `Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.</u>
[22] On that day many will say to me, `Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?'
[22] On that day many will say to me, `Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?'
==Chapter 8==
==Chapter 8==
[1]When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him;
[1]<u>When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him;
[2] and behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean."
[2] and behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean."
[3] And he stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, "I will; be clean." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
[3] And he stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, "I will; be clean." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
[4] And Jesus said to him, "See that you say nothing to any one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to the people."
[4] And Jesus said to him, "See that you say nothing to any one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to the people."</u>
[5]As he entered Caper'na-um, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching him
[5]As he entered Caper'na-um, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching him
[8] But the centurion answered him, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.
[8] But the centurion answered him, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.
[9] For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, `Go,' and he goes, and to another, `Come,' and he comes, and to my slave, `Do this,' and he does it."
[9] For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, `Go,' and he goes, and to another, `Come,' and he comes, and to my slave, `Do this,' and he does it."
[10] When Jesus heard him, he marveled, and said to those who followed him, "Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.
[10] <u>When Jesus heard him, he marveled, and said to those who followed him, "Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.</u>
[11] I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,
[11] I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,
[12] while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth."
[12] while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth."
[19] And a scribe came up and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
[19] And a scribe came up and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
[20] And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head."
[20] <u>And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head."</u>
[21] Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."
[21] Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."
[22] But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead."
[22] But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead."
[33] The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs.
[33] The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs.
[34] And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood.
[34] And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood.
==Chapter 9==
==Chapter 9==
[1]And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city.
[1]And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city.
[36] When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
[36] When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
[37] Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;
[37] <u>Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;
[38] pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."
[38] pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."</u>
==Chapter 10==
==Chapter 10==
[14] And if any one will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town.
[14] And if any one will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town.
[15] Truly, I say to you, it shall be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomor'rah than for that town.
[15] Truly, I say to you, it shall be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomor'rah than for that town.
[16]"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
[16]"<u>Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
[17] Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues,
[17] Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues,
[19] When they deliver you up, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour;
[19] When they deliver you up, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour;
[20] for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
[20] for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
[21] Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death;
[21] Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death;</u>
[22] and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
[22] and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
[23] When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel, before the Son of man comes.
[23] When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel, before the Son of man comes.
[24]"A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master;
[24]<u>"A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master;
[25] it is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Be-el'zebul, how much more will they malign those of his household.
[25] it is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Be-el'zebul, how much more will they malign those of his household.
[27] What I tell you in the dark, utter in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim upon the housetops.
[27] What I tell you in the dark, utter in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim upon the housetops.
[28] And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
[28] And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
[29] <u>Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's will.</u>
[29] Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's will.
[30] <u>But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.</u>
[30] But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.</u>
[31] Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
[31] Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
[32] So every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven;
[32] So every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven;
[23] And you, Caper'na-um, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
[23] And you, Caper'na-um, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
[24] But I tell you that it shall be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you."
[24] But I tell you that it shall be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you."
[25]At that time Jesus declared, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes;
[25]<u>At that time Jesus declared, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes;
[26] yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.
[26] yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.
[28] Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
[28] Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
[29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
[29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
[30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
[30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."</u>
==Chapter 12==
==Chapter 12==
[23] And all the people were amazed, and said, "Can this be the Son of David?"
[23] And all the people were amazed, and said, "Can this be the Son of David?"
[24] But when the Pharisees heard it they said, "It is only by Be-el'zebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons."
[24] But when the Pharisees heard it they said, "It is only by Be-el'zebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons."
[25] Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand;
[25] <u>Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand;</u>
[26] and if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then will his kingdom stand?
[26] and if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then will his kingdom stand?
[27] And if I cast out demons by Be-el'zebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges.
[27] And if I cast out demons by Be-el'zebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges.
[28] But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
[28] But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
[29] Or how can one enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house.
[29] Or how can one enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house.
[30] He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.
[30] <u>He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.
[31] Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
[31] Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
[32] And whoever says a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
[32] And whoever says a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
[33]"Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree bad, and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit.
[33] Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree bad, and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit.
[34] You brood of vipers! how can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
[34] You brood of vipers! how can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
[35] The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.
[35] The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.
[36] I tell you, on the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter;
[36] I tell you, on the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter;
[37] for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
[37] for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."</u>
[38]Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you."
[38]Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you."
and understand with their heart,
and understand with their heart,
and turn for me to heal them.'
and turn for me to heal them.'
[16] But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear.
[16] <u>But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear.
[17] Truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.
[17] Truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.
[18]"Hear then the parable of the sower.
[18]"Hear then the parable of the sower.</u>
[19] When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path.
[19] When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path.
[22] As for what was sown among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the delight in riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
[22] As for what was sown among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the delight in riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
[23] As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit, and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty."
[23] As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit, and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty."
[24]Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field;
[24]<u>Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field;
[25] but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.
[25] but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.
[28] He said to them, `An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, `Then do you want us to go and gather them?'
[28] He said to them, `An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, `Then do you want us to go and gather them?'
[29] But he said, `No; lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them.
[29] But he said, `No; lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them.
[30] Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.'"
[30] Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.'"</u>
[31]Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field;
[31]Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field;
[54] and coming to his own country he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works?
[54] and coming to his own country he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works?
[55] Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
[55] <u>Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
[56] And are not all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all this?"
[56] And are not all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all this?"
[57] And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house."
[57] And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house."
[58] And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief.
[58] And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief.</u>
==Chapter 14==
==Chapter 14==
[1]At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus;
[1]At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus;
[23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
[23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
[24] but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them.
[24] <u>but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them.
[25] And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.
[25] And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.
[26] But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.
[26] But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.
[32] And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
[32] And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
[33] And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
[33] And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
[34]And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
[34]And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.</u>
[35] And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent round to all that region and brought to him all that were sick,
[35] And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent round to all that region and brought to him all that were sick,
[36] and besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched it were made well.
[36] and besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched it were made well.
==Chapter 15==
==Chapter 15==
[1]Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said,
[1]Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said,
[9] in vain do they worship me,
[9] in vain do they worship me,
teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.'"
teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.'"
[10]And he called the people to him and said to them, "Hear and understand:
[10]<u>And he called the people to him and said to them, "Hear and understand:
[11] not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man."
[11] not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man."
[18] But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a man.
[18] But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a man.
[19] For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander.
[19] For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander.
[20] These are what defile a man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man."
[20] These are what defile a man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man."</u>
[21]And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.
[21]And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.
[26] And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
[26] And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
[27] She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table."
[27] She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table."
[28] Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.
[28] <u>Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.</u>
[29]And Jesus went on from there and passed along the Sea of Galilee. And he went up on the mountain, and sat down there.
[29]And Jesus went on from there and passed along the Sea of Galilee. And he went up on the mountain, and sat down there.
[38] Those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.
[38] Those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.
[39] And sending away the crowds, he got into the boat and went to the region of Mag'adan.
[39] And sending away the crowds, he got into the boat and went to the region of Mag'adan.
==Chapter 16==
==Chapter 16==
[1]And the Pharisees and Sad'ducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
[1]<u>And the Pharisees and Sad'ducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
[2] He answered them, "When it is evening, you say, `It will be fair weather; for the sky is red.'
[2] He answered them, "When it is evening, you say, `It will be fair weather; for the sky is red.'
[3] And in the morning, `It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.
[3] And in the morning, `It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.
[4] An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah." So he left them and departed.
[4] An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah." So he left them and departed.</u>
[5]When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread.
[5]When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread.
[14] And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Eli'jah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
[14] And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Eli'jah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
[15] He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
[15] He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
[16] <u>Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."</u>
[16] <u>Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
[17] And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
[17] And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
[18] And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.
[18] And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.
[19] <u>I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."</u>
[19] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."</u>
[20] Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
[20] Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
[21]From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.
[21]From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.
[25] For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
[25] For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
[26] For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what shall a man give in return for his life?
[26] <u>For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what shall a man give in return for his life?</u>
[27] For the Son of man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay every man for what he has done.
[27] For the Son of man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay every man for what he has done.
[28] Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom."
[28] Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom."
[15] "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water.
[15] "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water.
[16] And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him."
[16] <u>And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him."</u>
[17] And Jesus answered, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me."
[17] And Jesus answered, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me."
[18] And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly.
[18] And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly.
[19] Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?"
[19] <u>Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?"
[20] He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, `Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you."
[20] He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, `Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you."</u>
[22]As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men,
[22]As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men,
[23] and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day." And they were greatly distressed.
[23] and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day." And they were greatly distressed.
[24]When they came to Caper'na-um, the collectors of the half-shekel tax went up to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the tax?"
[24]<u>When they came to Caper'na-um, the collectors of the half-shekel tax went up to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the tax?"
[25] He said, "Yes." And when he came home, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tribute? From their sons or from others?"
[25] He said, "Yes." And when he came home, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tribute? From their sons or from others?"
[26] And when he said, "From others," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are free.
[26] And when he said, "From others," Jesus said to him, "Then the sons are free.
[27] However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel; take that and give it to them for me and for yourself."
[27] However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel; take that and give it to them for me and for yourself."</u>
==Chapter 18==
==Chapter 18==
[1]At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
[1]At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
[5]"Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me;
[5]"Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me;
[6] but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened round his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.
[6] <u>but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened round his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.</u>
[7]"Woe to the world for temptations to sin! For it is necessary that temptations come, but woe to the man by whom the temptation comes!
[7]"Woe to the world for temptations to sin! For it is necessary that temptations come, but woe to the man by whom the temptation comes!
[8] And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to enter life maimed or lame than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into the eternal fire.
[8] And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to enter life maimed or lame than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into the eternal fire.
[9] And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the hell of fire.
[9] And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the hell of fire.
[10]<u>"See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.</u>
[10]<u>"See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
[12] What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?
[12] What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?
[13] And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray.
[13] And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray.
[14] So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
[14] So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.</u>
[15]"If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
[15]"If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
[19] Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
[19] Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
[20] For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
[20] For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
[21]Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?"
[21]<u>Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?"
[22] <u>Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.</u>
[22] Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.
[23]"Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.
[23]"Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.
[33] and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?'
[33] and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?'
[34] And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, till he should pay all his debt.
[34] And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, till he should pay all his debt.
[35] So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."
[35] So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."</u>
==Chapter 19==
==Chapter 19==
==Chapter 20==
==Chapter 20==
[1]"For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
[1]<u>"For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
[2] After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
[2] After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
[14] Take what belongs to you, and go; I choose to give to this last as I give to you.
[14] Take what belongs to you, and go; I choose to give to this last as I give to you.
[15] Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?'
[15] Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?'
[16] So the last will be first, and the first last."
[16] So the last will be first, and the first last."</u>
[17] And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them,
[17] And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them,
[8] Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
[8] Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
[9] And the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"
[9] And the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"
[10] And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?"
[10] <u>And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?"
[11] And the crowds said, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee."
[11] And the crowds said, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee."</u>
[12]And Jesus entered the temple of God and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons.
[12]And Jesus entered the temple of God and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons.
[26] But if we say, `From men,' we are afraid of the multitude; for all hold that John was a prophet."
[26] But if we say, `From men,' we are afraid of the multitude; for all hold that John was a prophet."
[27] So they answered Jesus, "We do not know." And he said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
[27] So they answered Jesus, "We do not know." And he said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
[28]"What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first and said, `Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'
[28]<u>"What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first and said, `Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'
[29] And he answered, `I will not'; but afterward he repented and went.
[29] And he answered, `I will not'; but afterward he repented and went.
[30] And he went to the second and said the same; and he answered, `I go, sir,' but did not go.
[30] And he went to the second and said the same; and he answered, `I go, sir,' but did not go.
[31] Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
[31] Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
[32] For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the harlots believed him; and even when you saw it, you did not afterward repent and believe him.
[32] For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the harlots believed him; and even when you saw it, you did not afterward repent and believe him.</u>
[33]"Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country.
[33]"Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country.
[46] But when they tried to arrest him, they feared the multitudes, because they held him to be a prophet.
[46] But when they tried to arrest him, they feared the multitudes, because they held him to be a prophet.
==Chapter 22==
==Chapter 22==
[1]And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying,
[1]And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying,
[34]But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sad'ducees, they came together.
[34]But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sad'ducees, they came together.
[35] And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, to test him.
[35] <u>And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, to test him.
[36] "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?"
[36] "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?"
[37] And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
[37] And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
[38] This is the great and first commandment.
[38] This is the great and first commandment.
[39] And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
[39] And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
[40] On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets."
[40] On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets."</u>
[41]Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,
[41]Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,
[1]Then said Jesus to the crowds and to his disciples,
[1]Then said Jesus to the crowds and to his disciples,
[2] "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat;
[2] <u>"The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat;</u>
[3] so practice and observe whatever they tell you, but not what they do; for they preach, but do not practice.
[3] so practice and observe whatever they tell you, but not what they do; for they preach, but do not practice.
[4] They bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.
[4] They bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.
[23]"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law, justice and mercy and faith; these you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
[23]"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law, justice and mercy and faith; these you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
[24] You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!
[24] <u>You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!</u>
[25]"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of extortion and rapacity.
[25]"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of extortion and rapacity.
[35] that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of innocent Abel to the blood of Zechari'ah the son of Barachi'ah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.
[35] that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of innocent Abel to the blood of Zechari'ah the son of Barachi'ah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.
[36] Truly, I say to you, all this will come upon this generation.
[36] Truly, I say to you, all this will come upon this generation.
[37]"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!
[37]<u>"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!</u>
[38] Behold, your house is forsaken and desolate.
[38] Behold, your house is forsaken and desolate.
[39] For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, `Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
[39] For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, `Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
==Chapter 24==
==Chapter 24==
[1]Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple.
[1]Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple.
[2] But he answered them, "You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another, that will not be thrown down."
[2] But he answered them, "You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another, that will not be thrown down."
[3]As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?"
[3]<u>As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?"</u>
[4] And Jesus answered them, "Take heed that no one leads you astray.
[4] And Jesus answered them, "Take heed that no one leads you astray.
[38] And when did we see thee a stranger and welcome thee, or naked and clothe thee?
[38] And when did we see thee a stranger and welcome thee, or naked and clothe thee?
[39] And when did we see thee sick or in prison and visit thee?'
[39] And when did we see thee sick or in prison and visit thee?'
[40] And the King will answer them, `Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.'
[40] And the King will answer them, `<u>Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.'</u>
[41] Then he will say to those at his left hand, `Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels;
[41] Then he will say to those at his left hand, `Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels;
[42] for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
[42] for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
[34] Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, this very night, before the cock crows, you will deny me three times."
[34] Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, this very night, before the cock crows, you will deny me three times."
[35] Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." And so said all the disciples.
[35] Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." And so said all the disciples.
[36]Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsem'ane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go yonder and pray."
[36]<u>Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsem'ane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go yonder and pray."
[37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zeb'edee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled.
[37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zeb'edee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled.
[38] Then he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me."
[38] Then he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me."
[39] <u>And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."</u>
[39] And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."</u>
[40] And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour?
[40] And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour?
[41] Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
[41] Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
[42] Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, thy will be done."
[42] Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, thy will be done."
[43] And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
[43] And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
[44] So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.
[44] <u>So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.
[45] Then he came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
[45] Then he came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
[46] Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand."
[46] Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand."</u>
[47]While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
[47]While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
[50] Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.
[50] Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.
[51] And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
[51] And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
[52] Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.
[52] <u>Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.
[53] <u>Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?</u>
[53] Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?</u>
[54] But how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?"
[54] But how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?"
[55] At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me.
[55] At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me.
[56] But all this has taken place, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook him and fled.
[56] But all this has taken place, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook him and fled.
[57]Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Ca'iaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.
[57]<u>Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Ca'iaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.</u>
[58] But Peter followed him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end.
[58] But Peter followed him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end.
[71] And when he went out to the porch, another maid saw him, and she said to the bystanders, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth."
[71] And when he went out to the porch, another maid saw him, and she said to the bystanders, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth."
[72] And again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man."
[72] And again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man."
[73] After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, "Certainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you."
[73] <u>After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, "Certainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you."
[74] Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know the man." And immediately the cock crowed.
[74] Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know the man." And immediately the cock crowed.
[75] And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, "Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly.
[75] And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, "Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly.</u>
==Chapter 27==
==Chapter 27==
[2] and they bound him and led him away and delivered him to Pilate the governor.
[2] and they bound him and led him away and delivered him to Pilate the governor.
[3]When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,
[3]<u>When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,
[4] saying, "I have sinned in betraying innocent blood." They said, "What is that to us? See to it yourself."
[4] saying, "I have sinned in betraying innocent blood." They said, "What is that to us? See to it yourself."
[5] And throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed; and he went and hanged himself.
[5] And throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed; and he went and hanged himself.</u>
[6] But the chief priests, taking the pieces of silver, said, "It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, since they are blood money."
[6] But the chief priests, taking the pieces of silver, said, "It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, since they are blood money."
[7] So they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
[7] So they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
[17] So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you, Barab'bas or Jesus who is called Christ?"
[17] So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you, Barab'bas or Jesus who is called Christ?"
[18] For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up.
[18] For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up.
[19] Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much over him today in a dream."
[19] <u>Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much over him today in a dream."
[20] Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the people to ask for Barab'bas and destroy Jesus.
[20] Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the people to ask for Barab'bas and destroy Jesus.
[21] The governor again said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said, "Barab'bas."
[21] The governor again said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said, "Barab'bas."
[24]So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves."
[24]So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves."
[25] And all the people answered, "His blood be on us and on our children!"
[25] And all the people answered, "His blood be on us and on our children!"</u>
[26] Then he released for them Barab'bas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
[26] Then he released for them Barab'bas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
[27]Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the praetorium, and they gathered the whole battalion before him.
[27]Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the praetorium, and they gathered the whole battalion before him.
[60] and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed.
[60] and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed.
[61] Mary Mag'dalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulchre.
[61] Mary Mag'dalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulchre.
[62]Next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate
[62]<u>Next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate
[63] and said, "Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, `After three days I will rise again.'
[63] and said, "Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, `After three days I will rise again.'
[64] Therefore order the sepulchre to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away, and tell the people, `He has risen from the dead,' and the last fraud will be worse than the first."
[64] Therefore order the sepulchre to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away, and tell the people, `He has risen from the dead,' and the last fraud will be worse than the first."
[65] Pilate said to them, "You have a guard of soldiers; go, make it as secure as you can."
[65] Pilate said to them, "You have a guard of soldiers; go, make it as secure as you can."
[66] So they went and made the sepulchre secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.
[66] So they went and made the sepulchre secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.</u>
==Chapter 28==
==Chapter 28==
[1]Now after the sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Mag'dalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre.
[1]Now after the sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Mag'dalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulchre.
[2] And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.
[2] <u>And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.
[3] His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.
[3] His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.
[4] And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.
[4] And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.</u>
[5] But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
[5] But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
[6] He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
[6] He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
[8] So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
[8] So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
[9] And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
[9] And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
[10] Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."
[10] <u>Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."</u>
[11]While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place.
[11]While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place.
[12] And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sum of money to the soldiers
[12] </u>And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sum of money to the soldiers
[13] and said, "Tell people, `His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.'
[13] and said, "Tell people, `His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.'
[14] And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble."
[14] And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble."
[15] So they took the money and did as they were directed; and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
[15] So they took the money and did as they were directed; and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.</u>
[16]Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
[16]Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
[17] And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted.
[17] And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted.
[18] And Jesus came and said to them, "<u>All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.</u>
[18] And Jesus came and said to them, "<u>All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.</u>
[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
[19] <u>Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
[20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
[20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."</u>