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[27] "But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
[27] "But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
[28] bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
[28] <u>bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.</u>
[29] To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt.
[29] To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt.
[30] Give to every one who begs from you; and of him who takes away your goods do not ask them again.
[30] Give to every one who begs from you; and of him who takes away your goods do not ask them again.
[38] give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back."
[38] give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back."
[39] He also told them a parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?
[39] <u>He also told them a parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? </u>
[40] A disciple is not above his teacher, but every one when he is fully taught will be like his teacher.
[40] A disciple is not above his teacher, but every one when he is fully taught will be like his teacher.
[46] "Why do you call me `Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?
[46] "Why do you call me `Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?
[47] <u>Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:</u>
[47] <u>Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:
[48] he is like a man building a house, who dug deep, and laid the foundation upon rock; and when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it had been well built.
[48] he is like a man building a house, who dug deep, and laid the foundation upon rock; and when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it had been well built.
[49] But he who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."
[49] But he who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."</u>
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==Chapter==
[13] And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.
[13] And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.
[14] And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.
[14] And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.
[15] <u>And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience. </u>
[15] <u>And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.
[16] "No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, that those who enter may see the light.
[16] "No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, that those who enter may see the light.
[17] For nothing is hid that shall not be made manifest, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light.
[17] For nothing is hid that shall not be made manifest, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light.
[18] Take heed then how you hear; for to him who has will more be given, and from him who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away."
[18] Take heed then how you hear; for to him who has will more be given, and from him who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away."</u>
[19] Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him for the crowd.
[19] Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him for the crowd.
[20] And he was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you."
[20] And he was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you."
[21] But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
[21] But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
[22] One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side of the lake." So they set out,
[22] <u>One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side of the lake." So they set out,</u>
[23] and as they sailed he fell asleep. And a storm of wind came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in danger.
[23] and as they sailed he fell asleep. And a storm of wind came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in danger.
[35] Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
[35] Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
[36] And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed.
[36] And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed.
[37] Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Ger'asenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned.
[37] <u>Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Ger'asenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned.</u>
[38] The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying,
[38] The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying,
[39] "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
[39] "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
[40] Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.
[40] <u>Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.
[41] And there came a man named Ja'irus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house,
[41] And there came a man named Ja'irus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house,
[42] for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying.
[42] for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying.</u>
As he went, the people pressed round him.
As he went, the people pressed round him.
[1] And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
[1] And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
[2] <u>and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal.</u>
[2] <u>and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal.
[3] And he said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.
[3] And he said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.
[4] And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart.
[4] And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart.
[5] And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them."
[5] And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them." </u>
[6] And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
[6] And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
[7] Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
[7] Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
[16] And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
[16] And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
[17] And all ate and were satisfied. And they took up what was left over, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
[17] And all ate and were satisfied. And they took up what was left over, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
[18] Now it happened that as he was praying alone the disciples were with him; and he asked them, "Who do the people say that I am?"
[18] <u>Now it happened that as he was praying alone the disciples were with him; and he asked them, "Who do the people say that I am?"</u>
[19] And they answered, "John the Baptist; but others say, Eli'jah; and others, that one of the old prophets has risen."
[19] And they answered, "John the Baptist; but others say, Eli'jah; and others, that one of the old prophets has risen."
[20] And he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."
[20] <u>And he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."</u>
[21] But he charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,
[21] But he charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,
[22] saying, "The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised."
[22] saying, "The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised."
[23] And he said to all, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
[23] <u>And he said to all, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
[24] <u>For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it.</u>
[24] For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it.</u>
[25] For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
[25] For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
[26] For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
[26] For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
[28] Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.
[28] Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.
[29] And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white.
[29] <u>And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white.
[30] And behold, two men talked with him, Moses and Eli'jah,
[30] And behold, two men talked with him, Moses and Eli'jah,
[31] who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem.
[31] who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem.</u>
[32] Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, and when they wakened they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
[32] Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, and when they wakened they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
[33] And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one for Moses and one for Eli'jah" -- not knowing what he said.
[33] And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one for Moses and one for Eli'jah" -- not knowing what he said.
[37] On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
[37] On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
[38] And behold, a man from the crowd cried, "Teacher, I beg you to look upon my son, for he is my only child;
[38] <u>And behold, a man from the crowd cried, "Teacher, I beg you to look upon my son, for he is my only child;
[39] and behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; it convulses him till he foams, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him.
[39] and behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; it convulses him till he foams, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him.
[40] And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not."
[40] And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not."
[41] Jesus answered, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here."
[41] Jesus answered, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here." </u>
[42] While he was coming, the demon tore him and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
[42] While he was coming, the demon tore him and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
[43] And all were astonished at the majesty of God.
[43] And all were astonished at the majesty of God.</u>
But while they were all marveling at everything he did, he said to his disciples,
But while they were all marveling at everything he did, he said to his disciples,
[47] <u>But when Jesus perceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his side,
[47] <u>But when Jesus perceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his side,
[48] and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great." </u>
[48] and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great."
[49] John answered, "Master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us."
[49] John answered, "Master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us."
[50] But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him; for he that is not against you is for you."
[50] But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him; for he that is not against you is for you." </u>
[51] When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
[51] When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
[52] And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him;
[52] And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him;
[53] but the people would not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.
[53] but the people would not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.
[54] And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?"
[54] <u>And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?" </u>
[55] But he turned and rebuked them.
[55] But he turned and rebuked them.
[56] And they went on to another village.
[56] And they went on to another village.
[57] As they were going along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."
[57] As they were going along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."
[58] 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."
[58] <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>
[59] To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."
[59] To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."
[60] But he said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God."
[60] But he said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God."
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==Chapter==
[1] After this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come.
[1] <u>After this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come.
[2] <u>And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.</u>
[2] And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.</u>
[3] Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.
[3] Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.
[4] <u>Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and salute no one on the road.</u>
[4] <u>Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and salute no one on the road.</u>
[14] But it shall be more tolerable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you.
[14] But it shall be more tolerable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you.
[15] And you, Caper'na-um, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades.
[15] And you, Caper'na-um, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades.
[16] "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me."
[16] <u>"He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me."
[17] The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"
[17] The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"</u>
[18] <u>And he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.</u>
[18] <u>And he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.</u>
[26] He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?"
[26] He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?"
[27] And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."
[27] <u>And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."
[28] And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."
[28] And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."
[29] But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
[29] But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
[40] But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me."
[40] But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me."
[41] But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things;
[41] But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things;
[42] one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her."
[42] one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her."</u>
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[12] or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
[12] or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
[13] If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
[13] If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
[14] Now he was casting out a demon that was dumb; when the demon had gone out, the dumb man spoke, and the people marveled.
[14] <u>Now he was casting out a demon that was dumb; when the demon had gone out, the dumb man spoke, and the people marveled.
[15] But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Be-el'zebul, the prince of demons";
[15] But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Be-el'zebul, the prince of demons";
[22] but when one stronger than he assails him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoil.
[22] but when one stronger than he assails him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoil.
[23] He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.
[23] He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.
[24] "When the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, he passes through waterless places seeking rest; and finding none he says, `I will return to my house from which I came.'
[24] "When the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, he passes through waterless places seeking rest; and finding none he says, `I will return to my house from which I came.' </u>
[25] And when he comes he finds it swept and put in order.
[25] And when he comes he finds it swept and put in order.
[26] Then he goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first."
[26] Then he goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first."
[27] As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts that you sucked!"
[27] <u>As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts that you sucked!"
[28] But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
[28] But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!" </u>
[29] When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah.
[29] When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah.
[35] Therefore be careful lest the light in you be darkness.
[35] Therefore be careful lest the light in you be darkness.
[36] If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright, as when a lamp with its rays gives you light."
[36] If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright, as when a lamp with its rays gives you light."
[37] While he was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him; so he went in and sat at table.
[37] <u>While he was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him; so he went in and sat at table.
[38] The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner.
[38] The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner.
[39] And the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of extortion and wickedness.
[39] And the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of extortion and wickedness.
[40] <u>You fools! Did not he who made the outside make the inside also?</u>
[40] You fools! Did not he who made the outside make the inside also?
[41] But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, everything is clean for you.
[41] But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, everything is clean for you.
[42] "But woe to you Pharisees! for you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God; these you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
[42] "But woe to you Pharisees! for you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God; these you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
[53] As he went away from there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press him hard, and to provoke him to speak of many things,
[53] As he went away from there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press him hard, and to provoke him to speak of many things,
[54] lying in wait for him, to catch at something he might say.
[54] lying in wait for him, to catch at something he might say.</u>
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==Chapter==
[9] but he who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God.
[9] but he who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God.
[10] And every one who speaks a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
[10] And every one who speaks a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
[11] And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious how or what you are to answer or what you are to say;
[11] <u>And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious how or what you are to answer or what you are to say;
[12] for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."
[12] for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."
[13] One of the multitude said to him, "Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me."
[13] One of the multitude said to him, "Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me."
[20] But God said to him, `Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?'
[20] But God said to him, `Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?'
[21] So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."
[21] So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."
[22] </u>And he said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat, nor about your body, what you shall put on.</u>
[22] <u>And he said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat, nor about your body, what you shall put on.
[23] For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.
[23] For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.
[30] For all the nations of the world seek these things; and your Father knows that you need them.
[30] For all the nations of the world seek these things; and your Father knows that you need them.
[31] Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things shall be yours as well.
[31] Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things shall be yours as well.
[32] <u>"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.</u>
[32] "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
[33] Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
[33] Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
[38] If he comes in the second watch, or in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those servants!
[38] If he comes in the second watch, or in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those servants!
[39] But know this, that if the householder had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have left his house to be broken into.
[39] But know this, that if the householder had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have left his house to be broken into.
[40] You also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an unexpected hour."
[40] You also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an unexpected hour." </u>
[41] Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?"
[41] Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?"
[42] And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
[42] And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
[50] I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished!
[50] I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished!
[51] <u>Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division;</u>
[51] <u>Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division;
[52] for henceforth in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three;
[52] for henceforth in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three;
[53] they will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against her mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."
[53] they will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against her mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."</u>
[54] He also said to the multitudes, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, `A shower is coming'; and so it happens.
[54] He also said to the multitudes, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, `A shower is coming'; and so it happens.
==Chapter==
==Chapter==
[1] There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
[1] <u>There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
[2] And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered thus?
[2] And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered thus?
[7] And he said to the vinedresser, `Lo, these three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?'
[7] And he said to the vinedresser, `Lo, these three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?'
[8] And he answered him, `Let it alone, sir, this year also, till I dig about it and put on manure.
[8] And he answered him, `Let it alone, sir, this year also, till I dig about it and put on manure.
[9] And if it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'"
[9] And if it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'" </u>
[10] Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
[10] Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
[21] It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened."
[21] It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened."
[22] He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
[22] <u>He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
[23] And some one said to him, "Lord, will those who are saved be few?" And he said to them,
[23] And some one said to him, "Lord, will those who are saved be few?" And he said to them,
[28] There you will weep and gnash your teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God and you yourselves thrust out.
[28] There you will weep and gnash your teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God and you yourselves thrust out.
[29] And men will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at table in the kingdom of God.
[29] And men will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at table in the kingdom of God.
[30] And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last."
[30] And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." </u>
[31] At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you."
[31] At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you."
[9] and he who invited you both will come and say to you, `Give place to this man,' and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place.
[9] and he who invited you both will come and say to you, `Give place to this man,' and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place.
[10] But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, `Friend, go up higher'; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you.
[10] But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, `Friend, go up higher'; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you.
[11] For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
[11] <u>For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." </u>
[12] He said also to the man who had invited him, "When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your kinsmen or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return, and you be repaid.
[12] He said also to the man who had invited him, "When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your kinsmen or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return, and you be repaid.
[34] "Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored?
[34] "Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored?
[35] It is fit neither for the land nor for the dunghill; men throw it away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
[35] It is fit neither for the land nor for the dunghill; men throw it away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
==Chapter==
==Chapter==
[1] Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
[1] Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
[2] And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them."
[2] And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them."
[3] So he told them this parable:
[3] <u>So he told them this parable:
[4] "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it?
[4] "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it?
[5] And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
[5] And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
[6] And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, `Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.'
[6] And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, `Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.'
[7] Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
[7] Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
[8] "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it?
[8] "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it?
[9] And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, `Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost.'
[9] And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, `Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost.'
[10] Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
[10] Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents." </u>
[11] And he said, "There was a man who had two sons;
[11] And he said, "There was a man who had two sons;
[30] But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!'
[30] But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!'
[31] And he said to him, `Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
[31] And he said to him, `Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
[32] It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"
[32] It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"
==Chapter==
==Chapter==
[1] He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods.
[1] <u>He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods.
[2] And he called him and said to him, `What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.'
[2] And he called him and said to him, `What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.'
[12] And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?
[12] And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?
[13] No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon."
[13] No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon."
[14] The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they scoffed at him.
[14] The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they scoffed at him. </u>
[15] But he said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts; for what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
[15] But he said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts; for what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
[29] But Abraham said, `They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'
[29] But Abraham said, `They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'
[30] And he said, `No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'
[30] And he said, `No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'
[31] He said to him, `If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
[31] He said to him, `If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
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==Chapter==
[1] And he said to his disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come; but woe to him by whom they come!
[1] And he said to his disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come; but woe to him by whom they come!
[11] On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Sama'ria and Galilee.
[11] On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Sama'ria and Galilee.
[12] And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance
[12] <u>And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance
[13] and lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us."
[13] and lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us."
[14] When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed.
[14] When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed.
[20] Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed;
[20] Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed;
[21] <u>nor will they say, `Lo, here it is!' or `There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you."</u>
[21] nor will they say, `Lo, here it is!' or `There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you."</u>
[22] And he said to the disciples, "The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you will not see it.
[22] And he said to the disciples, "The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you will not see it.
[9] He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:
[9] He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:
[10] "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
[10]<u> "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
[11] The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, `God, I thank thee that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
[11] The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, `God, I thank thee that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
[12] I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.'
[12] I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.'
[13] But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, `God, be merciful to me a sinner!'
[13] But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, `God, be merciful to me a sinner!'
[14] I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
[14] I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." </u>
[15] Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
[15] Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
[16] But Jesus called them to him, saying, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
[16] <u>But Jesus called them to him, saying, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. </u>
[17] Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."
[17] Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."
[18] And a ruler asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
[18] <u>And a ruler asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
[19] And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.
[19] And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.
[32] For he will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon;
[32] For he will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon;
[33] they will scourge him and kill him, and on the third day he will rise."
[33] they will scourge him and kill him, and on the third day he will rise."
[34] But they understood none of these things; this saying was hid from them, and they did not grasp what was said.
[34] But they understood none of these things; this saying was hid from them, and they did not grasp what was said. </u>
[35] As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging;
[35] As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging;
[3] And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature.
[3] And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature.
[4] So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way.
[4] So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way.
[5] And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchae'us, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today."
[5] <u>And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchae'us, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today."
[6] So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully.
[6] So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully.
[7] And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner."
[7] And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner."
[8] And Zacchae'us stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold."
[8] And Zacchae'us stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold."
[9] And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.
[9] And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.
[10] For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."
[10] For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost." </u>
[11] As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately.
[11] As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately.
[29] When he drew near to Beth'phage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,
[29] When he drew near to Beth'phage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,
[30] saying, "Go into the village opposite, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat; untie it and bring it here.
[30] <u>saying, "Go into the village opposite, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat; untie it and bring it here.
[31] If any one asks you, `Why are you untying it?' you shall say this, `The Lord has need of it.'"
[31] If any one asks you, `Why are you untying it?' you shall say this, `The Lord has need of it.'"
[32] So those who were sent went away and found it as he had told them.
[32] So those who were sent went away and found it as he had told them.
[33] And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?"
[33] And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?"
[34] And they said, "The Lord has need of it."
[34] And they said, "The Lord has need of it." </u>
[35] And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their garments on the colt they set Jesus upon it.
[35] And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their garments on the colt they set Jesus upon it.
[36] And as he rode along, they spread their garments on the road.
[36] And as he rode along, they spread their garments on the road.
[37] As he was now drawing near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen,
[37] As he was now drawing near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen,
[38] saying, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
[38] saying, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
[39] And some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to him, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples."
[39] <u>And some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to him, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples."
[40] He answered, "I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out."
[40] He answered, "I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out."
[41] And when he drew near and saw the city he wept over it,
[41] And when he drew near and saw the city he wept over it,
[42] saying, "Would that even today you knew the things that make for peace! But now they are hid from your eyes.
[42] saying, "Would that even today you knew the things that make for peace! But now they are hid from your eyes.
[43] For the days shall come upon you, when your enemies will cast up a bank about you and surround you, and hem you in on every side,
[43] For the days shall come upon you, when your enemies will cast up a bank about you and surround you, and hem you in on every side,
[44] and dash you to the ground, you and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another in you; because you did not know the time of your visitation."
[44] and dash you to the ground, you and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another in you; because you did not know the time of your visitation."</u>
[45] And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold,
[45] And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold,
[1] One day, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up
[1] One day, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up
[2] and said to him, "Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority."
[2] and said to him, <u>"Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority." </u>
[3] He answered them, "I also will ask you a question; now tell me,
[3] He answered them, "I also will ask you a question; now tell me,
[4] Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
[4] Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
[5] And they discussed it with one another, saying, "If we say, `From heaven,' he will say, `Why did you not believe him?'
[5] <u>And they discussed it with one another, saying, "If we say, `From heaven,' he will say, `Why did you not believe him?'
[6] But if we say, `From men,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
[6] But if we say, `From men,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
[7] So they answered that they did not know whence it was.
[7] So they answered that they did not know whence it was.
[8] And Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
[8] And Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."</u>
[9] And he began to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country for a long while.
[9] And he began to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country for a long while.
[25] <u>He said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." </u>
[25] <u>He said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." </u>
[26] And they were not able in the presence of the people to catch him by what he said; but marveling at his answer they were silent.
[26] And they were not able in the presence of the people to catch him by what he said; but marveling at his answer they were silent.
[27] There came to him some Sadducees, those who say that there is no resurrection,
[27] <u>There came to him some Sadducees, those who say that there is no resurrection,
[28] and they asked him a question, saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man must take the wife and raise up children for his brother.
[28] and they asked him a question, saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man must take the wife and raise up children for his brother.
[34] And Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage;
[34] And Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage;
[35] <u>but those who are accounted worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage,
[35] but those who are accounted worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage,
[36] for they cannot die any more, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.</u>
[36] for they cannot die any more, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.</u>
[37] But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the passage about the bush, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.
[37] But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the passage about the bush, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.
[14] Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate beforehand how to answer;
[14] Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate beforehand how to answer;
[15] for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
[15] for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
[16] You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death;
[16] <u>You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death; </u>
[17] you will be hated by all for my name's sake.
[17] you will be hated by all for my name's sake.
[18] But not a hair of your head will perish.
[18] But not a hair of your head will perish.
[19] By your endurance you will gain your lives.
[19] By your endurance you will gain your lives.
[20] "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.
[20] <u>"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.
[21] Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it;
[21] Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it; </u>
[22] for these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all that is written.
[22] for these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all that is written.
[23] Alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! For great distress shall be upon the earth and wrath upon this people;
[23] Alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! For great distress shall be upon the earth and wrath upon this people;
[31] So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
[31] So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
[32] Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all has taken place.
[32] Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all has taken place.
[33] Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
[33] <u>Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. </u>
[34] "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare;
[34] "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare;
[7] Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the passover lamb had to be sacrificed.
[7] Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the passover lamb had to be sacrificed.
[8] So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the passover for us, that we may eat it."
[8] <u>So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the passover for us, that we may eat it."
[9] They said to him, "Where will you have us prepare it?"
[9] They said to him, "Where will you have us prepare it?"
[10] He said to them, "Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house which he enters,
[10] He said to them, "Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house which he enters,
[11] and tell the householder, `The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I am to eat the passover with my disciples?'
[11] and tell the householder, `The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I am to eat the passover with my disciples?'
[12] And he will show you a large upper room furnished; there make ready."
[12] And he will show you a large upper room furnished; there make ready."</u>
[13] And they went, and found it as he had told them; and they prepared the passover.
[13] And they went, and found it as he had told them; and they prepared the passover.
[14] And when the hour came, he sat at table, and the apostles with him.
[14] And when the hour came, he sat at table, and the apostles with him.
[15] And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer;
[15] <u>And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer;
[16] for I tell you I shall not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."
[16] for I tell you I shall not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."</u>
[17] And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, "Take this, and divide it among yourselves;
[17] And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, "Take this, and divide it among yourselves;
[18] for I tell you that from now on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
[18] for I tell you that from now on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
[19] And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
[19] And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
[20] And likewise the cup after supper, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
[20] <u>And likewise the cup after supper, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.</u>
[21] But behold the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
[21] But behold the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
[22] For the Son of man goes as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!"
[22] For the Son of man goes as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!"
[33] And he said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death."
[33] And he said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death."
[34] He said, "I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you three times deny that you know me."
[34] He said, "I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you three times deny that you know me."
[35] And he said to them, "When I sent you out with no purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?" They said, "Nothing."
[35] <u>And he said to them, "When I sent you out with no purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?" They said, "Nothing."
[36] He said to them, "But now, let him who has a purse take it, and likewise a bag. And let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one.
[36] He said to them, "But now, let him who has a purse take it, and likewise a bag. And let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one.</u>
[37] For I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me, `And he was reckoned with transgressors'; for what is written about me has its fulfilment."
[37] For I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me, `And he was reckoned with transgressors'; for what is written about me has its fulfilment."
[38] And they said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords." And he said to them, "It is enough."
[38] And they said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords." And he said to them, "It is enough."
[40] And when he came to the place he said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation."
[40] And when he came to the place he said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation."
[41] And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed,
[41] <u>And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed,
[42] <u>"Father, if thou art willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."</u>
[42] "Father, if thou art willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."</u>
[45] And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow,
[45] And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow,
[46] and he said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."
[46] and he said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."
[50] And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.
[50] And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.
[51] But Jesus said, "No more of this!" And he touched his ear and healed him.
[51] But Jesus said, "No more of this!" And he touched his ear and healed him.
[52] Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?
[52] <u>Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? </u>
[53] When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
[53] When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
[54] Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house. Peter followed at a distance;
[54] Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house. Peter followed at a distance;
[61] And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times."
[61] And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times."
[62] And he went out and wept bitterly.
[62] And he went out and wept bitterly.
[63] Now the men who were holding Jesus mocked him and beat him;
[63] <u>Now the men who were holding Jesus mocked him and beat him;
[64] they also blindfolded him and asked him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?"
[64] they also blindfolded him and asked him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?"
[65] And they spoke many other words against him, reviling him.
[65] And they spoke many other words against him, reviling him.</u>
[66] When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away to their council, and they said,
[66] When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away to their council, and they said,
[67] "If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe;
[67] <u>"If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe;
[68] and if I ask you, you will not answer.
[68] and if I ask you, you will not answer.
[69] But from now on the Son of man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
[69] But from now on the Son of man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
[70] And they all said, "Are you the Son of God, then?" And he said to them, "You say that I am."
[70] And they all said, "Are you the Son of God, then?" And he said to them, "You say that I am."
[71] And they said, "What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips."
[71] And they said, "What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips."</u>
==Chapter==
==Chapter==
[1] Then the whole company of them arose, and brought him before Pilate.
[1] Then the whole company of them arose, and brought him before Pilate.
[2] And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king."
[2] <u>And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king."
[3] And Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" And he answered him, "You have said so."
[3] And Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" And he answered him, "You have said so."
[4] And Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitudes, "I find no crime in this man."
[4] And Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitudes, "I find no crime in this man."
[9] So he questioned him at some length; but he made no answer.
[9] So he questioned him at some length; but he made no answer.
[10] The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him.
[10] The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him.
[11] And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then, arraying him in gorgeous apparel, he sent him back to Pilate.
[11] And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then, arraying him in gorgeous apparel, he sent him back to Pilate.</u>
[12] And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.
[12] And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.
[13] Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
[13] Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
[26] And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyre'ne, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.
[26] And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyre'ne, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.
[27] And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him.
[27] <u>And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him.
[28] But Jesus turning to them said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
[28] But Jesus turning to them said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
[29] For behold, the days are coming when they will say, `Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never gave suck!'
[29] For behold, the days are coming when they will say, `Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never gave suck!'
[30] Then they will begin to say to the mountains, `Fall on us'; and to the hills, `Cover us.'
[30] Then they will begin to say to the mountains, `Fall on us'; and to the hills, `Cover us.' </u>
[31] For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"
[31] For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"
[32] Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him.
[32] Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him.
[33] And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left.
[33] And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left.
[34] And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." And they cast lots to divide his garments.
[34] <u>And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." And they cast lots to divide his garments.
[35] <u>And the people stood by, watching; but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!" </u>
[35] And the people stood by, watching; but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!"
[36] The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him vinegar,
[36] The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him vinegar,</u>
[37] and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!"
[37] and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!"
[38] There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews."
[38] There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews."
[39] One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!"
[39] <u>One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!"
[40] But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?
[40] But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?
[42] And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
[42] And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
[43] And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
[43] And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
[44] It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,
[44] It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,</u>
[45] while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.
[45] while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.
[46] Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!" And having said this he breathed his last.
[46] <u>Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!" And having said this he breathed his last. </u>
[47] Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, and said, "Certainly this man was innocent!"
[47] Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, and said, "Certainly this man was innocent!"
[48] And all the multitudes who assembled to see the sight, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts.
[48] And all the multitudes who assembled to see the sight, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts.
[53] Then he took it down and wrapped it in a linen shroud, and laid him in a rock-hewn tomb, where no one had ever yet been laid.
[53] Then he took it down and wrapped it in a linen shroud, and laid him in a rock-hewn tomb, where no one had ever yet been laid.
[54] It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning.
[54] It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning.
[55] The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and saw the tomb, and how his body was laid;
[55] <u>The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and saw the tomb, and how his body was laid;
[56] then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments.
[56] then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments. </u>
On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
[15] While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.
[15] While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.
[16] But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
[16] But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
[17] And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still, looking sad.
[17] <u>And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still, looking sad.
[18] Then one of them, named Cle'opas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?"
[18] Then one of them, named Cle'opas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?"
[19] And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
[19] And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
[29] but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them.
[29] but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them.
[30] When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them.
[30] When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them.
[31] And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight.
[31] And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. </u>
[32] They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?"
[32] They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?"
[33] And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them,
[33] And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them,
[47] and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
[47] and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
[48] You are witnesses of these things.
[48] You are witnesses of these things.
[49] And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."
[49] <u>And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."
[50] Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them.
[50] Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them.
[51] While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
[51] While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
[52] And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
[52] And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
[53] and were continually in the temple blessing God.
[53] and were continually in the temple blessing God.</u>
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