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[1] Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things which have been accomplished among us,
[1] Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things which have been accomplished among us,
[2] just as they were delivered to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,
[2] just as they were delivered to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,
[3] it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent The-oph'ilus,
[3] it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent The-oph'ilus,
[4] that you may know the truth concerning the things of which you have been informed.
[4] that you may know the truth concerning the things of which you have been informed.
[5]
[5] In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechari'ah, of the division of Abi'jah; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechari'ah, of the division of Abi'jah; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
[6] And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
[6] And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
[7] But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.
[7] But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.
[8]
[8] Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty,
Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty,
[9] according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to him by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
[9] according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to him by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
[22] And when he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them and remained dumb.
[22] And when he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them and remained dumb.
[23] And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home.
[23] And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home.
[24]
[24] After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she hid herself, saying,
After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she hid herself, saying,
[25] "Thus the Lord has done to me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men."
[25] "Thus the Lord has done to me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men."
[26]
[26] In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
[27] to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
[27] to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
therefore the child to be born will be called holy,
therefore the child to be born will be called holy,
the Son of God.
the Son of God.
[36]
[36] And behold, your kinswoman Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
And behold, your kinswoman Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
[37] For with God nothing will be impossible."
[37] For with God nothing will be impossible."
[38] And Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.
[38] And Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.
[39]
[39] In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah,
In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah,
[40] and she entered the house of Zechari'ah and greeted Elizabeth.
[40] and she entered the house of Zechari'ah and greeted Elizabeth.
to Abraham and to his posterity for ever."
to Abraham and to his posterity for ever."
[56] And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home.
[56] And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home.
[57]
[57] Now the time came for Elizabeth to be delivered, and she gave birth to a son.
Now the time came for Elizabeth to be delivered, and she gave birth to a son.
[58] And her neighbors and kinsfolk heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.
[58] And her neighbors and kinsfolk heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.
[65] And fear came on all their neighbors. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea;
[65] And fear came on all their neighbors. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea;
[66] and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the hand of the Lord was with him.
[66] and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the hand of the Lord was with him.
[67]
[67] And his father Zechari'ah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
And his father Zechari'ah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
[68] "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
[68] "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
to guide our feet into the way of peace."
to guide our feet into the way of peace."
[80] And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
[80] And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
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[1]
[1] In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
[2] This was the first enrollment, when Quirin'i-us was governor of Syria.
[2] This was the first enrollment, when Quirin'i-us was governor of Syria.
[6] And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered.
[6] And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered.
[7] And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
[7] And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
[8]
[8] And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
[9] And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.
[9] And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.
[14] "Glory to God in the highest,
[14] "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!"
and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!"
[15]
[15] When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."
When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."
[16] And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
[16] And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
[19] But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart.
[19] But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart.
[20] And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
[20] And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
[21]
[21] And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
[22] And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
[22]
And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
[23] (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord")
[23] (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord")
[32] a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
[32] a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to thy people Israel."
and for glory to thy people Israel."
[33]
[33] And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him;
And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him;
[34] and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in
[34] and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in
[35] (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also),
[35] (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also),
that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed."
that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed."
[36]
[36] And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phan'u-el, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity,
And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phan'u-el, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity,
[37] and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.
[37] and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.
[38] And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
[38] And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
[39]
[39] And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
[40] And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
[40] And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
[41]
[41] Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
[42] And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom;
[42] And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom;
[50] And they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.
[50] And they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.
[51] And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.
[51] And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.
[52]
[52] And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.
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[1]
[1] In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiber'i-us Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Iturae'a and Trachoni'tis, and Lysa'ni-as tetrarch of Abile'ne,
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiber'i-us Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Iturae'a and Trachoni'tis, and Lysa'ni-as tetrarch of Abile'ne,
[2] in the high-priesthood of Annas and Ca'iaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechari'ah in the wilderness;
[2] in the high-priesthood of Annas and Ca'iaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechari'ah in the wilderness;
and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
[6] and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."
[6] and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."
[7]
[7] He said therefore to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
He said therefore to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
[8] Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, `We have Abraham as our father'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
[8] Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, `We have Abraham as our father'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
[9] Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."
[9] Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."
[10]
[10] And the multitudes asked him, "What then shall we do?"
And the multitudes asked him, "What then shall we do?"
[11] And he answered them, "He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."
[11] And he answered them, "He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."
[13] And he said to them, "Collect no more than is appointed you."
[13] And he said to them, "Collect no more than is appointed you."
[14] Soldiers also asked him, "And we, what shall we do?" And he said to them, "Rob no one by violence or by false accusation, and be content with your wages."
[14] Soldiers also asked him, "And we, what shall we do?" And he said to them, "Rob no one by violence or by false accusation, and be content with your wages."
[15]
[15] As the people were in expectation, and all men questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he were the Christ,
As the people were in expectation, and all men questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he were the Christ,
[16] John answered them all, "I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
[16] John answered them all, "I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
[17] His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor, and to gather the wheat into his granary, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."
[17] His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor, and to gather the wheat into his granary, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."
[18]
[18] So, with many other exhortations, he preached good news to the people.
So, with many other exhortations, he preached good news to the people.
[19] But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Hero'di-as, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done,
[19] But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Hero'di-as, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done,
[20] added this to them all, that he shut up John in prison.
[20] added this to them all, that he shut up John in prison.
[21]
[21] Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened,
Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened,
[22] and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove, and a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased."
[22] and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove, and a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased."
[23]
[23] Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli,
Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli,
[24] the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jan'na-i, the son of Joseph,
[24] the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jan'na-i, the son of Joseph,
[37] the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Maha'lale-el, the son of Ca-i'nan,
[37] the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Maha'lale-el, the son of Ca-i'nan,
[38] the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.
[38] the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.
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[1]
[1] And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit
And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit
[2] for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry.
[2] for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry.
[12] And Jesus answered him, "It is said, `You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'"
[12] And Jesus answered him, "It is said, `You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'"
[13] And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.
[13] And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.
[14]
[14] And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country.
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country.
[15] And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
[15] And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
[16]
[16] And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and he went to the synagogue, as his custom was, on the sabbath day. And he stood up to read;
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and he went to the synagogue, as his custom was, on the sabbath day. And he stood up to read;
[17] and there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it was written,
[17] and there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it was written,
[29] And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.
[29] And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.
[30] But passing through the midst of them he went away.
[30] But passing through the midst of them he went away.
[31]
[31] And he went down to Caper'na-um, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath;
And he went down to Caper'na-um, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath;
[32] and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
[32] and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
[36] And they were all amazed and said to one another, "What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out."
[36] And they were all amazed and said to one another, "What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out."
[37] And reports of him went out into every place in the surrounding region.
[37] And reports of him went out into every place in the surrounding region.
[38]
[38] And he arose and left the synagogue, and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they besought him for her.
And he arose and left the synagogue, and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they besought him for her.
[39] And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her; and immediately she rose and served them.
[39] And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her; and immediately she rose and served them.
[40]
[40] Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.
Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.
[41] And demons also came out of many, crying, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them, and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
[41] And demons also came out of many, crying, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them, and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
[42]
[42] And when it was day he departed and went into a lonely place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them;
And when it was day he departed and went into a lonely place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them;
[43] but he said to them, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose."
[43] but he said to them, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose."
[44] And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
[44] And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
==Chapter==
[1]
[1] While the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennes'aret.
While the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennes'aret.
[2] And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.
[2] And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.
[10] and so also were James and John, sons of Zeb'edee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men."
[10] and so also were James and John, sons of Zeb'edee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men."
[11] And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
[11] And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
[12]
[12] While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and besought him, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean."
While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and besought him, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean."
[13] And he stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I will; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him.
[13] And he stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I will; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him.
[15] But so much the more the report went abroad concerning him; and great multitudes gathered to hear and to be healed of their infirmities.
[15] But so much the more the report went abroad concerning him; and great multitudes gathered to hear and to be healed of their infirmities.
[16] But he withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.
[16] But he withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.
[17]
[17] On one of those days, as he was teaching, there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.
On one of those days, as he was teaching, there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.
[18] And behold, men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they sought to bring him in and lay him before Jesus;
[18] And behold, men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they sought to bring him in and lay him before Jesus;
[25] And immediately he rose before them, and took up that on which he lay, and went home, glorifying God.
[25] And immediately he rose before them, and took up that on which he lay, and went home, glorifying God.
[26] And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, "We have seen strange things today."
[26] And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, "We have seen strange things today."
[27]
[27] After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me."
After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me."
[28] And he left everything, and rose and followed him.
[28] And he left everything, and rose and followed him.
[29]
[29] And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there was a large company of tax collectors and others sitting at table with them.
And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there was a large company of tax collectors and others sitting at table with them.
[30] And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"
[30] And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"
[31] And Jesus answered them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick;
[31] And Jesus answered them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick;
[32] I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
[32] I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
[33]
[33] And they said to him, "The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink."
And they said to him, "The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink."
[34] And Jesus said to them, "Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?
[34] And Jesus said to them, "Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?
[38] But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.
[38] But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.
[39] And no one after drinking old wine desires new; for he says, `The old is good.'"
[39] And no one after drinking old wine desires new; for he says, `The old is good.'"
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[1]
[1] On a sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands.
On a sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands.
[2] But some of the Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the sabbath?"
[2] But some of the Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the sabbath?"
[4] how he entered the house of God, and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?"
[4] how he entered the house of God, and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?"
[5] And he said to them, "The Son of man is lord of the sabbath."
[5] And he said to them, "The Son of man is lord of the sabbath."
[6]
[6] On another sabbath, when he entered the synagogue and taught, a man was there whose right hand was withered.
On another sabbath, when he entered the synagogue and taught, a man was there whose right hand was withered.
[7] And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him.
[7] And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him.
[10] And he looked around on them all, and said to him, "Stretch out your hand." And he did so, and his hand was restored.
[10] And he looked around on them all, and said to him, "Stretch out your hand." And he did so, and his hand was restored.
[11] But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
[11] But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
[12]
[12] In these days he went out to the mountain to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God.
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God.
[13] And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles;
[13] And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles;
[15] and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot,
[15] and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot,
[16] and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
[16] and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
[17]
[17] And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases;
And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases;
[18] and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured.
[18] and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured.
[19] And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came forth from him and healed them all.
[19] And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came forth from him and healed them all.
[20]
[20] And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
[21] "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh.
[21] "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh.
[22]
[22] "Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man!
"Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man!
[23] Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
[23] Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
[24]
[24] "But woe to you that are rich, for you have received your consolation.
"But woe to you that are rich, for you have received your consolation.
[25]
[25] "Woe to you that are full now, for you shall hunger. "Woe to you that laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
"Woe to you that are full now, for you shall hunger. "Woe to you that laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
[26] "Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
[26] "Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
[27]
[27] "But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
"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] bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
[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.
[31] And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.
[31] And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.
[32]
[32] "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
[33] And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
[33] And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
[35] But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish.
[35] But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish.
[36] Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
[36] Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
[37]
[37] "Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;
"Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;
[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]
[39] He also told them a parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?
He also told them a parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?
[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.
[41] Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
[41] Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
[42] Or how can you say to your brother, `Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.
[42] Or how can you say to your brother, `Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.
[43]
[43] "For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit;
"For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit;
[44] for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
[44] for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
[45] The good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure produces evil; for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
[45] The good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure produces evil; for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
[46]
[46] "Why do you call me `Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?
"Why do you call me `Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?
[47] Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:
[47] 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."
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[1] After he had ended all his sayings in the hearing of the people he entered Caper'na-um.
After he had ended all his sayings in the hearing of the people he entered Caper'na-um.
[2] Now a centurion had a slave who was dear to him, who was sick and at the point of death.
[2] Now a centurion had a slave who was dear to him, who was sick and at the point of death.
[9] When Jesus heard this he marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude that followed him, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith."
[9] When Jesus heard this he marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude that followed him, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith."
[10] And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave well.
[10] And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave well.
[11]
[11] Soon afterward he went to a city called Na'in, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him.
Soon afterward he went to a city called Na'in, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him.
[12] As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her.
[12] As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her.
[16] Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"
[16] Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"
[17] And this report concerning him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.
[17] And this report concerning him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.
[18]
[18] The disciples of John told him of all these things.
The disciples of John told him of all these things.
[19] And John, calling to him two of his disciples, sent them to the Lord, saying, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?"
[19] And John, calling to him two of his disciples, sent them to the Lord, saying, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?"
[22] And he answered them, "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them.
[22] And he answered them, "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them.
[23] And blessed is he who takes no offense at me."
[23] And blessed is he who takes no offense at me."
[24]
[24] When the messengers of John had gone, he began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to behold? A reed shaken by the wind?
When the messengers of John had gone, he began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to behold? A reed shaken by the wind?
[25] What then did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings' courts.
[25] What then did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings' courts.
[29] (When they heard this all the people and the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John;
[29] (When they heard this all the people and the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John;
[30] but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)
[30] but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)
[31]
[31] "To what then shall I compare the men of this generation, and what are they like?
"To what then shall I compare the men of this generation, and what are they like?
[32] They are like children sitting in the market place and calling to one another, `We piped to you, and you did not dance;
[32] They are like children sitting in the market place and calling to one another, `We piped to you, and you did not dance;
[34] The Son of man has come eating and drinking; and you say, `Behold, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'
[34] The Son of man has come eating and drinking; and you say, `Behold, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'
[35] Yet wisdom is justified by all her children."
[35] Yet wisdom is justified by all her children."
[36]
[36] One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house, and took his place at table.
One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house, and took his place at table.
[37] And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment,
[37] And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment,
[49] Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?"
[49] Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?"
[50] And he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
[50] And he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
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[1] Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him,
Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him,
[2] and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Mag'dalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
[2] and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Mag'dalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
[3] and Joan'na, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.
[3] and Joan'na, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.
[4]
[4] And when a great crowd came together and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable:
And when a great crowd came together and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable:
[5] "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.
[5] "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.
[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it.
[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it.
[8] And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." As he said this, he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
[8] And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." As he said this, he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
[9]
[9] And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant,
And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant,
[10] he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
[10] he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
[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] 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.
[15] 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]
[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.
"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."
[19]
[19] Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him for the crowd.
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]
[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,
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,
[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.
[24] And they went and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we are perishing!" And he awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging waves; and they ceased, and there was a calm.
[24] And they went and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we are perishing!" And he awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging waves; and they ceased, and there was a calm.
[25] He said to them, "Where is your faith?" And they were afraid, and they marveled, saying to one another, "Who then is this, that he commands even wind and water, and they obey him?"
[25] He said to them, "Where is your faith?" And they were afraid, and they marveled, saying to one another, "Who then is this, that he commands even wind and water, and they obey him?"
[26]
[26] Then they arrived at the country of the Ger'asenes, which is opposite Galilee.
Then they arrived at the country of the Ger'asenes, which is opposite Galilee.
[27] And as he stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs.
[27] And as he stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs.
[32] Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave.
[32] Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave.
[33] Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
[33] Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
[34]
[34] When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.
When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.
[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.
[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]
[40] Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.
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,
[47] And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed.
[47] And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed.
[48] And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace."
[48] And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace."
[49]
[49] While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more."
While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more."
[50] But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well."
[50] But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well."
[55] And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat.
[55] And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat.
[56] And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.
[56] And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.
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[1] And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
[2] and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal.
[2] and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal.
[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."
[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]
[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,
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,
[8] by some that Eli'jah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen.
[8] by some that Eli'jah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen.
[9] Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
[9] Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
[10]
[10] On their return the apostles told him what they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a city called Beth-sa'ida.
On their return the apostles told him what they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a city called Beth-sa'ida.
[11] When the crowds learned it, they followed him; and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and cured those who had need of healing.
[11] When the crowds learned it, they followed him; and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and cured those who had need of healing.
[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]
[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?"
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?"
[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."
[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]
[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.
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] For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it.
[24] For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it.
[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.
[27] But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."
[27] But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."
[28]
[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.
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] And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white.
[35] And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!"
[35] And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!"
[36] And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silence and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
[36] And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silence and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.
[37]
[37] On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him.
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] And behold, a man from the crowd cried, "Teacher, I beg you to look upon my son, for he is my only child;
[44] "Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men."
[44] "Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men."
[45] But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
[45] But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
[46]
[46] And an argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
And an argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
[47] But when Jesus perceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his side,
[47] 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."
[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]
[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."
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."
[51]
[51] When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
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;
[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]
[57] As they were going along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."
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] 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."
[61] Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home."
[61] Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home."
[62] Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
[62] Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
==Chapter==
[1]
[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.
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] 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.
[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.
[11] `Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off against you; nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.'
[11] `Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off against you; nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.'
[12] I tell you, it shall be more tolerable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
[12] I tell you, it shall be more tolerable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
[13]
[13] "Woe to you, Chora'zin! woe to you, Beth-sa'ida! for if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
"Woe to you, Chora'zin! woe to you, Beth-sa'ida! for if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
[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]
[16] "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me."
"He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me."
[17]
[17] The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"
The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"
[18] And he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
[18] And he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
[19] Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you.
[19] Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you.
[20] Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
[20] Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
[21]
[21] In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "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; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "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; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.
[22] All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
[22] All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
[23]
[23] Then turning to the disciples he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see what you see!
Then turning to the disciples he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see what you see!
[24] For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."
[24] For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."
[25]
[25] And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
[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] 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]
[29] But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
[30] Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
[30] Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
[36] Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?"
[36] Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?"
[37] He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
[37] He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
[38]
[38] Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house.
Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house.
[39] And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.
[39] And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.
[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."
==Chapter==
[1]
[1] He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."
He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."
[2] And he said to them, "When you pray, say:
[2] And he said to them, "When you pray, say:
[3] Give us each day our daily bread;
[3] Give us each day our daily bread;
[4] and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive every one who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation."
[4] and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive every one who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation."
[5]
[5] And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, `Friend, lend me three loaves;
And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, `Friend, lend me three loaves;
[6] for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him';
[6] for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him';
[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]
[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.
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]
[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.'
"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.'
[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]
[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!"
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!"
[29]
[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.
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.
[30] For as Jonah became a sign to the men of Nin'eveh, so will the Son of man be to this generation.
[30] For as Jonah became a sign to the men of Nin'eveh, so will the Son of man be to this generation.
[31] The queen of the South will arise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.
[31] The queen of the South will arise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.
[32] The men of Nin'eveh will arise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here.
[32] The men of Nin'eveh will arise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here.
[33]
[33] "No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a bushel, but on a stand, that those who enter may see the light.
"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a bushel, but on a stand, that those who enter may see the light.
[34] Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is sound, your whole body is full of light; but when it is not sound, your body is full of darkness.
[34] Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is sound, your whole body is full of light; but when it is not sound, your body is full of darkness.
[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]
[37] While he was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him; so he went in and sat at table.
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.
[40] You fools! Did not he who made the outside make the inside also?
[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]
[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.
"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.
[43] Woe to you Pharisees! for you love the best seat in the synagogues and salutations in the market places.
[43] Woe to you Pharisees! for you love the best seat in the synagogues and salutations in the market places.
[44] Woe to you! for you are like graves which are not seen, and men walk over them without knowing it."
[44] Woe to you! for you are like graves which are not seen, and men walk over them without knowing it."
[45]
[45] One of the lawyers answered him, "Teacher, in saying this you reproach us also."
One of the lawyers answered him, "Teacher, in saying this you reproach us also."
[46] And he said, "Woe to you lawyers also! for you load men with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.
[46] And he said, "Woe to you lawyers also! for you load men with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.
[51] from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechari'ah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it shall be required of this generation.
[51] from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechari'ah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it shall be required of this generation.
[52] Woe to you lawyers! for you have taken away the key of knowledge; you did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering."
[52] Woe to you lawyers! for you have taken away the key of knowledge; you did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering."
[53]
[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,
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.
==Chapter==
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[1] In the meantime, when so many thousands of the multitude had gathered together that they trod upon one another, he began to say to his disciples first, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
In the meantime, when so many thousands of the multitude had gathered together that they trod upon one another, he began to say to his disciples first, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
[2] Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
[2] Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
[3] Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
[3] Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
[4]
[4] "I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
"I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
[5] But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear him!
[5] But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear him!
[6] Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
[6] Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
[7] Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.
[7] Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.
[8]
[8] "And I tell you, every one who acknowledges me before men, the Son of man also will acknowledge before the angels of God;
"And I tell you, every one who acknowledges me before men, the Son of man also will acknowledge before the angels of God;
[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.
[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] 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]
[13] One of the multitude said to him, "Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me."
One of the multitude said to him, "Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me."
[14] But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or divider over you?"
[14] But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or divider over you?"
[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]
[22] 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.
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]
[32] "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
"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.
[34] For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
[34] For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
[35]
[35] "Let your loins be girded and your lamps burning,
"Let your loins be girded and your lamps burning,
[36] and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the marriage feast, so that they may open to him at once when he comes and knocks.
[36] and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the marriage feast, so that they may open to him at once when he comes and knocks.
[47] And that servant who knew his master's will, but did not make ready or act according to his will, shall receive a severe beating.
[47] And that servant who knew his master's will, but did not make ready or act according to his will, shall receive a severe beating.
[48] But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.
[48] But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.
[49]
[49] "I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled!
"I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled!
[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!
[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."
[54]
[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.
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.
[55] And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens.
[55] And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens.
[56] You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky; but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?
[56] You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky; but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?
[57]
[57] "And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?
"And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?
[58] As you go with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer put you in prison.
[58] As you go with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer put you in prison.
[59] I tell you, you will never get out till you have paid the very last copper."
[59] I tell you, you will never get out till you have paid the very last copper."
==Chapter==
[1]
[1] There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
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?
[4] Or those eighteen upon whom the tower in Silo'am fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who dwelt in Jerusalem?
[4] Or those eighteen upon whom the tower in Silo'am fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who dwelt in Jerusalem?
[5] I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish."
[5] I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish."
[6]
[6] And he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.
And he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.
[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.'"
[10]
[10] Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
[11] And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.
[11] And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.
[16] And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?"
[16] And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?"
[17] As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.
[17] As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.
[18]
[18] He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?
He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?
[19] It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches."
[19] It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches."
[20]
[20] And again he said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?
And again he said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?
[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]
[22] He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
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,
[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."
[31]
[31] At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you."
At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you."
[32] And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, `Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course.
[32] And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, `Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course.
[34] 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!
[34] 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!
[35] Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, `Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'"
[35] Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, `Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'"
==Chapter==
[1]
[1] One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him.
One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him.
[2] And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy.
[2] And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy.
[5] And he said to them, "Which of you, having a son or an ox that has fallen into a well, will not immediately pull him out on a sabbath day?"
[5] And he said to them, "Which of you, having a son or an ox that has fallen into a well, will not immediately pull him out on a sabbath day?"
[6] And they could not reply to this.
[6] And they could not reply to this.
[7]
[7] Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he marked how they chose the places of honor, saying to them,
Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he marked how they chose the places of honor, saying to them,
[8] "When you are invited by any one to a marriage feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest a more eminent man than you be invited by him;
[8] "When you are invited by any one to a marriage feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest a more eminent man than you be invited by him;
[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] For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
[12]
[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.
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.
[13] But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind,
[13] But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind,
[14] and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just."
[14] and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just."
[15]
[15] When one of those who sat at table with him heard this, he said to him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!"
When one of those who sat at table with him heard this, he said to him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!"
[16] But he said to him, "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many;
[16] But he said to him, "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many;
[23] And the master said to the servant, `Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.
[23] And the master said to the servant, `Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.
[24] For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.'"
[24] For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.'"
[25]
[25] Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them,
Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them,
[26] "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
[26] "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
[32] And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an embassy and asks terms of peace.
[32] And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an embassy and asks terms of peace.
[33] So therefore, whoever of you does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.
[33] So therefore, whoever of you does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.
[34]
[34] "Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored?
"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==
[1]
[1] Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
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]
[3] So he told them this parable:
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?
[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."
[11]
[11] And he said, "There was a man who had two sons;
And he said, "There was a man who had two sons;
[12] and the younger of them said to his father, `Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them.
[12] and the younger of them said to his father, `Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them.
[23] and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry;
[23] and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry;
[24] for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to make merry.
[24] for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to make merry.
[25]
[25] "Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
"Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
[26] And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant.
[26] And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant.
[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==
[1]
[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.
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.'
[8] The master commended the dishonest steward for his shrewdness; for the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.
[8] The master commended the dishonest steward for his shrewdness; for the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.
[9] And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal habitations.
[9] And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal habitations.
[10]
[10] "He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.
"He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.
[11] If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust to you the true riches?
[11] If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust to you the true riches?
[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]
[14] The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they scoffed at him.
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they scoffed at him.
[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.
[16]
[16] "The law and the prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and every one enters it violently.
"The law and the prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and every one enters it violently.
[17] But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one dot of the law to become void.
[17] But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one dot of the law to become void.
[18]
[18] "Every one who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.
"Every one who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.
[19]
[19] "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.
"There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.
[20] And at his gate lay a poor man named Laz'arus, full of sores,
[20] And at his gate lay a poor man named Laz'arus, full of sores,
[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.'"
==Chapter==
[1]
[1] And he said to his disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come; but woe to him by whom they come!
And he said to his disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come; but woe to him by whom they come!
[2] It would be better for him if a millstone were hung round his neck and he were cast into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.
[2] It would be better for him if a millstone were hung round his neck and he were cast into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.
[3] Take heed to yourselves; if your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him;
[3] Take heed to yourselves; if your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him;
[4] and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, and says, `I repent,' you must forgive him."
[4] and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, and says, `I repent,' you must forgive him."
[5]
[5] The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
[6] And the Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this sycamine tree, `Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
[6] And the Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this sycamine tree, `Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
[7]
[7] "Will any one of you, who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep, say to him when he has come in from the field, `Come at once and sit down at table'?
"Will any one of you, who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep, say to him when he has come in from the field, `Come at once and sit down at table'?
[8] Will he not rather say to him, `Prepare supper for me, and gird yourself and serve me, till I eat and drink; and afterward you shall eat and drink'?
[8] Will he not rather say to him, `Prepare supper for me, and gird yourself and serve me, till I eat and drink; and afterward you shall eat and drink'?
[9] Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded?
[9] Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded?
[10] So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, `We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'"
[10] So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, `We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'"
[11]
[11] On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Sama'ria and Galilee.
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] And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance
[18] Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"
[18] Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"
[19] And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
[19] And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
[20]
[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;
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] nor will they say, `Lo, here it is!' or `There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you."
[21] nor will they say, `Lo, here it is!' or `There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you."
[22]
[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.
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.
[23] And they will say to you, `Lo, there!' or `Lo, here!' Do not go, do not follow them.
[23] And they will say to you, `Lo, there!' or `Lo, here!' Do not go, do not follow them.
[35] There will be two women grinding together; one will be taken and the other left."
[35] There will be two women grinding together; one will be taken and the other left."
[37] And they said to him, "Where, Lord?" He said to them, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."
[37] And they said to him, "Where, Lord?" He said to them, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."
==Chapter==
[1]
[1] And he told them a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
And he told them a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
[2] He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man;
[2] He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man;
[7] And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?
[7] And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?
[8] I tell you, he will vindicate them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
[8] I tell you, he will vindicate them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
[9]
[9] He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:
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] "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
[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."
[15]
[15] Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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] 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.
[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]
[18] And a ruler asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
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.
[29] And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there is no man who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
[29] And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there is no man who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
[30] who will not receive manifold more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life."
[30] who will not receive manifold more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life."
[31]
[31] And taking the twelve, he said to them, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written of the Son of man by the prophets will be accomplished.
And taking the twelve, he said to them, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written of the Son of man by the prophets will be accomplished.
[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.
[35]
[35] As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging;
As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging;
[36] and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
[36] and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
[42] And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well."
[42] And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well."
[43] And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
[43] And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
==Chapter==
[1]
[1] He entered Jericho and was passing through.
He entered Jericho and was passing through.
[2] And there was a man named Zacchae'us; he was a chief tax collector, and rich.
[2] And there was a man named Zacchae'us; he was a chief tax collector, and rich.
[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."
[11]
[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.
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.
[12] He said therefore, "A nobleman went into a far country to receive a kingdom and then return.
[12] He said therefore, "A nobleman went into a far country to receive a kingdom and then return.
[26] `I tell you, that to every one who has will more be given; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.
[26] `I tell you, that to every one who has will more be given; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.
[27] But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me.'"
[27] But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me.'"
[28]
[28] And when he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
And when he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
[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,
[39] And some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to him, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples."
[39] 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]
[41] And when he drew near and saw the city he wept over it,
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."
[45]
[45] And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold,
And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold,
[46] saying to them, "It is written, `My house shall be a house of prayer'; but you have made it a den of robbers."
[46] saying to them, "It is written, `My house shall be a house of prayer'; but you have made it a den of robbers."
[47]
[47] And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people sought to destroy him;
And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people sought to destroy him;
[48] but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people hung upon his words.
[48] but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people hung upon his words.
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[1]
[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
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, "Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority."
[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."
[9]
[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.
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.
[10] When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, that they should give him some of the fruit of the vineyard; but the tenants beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.
[10] When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, that they should give him some of the fruit of the vineyard; but the tenants beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.
has become the head of the corner'?
has become the head of the corner'?
[18] Every one who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but when it falls on any one it will crush him."
[18] Every one who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but when it falls on any one it will crush him."
[19]
[19] The scribes and the chief priests tried to lay hands on him at that very hour, but they feared the people; for they perceived that he had told this parable against them.
The scribes and the chief priests tried to lay hands on him at that very hour, but they feared the people; for they perceived that he had told this parable against them.
[20] So they watched him, and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might take hold of what he said, so as to deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor.
[20] So they watched him, and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might take hold of what he said, so as to deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor.
[25] He said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
[25] He said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
[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]
[27] There came to him some Sadducees, those who say that there is no resurrection,
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.
[32] Afterward the woman also died.
[32] Afterward the woman also died.
[33] In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had her as wife."
[33] In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had her as wife."
[34]
[34] And Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage;
And Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and 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,
[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,
[39] And some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you have spoken well."
[39] And some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you have spoken well."
[40] For they no longer dared to ask him any question.
[40] For they no longer dared to ask him any question.
[41]
[41] But he said to them, "How can they say that the Christ is David's son?
But he said to them, "How can they say that the Christ is David's son?
[42] For David himself says in the Book of Psalms, `The Lord said to my Lord,
[42] For David himself says in the Book of Psalms, `The Lord said to my Lord,
[43] till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet.'
[43] till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet.'
[44] David thus calls him Lord; so how is he his son?"
[44] David thus calls him Lord; so how is he his son?"
[45]
[45] And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples,
And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples,
[46] "Beware of the scribes, who like to go about in long robes, and love salutations in the market places and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts,
[46] "Beware of the scribes, who like to go about in long robes, and love salutations in the market places and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts,
[47] who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."
[47] who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."
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[1] He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury;
He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury;
[2] and he saw a poor widow put in two copper coins.
[2] and he saw a poor widow put in two copper coins.
[3] And he said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them;
[3] And he said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them;
[4] for they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all the living that she had."
[4] for they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all the living that she had."
[5]
[5] And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
[6] "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down."
[6] "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down."
[8] And he said, "Take heed that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name, saying, `I am he!' and, `The time is at hand!' Do not go after them.
[8] And he said, "Take heed that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name, saying, `I am he!' and, `The time is at hand!' Do not go after them.
[9] And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified; for this must first take place, but the end will not be at once."
[9] And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified; for this must first take place, but the end will not be at once."
[10]
[10] Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;
Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;
[11] there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
[11] there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
[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]
[20] "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.
"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;
[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;
[24] they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led captive among all nations; and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
[24] they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led captive among all nations; and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
[25]
[25] "And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves,
"And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves,
[26] men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
[26] men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
[27] And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
[27] And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
[28] Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
[28] Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
[29]
[29] And he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees;
And he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees;
[30] as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near.
[30] as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already 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] Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
[34]
[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;
"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;
[35] for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth.
[35] for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth.
[36] But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man."
[36] But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man."
[37]
[37] And every day he was teaching in the temple, but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet.
And every day he was teaching in the temple, but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet.
[38] And early in the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him.
[38] And early in the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him.
==Chapter==
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[1] Now the feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover.
Now the feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover.
[2] And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death; for they feared the people.
[2] And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death; for they feared the people.
[3]
[3] Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve;
Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve;
[4] he went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them.
[4] he went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them.
[5] And they were glad, and engaged to give him money.
[5] And they were glad, and engaged to give him money.
[6] So he agreed, and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude.
[6] So he agreed, and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude.
[7]
[7] Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the passover lamb had to be sacrificed.
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] So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the passover for us, that we may eat it."
[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."
[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]
[14] And when the hour came, he sat at table, and the apostles with him.
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] And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer;
[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!"
[23] And they began to question one another, which of them it was that would do this.
[23] And they began to question one another, which of them it was that would do this.
[24]
[24] A dispute also arose among them, which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
A dispute also arose among them, which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
[25] And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
[25] And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
[26] But not so with you; rather let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.
[26] But not so with you; rather let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.
[27] For which is the greater, one who sits at table, or one who serves? Is it not the one who sits at table? But I am among you as one who serves.
[27] For which is the greater, one who sits at table, or one who serves? Is it not the one who sits at table? But I am among you as one who serves.
[28]
[28] "You are those who have continued with me in my trials;
"You are those who have continued with me in my trials;
[29] and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,
[29] and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,
[30] that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
[30] that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
[31]
[31] "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat,
"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat,
[32] but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."
[32] but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."
[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]
[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."
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.
[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."
[39]
[39] And he came out, and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him.
And he came out, and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him.
[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."
[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."
[47]
[47] While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him;
While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him;
[48] but Jesus said to him, "Judas, would you betray the Son of man with a kiss?"
[48] but Jesus said to him, "Judas, would you betray the Son of man with a kiss?"
[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] 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?
[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]
[54] Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house. Peter followed at a distance;
Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house. Peter followed at a distance;
[55] and when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.
[55] and when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.
[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]
[63] Now the men who were holding Jesus mocked him and beat him;
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.
[66]
[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,
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] "If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe;
[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."
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[1] Then the whole company of them arose, and brought him before Pilate.
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] 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."
[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."
[5] But they were urgent, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place."
[5] But they were urgent, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place."
[6]
[6] When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.
[7] And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time.
[7] And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time.
[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.
[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]
[13] Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
[14] and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and after examining him before you, behold, I did not find this man guilty of any of your charges against him;
[14] and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and after examining him before you, behold, I did not find this man guilty of any of your charges against him;
[15] neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Behold, nothing deserving death has been done by him;
[15] neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Behold, nothing deserving death has been done by him;
[16] I will therefore chastise him and release him."
[16] I will therefore chastise him and release him."
[18]
[18] But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barab'bas" --
But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barab'bas" --
[19] a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city, and for murder.
[19] a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city, and for murder.
[24] So Pilate gave sentence that their demand should be granted.
[24] So Pilate gave sentence that their demand should be granted.
[25] He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
[25] He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
[26]
[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.
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] And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him.
[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.'
[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]
[32] Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him.
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.
[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]
[39] One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!"
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]
[44] It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,
It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,
[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.
[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.
[49] And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance and saw these things.
[49] And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance and saw these things.
[50]
[50] Now there was a man named Joseph from the Jewish town of Arimathe'a. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man,
Now there was a man named Joseph from the Jewish town of Arimathe'a. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man,
[51] who had not consented to their purpose and deed, and he was looking for the kingdom of God.
[51] who had not consented to their purpose and deed, and he was looking for the kingdom of God.
On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
==Chapter==
[1]
[1] But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared.
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared.
[2] And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
[2] And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
[10] Now it was Mary Mag'dalene and Jo-an'na and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles;
[10] Now it was Mary Mag'dalene and Jo-an'na and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles;
[11] but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.
[11] but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.
[13]
[13] That very day two of them were going to a village named Emma'us, about seven miles from Jerusalem,
That very day two of them were going to a village named Emma'us, about seven miles from Jerusalem,
[14] and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.
[14] and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.
[26] Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"
[26] Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"
[27] And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
[27] And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
[28]
[28] So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further,
So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further,
[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.
[34] who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!"
[34] who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!"
[35] Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
[35] Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
[36]
[36] As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them.
As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them.
[37] But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit.
[37] But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit.
[42] They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
[42] They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
[43] and he took it and ate before them.
[43] and he took it and ate before them.
[44]
[44] Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled."
Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled."
[45] Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures,
[45] Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures,
[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] 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]
[50] Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them.
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.