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CHAPTER 1 the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
THE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn
David, the son of Abraham. son: and he called his name JESUS.
2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob
begat Judas and his brethren; CHAPTER 2
3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares NOW when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the
begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from
4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat the east to Jerusalem,
Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we
5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was
6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes
7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ
and Abia begat Asa; should be born.
8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus
Joram begat Ozias; it is written by the prophet,
9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least
Achaz begat Ezekias; among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a
10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Amon; and Amon begat Josias; 7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men,
11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
time they were carried away to Babylon: 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search
12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him,
Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; bring me word again, that I may come and worship him
13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; also.
and Eliakim begat Azor; 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the
14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it
Achim begat Eliud; came and stood over where the young child was.
15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding
and Matthan begat Jacob; great joy.
16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom 11 ¶ And when they were come into the house, they saw the
was born Jesus, who is called Christ. young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and
17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures,
fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and
away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the myrrh.
carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen 12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should
generations. not return to Herod, they departed into their own country
18 ¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When another way.
as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they 13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the
came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt,
willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will
her away privily. seek the young child to destroy him.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel 14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother
of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, by night, and departed into Egypt:
thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: 15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be
for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet,
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 16 ¶ Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all
was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth thereof, from two years old and under, according to the
a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
interpreted is, God with us. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of prophet, saying,
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18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove,
weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her and lighting upon him:
children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved
19 ¶ But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, CHAPTER 4
and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which THEN was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to
sought the young child’s life. be tempted of the devil.
21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he
and came into the land of Israel. was afterward an hungred.
22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judæa in 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the
the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live
turned aside into the parts of Galilee: by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of
23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it the mouth of God.
might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He 5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and
shall be called a Nazarene. setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast
CHAPTER 3 thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels
IN those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear
wilderness of Judæa, thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not
hand. tempt the Lord thy God.
3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, 8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high
saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world,
ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. and the glory of them;
4 And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if
leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and thou wilt fall down and worship me.
wild honey. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it
5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him
the region round about Jordan, only shalt thou serve.
6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came
7 ¶ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees and ministered unto him.
come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of 12 ¶ Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into
vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to prison, he departed into Galilee;
come? 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in
8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of
9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Zabulon and Nephthalim:
Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias
of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. the prophet, saying,
10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the
therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;
hewn down, and cast into the fire. 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to
11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is
that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am sprung up.
not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy 17 ¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say,
Ghost, and with fire: Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge 18 ¶ And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two
his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother,
burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
13 ¶ Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you
to be baptized of him. fishers of men.
14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
of thee, and comest thou to me? 21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren,
15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship
now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called
Then he suffered him. them.
16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway 22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and
out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto followed him.
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23 ¶ And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and 21 ¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time,
healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in
among the people. danger of the judgment:
24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his
brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment:
diseases and torments, and those which were possessed and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in
with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool,
had the palsy; and he healed them. shall be in danger of hell fire.
25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there
Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
Judæa, and from beyond Jordan. 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way;
first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer
CHAPTER 5 thy gift.
AND seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: 25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in
and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of and thou be cast into prison.
heaven. 26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 27 ¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time,
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after Thou shalt not commit adultery:
righteousness: for they shall be filled. 28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. his heart.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it
children of God. from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ members should perish, and not that thy whole body should
sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. be cast into hell.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it
you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy
my sake. members should perish, and not that thy whole body should
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward be cast into hell.
in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were 31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let
before you. him give her a writing of divorcement:
13 ¶ Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his 32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his
savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to
for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is
of men. divorced committeth adultery.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill 33 ¶ Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of
cannot be hid. old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, unto the Lord thine oaths:
but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in 34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven;
the house. for it is God’s throne:
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see 35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by
your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
heaven. 36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst
17 ¶ Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the not make one hair white or black.
prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for
18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be 38 ¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an
fulfilled. eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but
commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him
the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do the other also.
and teach them, the same shall be called great in the 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away
kingdom of heaven. thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with
exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye him twain.
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42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would have their reward.
borrow of thee turn not thou away. 17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash
43 ¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy face;
thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy
44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in
curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them secret, shall reward thee openly.
which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 19 ¶ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where
45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break
heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the through and steal:
good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where
46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not
ye? do not even the publicans the same? break through nor steal:
47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
than others? do not even the publicans so? 22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
heaven is perfect. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of
darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness,
CHAPTER 6 how great is that darkness!
TAKE heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen 24 ¶ No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate
of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one,
is in heaven. and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life,
trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your
and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat,
say unto you, They have their reward. and the body than raiment?
3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do
what thy right hand doeth: they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father
4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto
5 ¶ And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the his stature?
hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies
synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they
be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their spin:
reward. 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and glory was not arrayed like one of these.
when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which
secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not
thee openly. much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat?
do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be
speaking. clothed?
8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your
knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art things.
in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
heaven. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the
11 Give us this day our daily bread. morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. unto the day is the evil thereof.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for CHAPTER 7
ever. Amen. JUDGE not, that ye be not judged.
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and
Father will also forgive you: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you
15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will again.
your Father forgive your trespasses. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s
16 ¶ Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the
may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own
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5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own
eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out CHAPTER 8
of thy brother’s eye. WHEN he was come down from the mountain, great
6 ¶ Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast multitudes followed him.
ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him,
their feet, and turn again and rend you. saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
7 ¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I
knock, and it shall be opened unto you: will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh cleansed.
findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go
9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that
will he give him a stone? Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 5 ¶ And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there
11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
your children, how much more shall your Father which is in 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the
heaven give good things to them that ask him? palsy, grievously tormented.
12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy
and the prophets. that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word
13 ¶ Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and only, and my servant shall be healed.
broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many 9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under
there be which go in thereat: me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another,
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he
leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. doeth it.
15 ¶ Beware of false prophets, which come to you in 10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that
sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather faith, no, not in Israel.
grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and
corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into
corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn teeth.
down, and cast into the fire. 13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant
21 ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall was healed in the selfsame hour.
enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will 14 ¶ And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw
of my Father which is in heaven. his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we 15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she
not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out arose, and ministered unto them.
devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 16 ¶ When the even was come, they brought unto him many
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits
depart from me, ye that work iniquity. with his word, and healed all that were sick:
24 ¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias
and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare
built his house upon a rock: our sicknesses.
25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the 18 ¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he
winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it gave commandment to depart unto the other side.
was founded upon a rock. 19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I
26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which 20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the
built his house upon the sand: birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not
27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the where to lay his head.
winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great 21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer
was the fall of it. me first to go and bury my father.
28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these 22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead
sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: bury their dead.
29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as 23 ¶ And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples
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followed him. 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his
24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and
insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he sinners?
was asleep. 12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that
25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Lord, save us: we perish. 13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have
26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the
little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
sea; and there was a great calm. 14 ¶ Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why
27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! 15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the
28 ¶ And when he was come to the other side into the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with
country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall
with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
that no man might pass by that way. 16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old
29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the
with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to garment, and the rent is made worse.
torment us before the time? 17 Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the
30 And there was a good way off from them an herd of bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles
many swine feeding. perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are
31 So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, preserved.
suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. 18 ¶ While he spake these things unto them, behold, there
32 And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My
out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon
whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into her, and she shall live.
the sea, and perished in the waters. 19 And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his
33 And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into disciples.
the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the 20 ¶ And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an
possessed of the devils. issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched
34 And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and the hem of his garment:
when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart 21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his
out of their coasts. garment, I shall be whole.
22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he
CHAPTER 9 said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made
AND he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that
his own city. hour.
2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, 23 And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the
lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the minstrels and the people making a noise,
sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be 24 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead,
forgiven thee. but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within 25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took
themselves, This man blasphemeth. her by the hand, and the maid arose.
4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think 26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.
ye evil in your hearts? 27 ¶ And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men
5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have
to say, Arise, and walk? mercy on us.
6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on 28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men
earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I
Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
7 And he arose, and departed to his house. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your
8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and faith be it unto you.
glorified God, which had given such power unto men. 30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged
9 ¶ And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, them, saying, See that no man know it.
named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he 31 But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his
saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed fame in all that country.
him. 32 ¶ As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb
10 ¶ And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, man possessed with a devil.
behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down 33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and
with him and his disciples. the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in
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Israel. what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same
34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the hour what ye shall speak.
prince of the devils. 20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father
35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching which speaketh in you.
in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the 21 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and
kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease the father the child: and the children shall rise up against
among the people. their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
36 ¶ But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with 22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but
compassion on them, because they fainted, and were he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into
37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone
plenteous, but the labourers are few; over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will 24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant
send forth labourers into his harvest. above his lord.
25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and
CHAPTER 10 the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the
AND when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of
gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, his household?
and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of 26 Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered,
disease. that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, 27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and
Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able
3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy
publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Lebbæus, whose both soul and body in hell.
surname was Thaddæus; 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of
4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
betrayed him. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many
saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any sparrows.
city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him
6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I
at hand. also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came
devils: freely ye have received, freely give. not to send peace, but a sword.
9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his
10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither father, and the daughter against her mother, and the
shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his daughter in law against her mother in law.
meat. 36 And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
11 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not
who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than
12 And when ye come into an house, salute it. me is not worthy of me.
13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me,
but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. is not worthy of me.
14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his
words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off life for my sake shall find it.
the dust of your feet. 40 ¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that
15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than 41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet
for that city. shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a
16 ¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive
wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as a righteous man’s reward.
doves. 42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these
17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a
councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his
18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for reward.
my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or
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CHAPTER 11 would have remained until this day.

AND it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of 24 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the
commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
teach and to preach in their cities. 25 ¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O
2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid
Christ, he sent two of his disciples, these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed
3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do them unto babes.
we look for another? 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
4 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no
again those things which ye do hear and see: man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any
5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the
lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised Son will reveal him.
up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. and I will give you rest.
7 ¶ And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek
multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft
raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ CHAPTER 12
houses. AT that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck
unto you, and more than a prophet. the ears of corn, and to eat.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him,
messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon
before thee. the sabbath day.
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of 3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did,
women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;
notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is 4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the
greater than he. shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the them which were with him, but only for the priests?
kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take 5 Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath
it by force. days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. blameless?
14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to 6 But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than
come. the temple.
15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have
16 ¶ But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the
unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their guiltless.
fellows, 8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not 9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their
danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not synagogue:
lamented. 10 ¶ And, behold, there was a man which had his hand
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal
He hath a devil. on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, 11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among
Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the
publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
children. 12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore
20 ¶ Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
his mighty works were done, because they repented not: 13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And
21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the
if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been other.
done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago 14 ¶ Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council
in sackcloth and ashes. against him, how they might destroy him.
22 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre 15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from
and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed
23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, them all;
shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, 16 And charged them that they should not make him
which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it known:
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17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias 40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the
the prophet, saying, whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and
18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in three nights in the heart of the earth.
whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon 41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this
him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at
19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is
his voice in the streets. here.
20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall 42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with
he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the
21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon;
22 ¶ Then was brought unto him one possessed with a and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that 43 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh
the blind and dumb both spake and saw. through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the 44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I
son of David? came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept,
24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow and garnished.
doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the 45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other
devils. spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and
25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the
Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
desolation; and every city or house divided against itself 46 ¶ While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother
shall not stand: and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy
himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is
children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. my mother? and who are my brethren?
28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and
kingdom of God is come unto you. said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in
and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
and then he will spoil his house.
30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that CHAPTER 13
gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. THE same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the
31 ¶ Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and sea side.
blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so
against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude
32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, stood on the shore.
it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the 3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying,
Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
world, neither in the world to come. 4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and
33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else the fowls came and devoured them up:
make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is 5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much
known by his fruit. earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no
34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak deepness of earth:
good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the 6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and
mouth speaketh. because they had no root, they withered away.
35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up,
bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil and choked them:
treasure bringeth forth evil things. 8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit,
36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of 9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
judgment. 10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why
37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy speakest thou unto them in parables?
words thou shalt be condemned. 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given
38 ¶ Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven,
answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. but to them it is not given.
39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and 12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall
adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him
no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: shall be taken away even that he hath.
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13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches
seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they thereof.
understand. 33 ¶ Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of
14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in
saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 34 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in
15 For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:
dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any 35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the
time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will
ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be utter things which have been kept secret from the
converted, and I should heal them. foundation of the world.
16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, 36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the
for they hear. house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare
17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and unto us the parable of the tares of the field.
righteous men have desired to see those things which ye 37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the
see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which good seed is the Son of man;
ye hear, and have not heard them. 38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of
18 ¶ Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked
19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and one;
understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and 39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is
catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
which received seed by the way side. 40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the
20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they
21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and
for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the them which do iniquity;
word, by and by he is offended. 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be
22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that wailing and gnashing of teeth.
heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the 43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the
deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him
unfruitful. hear.
23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that 44 ¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid
heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and
fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth
some thirty. that field.
24 ¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The 45 ¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant
kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed man, seeking goodly pearls:
good seed in his field: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went
25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares and sold all that he had, and bought it.
among the wheat, and went his way. 47 ¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that
26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
fruit, then appeared the tares also. 48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat
27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad
him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from away.
whence then hath it tares? 49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall
28 He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,
servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall
gather them up? be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
29 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye 51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these
root up also the wheat with them. things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time 52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is
of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man
the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his
the wheat into my barn. treasure things new and old.
31 ¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The 53 ¶ And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished
kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which these parables, he departed thence.
a man took, and sowed in his field: 54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught
32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were
grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom,
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and these mighty works? 21 And they that had eaten were about five thousand men,
55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called beside women and children.
Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and 22 ¶ And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get
Judas? into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while
56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then he sent the multitudes away.
hath this man all these things? 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up
57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was
them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own come, he was there alone.
country, and in his own house. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with
58 And he did not many mighty works there because of waves: for the wind was contrary.
their unbelief. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto
them, walking on the sea.
CHAPTER 14 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea,
AT that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out
2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is for fear.
risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of
forth themselves in him. good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
3 ¶ For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid
put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s me come unto thee on the water.
wife. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out
4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
her. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and
5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and
6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith,
Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. wherefore didst thou doubt?
7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind
whatsoever she would ask. ceased.
8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped
me here John Baptist’s head in a charger. him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, 34 ¶ And when they were gone over, they came into the
and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to land of Gennesaret.
be given her. 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him,
10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. they sent out into all that country round about, and brought
11 And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the unto him all that were diseased;
damsel: and she brought it to her mother. 36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of
12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly
buried it, and went and told Jesus. whole.
13 ¶ When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into
a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, CHAPTER 15
they followed him on foot out of the cities. THEN came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of
14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and Jerusalem, saying,
was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed 2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the
their sick. elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
15 ¶ And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also
saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and 4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and
buy themselves victuals. mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die
16 But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye the death.
them to eat. 5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his
17 And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited
and two fishes. by me;
18 He said, Bring them hither to me. 6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free.
19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none
grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and effect by your tradition.
looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the 7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. 8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and
20 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the
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commandments of men. 33 And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have
10 ¶ And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a
and understand: multitude?
11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but 34 And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye?
that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.
12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest 35 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the
thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this ground.
saying? 36 And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave
13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the
heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. disciples to the multitude.
14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if 37 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of
the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.
15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us 38 And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside
this parable. women and children.
16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? 39 And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and
17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at came into the coasts of Magdala.
the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the
draught? CHAPTER 16
18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come THE Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting
forth from the heart; and they defile the man. desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, 2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye
adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
20 These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with 3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the
unwashen hands defileth not a man. sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the
21 ¶ Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the
of Tyre and Sidon. times?
22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign;
coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the
Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
with a devil. 5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they
23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came had forgotten to take bread.
and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth 6 ¶ Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the
after us. leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is
sheep of the house of Israel. because we have taken no bread.
25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help 8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of
me. little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye
26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the have brought no bread?
children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs. 9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five
27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took
crumbs which fall from their masters’ table. up?
28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great 10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how
is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her many baskets ye took up?
daughter was made whole from that very hour. 11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to
29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven
sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
there. 12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware
30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees
those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many and of the Sadducees.
others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed 13 ¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi,
them: he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the
31 Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw Son of man am?
the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist:
walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
Israel. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
32 ¶ Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ,
have compassion on the multitude, because they continue the Son of the living God.
with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou,
not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it
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unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. scribes that Elias must first come?
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon 11 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall
this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall first come, and restore all things.
not prevail against it. 12 But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they
heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth 13 Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of
shall be loosed in heaven. John the Baptist.
20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no 14 ¶ And when they were come to the multitude, there
man that he was Jesus the Christ. came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and
21 ¶ From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his saying,
disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore
many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the
be killed, and be raised again the third day. water.
22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not
Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. cure him.
23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, 17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse
Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I
the things that be of God, but those that be of men. suffer you? bring him hither to me.
24 ¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will 18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him:
come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and the child was cured from that very hour.
and follow me. 19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why
25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and could not we cast him out?
whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for
26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard
world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to
exchange for his soul? yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be
27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father impossible unto you.
with his angels; and then he shall reward every man 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and
according to his works. fasting.
28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, 22 ¶ And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them,
which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:
coming in his kingdom. 23 And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be
raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.
CHAPTER 17 24 ¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that
AND after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not
brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, your master pay tribute?
2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine 25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house,
as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of
3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of
talking with him. their own children, or of strangers?
4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good 26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him,
for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three Then are the children free.
tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for 27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to
Elias. the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first
5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou
them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them
is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye for me and thee.
him.
6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, CHAPTER 18
and were sore afraid. AT the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying,
7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
be not afraid. 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the
8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, midst of them,
save Jesus only. 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted,
9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the
them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of kingdom of heaven.
man be risen again from the dead. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little
10 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
receiveth me. 27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with
6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were 28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his
hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he
depth of the sea. laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay
7 ¶ Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must me that thou owest.
needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought
the offence cometh! him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them 30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till
off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter he should pay the debt.
into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or 31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they
two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that
9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from was done.
thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, 32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto
rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt,
10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for because thou desiredst me:
I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always 33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy
behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the
12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you,
nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother
is gone astray? their trespasses.
13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he
rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine CHAPTER 19
which went not astray. AND it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these
14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts
heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. of Judæa beyond Jordan;
15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them
and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he there.
shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 3 ¶ The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and
16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife
two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every for every cause?
word may be established. 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read,
17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the that he which made them at the beginning made them male
church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto and female,
thee as an heathen man and a publican. 5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and
18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be
shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on one flesh?
earth shall be loosed in heaven. 6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What
19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be 7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to
done for them of my Father which is in heaven. give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my 8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of
name, there am I in the midst of them. your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from
21 ¶ Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall the beginning it was not so.
my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven 9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife,
times? except it be for fornication, and shall marry another,
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put
times: but, Until seventy times seven. away doth commit adultery.
23 ¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a 10 ¶ His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so
certain king, which would take account of his servants. with his wife, it is not good to marry.
24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought 11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this
unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. saying, save they to whom it is given.
25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded 12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from
him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which
had, and payment to be made. were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which
26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of
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heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their
it. way.
13 ¶ Then were there brought unto him little children, that 5 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did
he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples likewise.
rebuked them. 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye
not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. here all the day idle?
15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. 7 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He
16 ¶ And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and
Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
life? 8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith
17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their
is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
life, keep the commandments. 9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh
18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no hour, they received every man a penny.
murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not 10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should
steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, have received more; and they likewise received every man
19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love a penny.
thy neighbour as thyself. 11 And when they had received it, they murmured against
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I the goodman of the house,
kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou
21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden
that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have and heat of the day.
treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee
22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this
23 ¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto last, even as unto thee.
you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own?
heaven. Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be
through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into called, but few chosen.
the kingdom of God. 17 ¶ And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve
25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 18 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall
26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and
this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. they shall condemn him to death,
27 ¶ Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we 19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to
have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise
therefore? again.
28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye 20 ¶ Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children
which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing
of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit of him.
upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto
29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy
sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.
for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall 22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask.
inherit everlasting life. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to
30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They
first. say unto him, We are able.
23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my
CHAPTER 20 cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized
FOR the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not
householder, which went out early in the morning to hire mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is
labourers into his vineyard. prepared of my Father.
2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a 24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with
day, he sent them into his vineyard. indignation against the two brethren.
3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that
standing idle in the marketplace, the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them,
4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
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26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the
great among you, let him be your minister; wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the
27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were
your servant: sore displeased,
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, 16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And
but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the
29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
followed him. 17 ¶ And he left them, and went out of the city into
30 ¶ And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, Bethany; and he lodged there.
when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he
Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. hungered.
31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it,
hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it,
mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And
32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What presently the fig tree withered away.
will ye that I shall do unto you? 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying,
33 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. How soon is the fig tree withered away!
34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their 21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto
eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do
followed him. this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say
unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into
CHAPTER 21 the sea; it shall be done.
AND when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come 22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer,
to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two believing, ye shall receive.
disciples, 23 ¶ And when he was come into the temple, the chief
2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he
and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these
her: loose them, and bring them unto me. things? and who gave thee this authority?
3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The 24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask
Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell
4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was you by what authority I do these things.
spoken by the prophet, saying, 25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of
5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we
unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not
of an ass. then believe him?
6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded 26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all
them, hold John as a prophet.
7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their 27 And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And
clothes, and they set him thereon. he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do
8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the these things.
way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed 28 ¶ But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and
them in the way. he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my
9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, vineyard.
cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he
that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the repented, and went.
highest. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he
10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
moved, saying, Who is this? 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They
11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say
Nazareth of Galilee. unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the
12 ¶ And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all kingdom of God before you.
them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots
doves, believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not
13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be afterward, that ye might believe him.
called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of 33 ¶ Hear another parable: There was a certain householder,
thieves. which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and
14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to
and he healed them. husbandmen, and went into a far country:
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34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his 11 ¶ And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw
servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
fruits of it. 12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in
35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, hither not having a wedding garment? And he was
and killed another, and stoned another. speechless.
36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and 13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and
they did unto them likewise. foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness;
37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
will reverence my son. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among 15 ¶ Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they
themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us might entangle him in his talk.
seize on his inheritance. 16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the
39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and
and slew him. teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any
40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
will he do unto those husbandmen? 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give
41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those tribute unto Cæsar, or not?
wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why
husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
seasons. 19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him
42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the a penny.
scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same 20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and
is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, superscription?
and it is marvellous in our eyes? 21 They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them,
43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s;
taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the and unto God the things that are God’s.
fruits thereof. 22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and
44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: left him, and went their way.
but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 23 ¶ The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say
45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
parables, they perceived that he spake of them. 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no
46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed
the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. unto his brother.
25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first,
CHAPTER 22 when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no
AND Jesus answered and spake unto them again by issue, left his wife unto his brother:
parables, and said, 26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the
2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which seventh.
made a marriage for his son, 27 And last of all the woman died also.
3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden 28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of
to the wedding: and they would not come. the seven? for they all had her.
4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not
which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given
come unto the marriage. in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his 31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not
farm, another to his merchandise: read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them 32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the
spitefully, and slew them. God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the
7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he living.
sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and 33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished
burned up their city. at his doctrine.
8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but 34 ¶ But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the
they which were bidden were not worthy. Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye 35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a
shall find, bid to the marriage. question, tempting him, and saying,
10 So those servants went out into the highways, and 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God
good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy
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mind. the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

38 This is the first and great commandment. 18 And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing;
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is
neighbour as thyself. guilty.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the 19 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the
prophets. altar that sanctifieth the gift?
41 ¶ While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus 20 Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it,
asked them, and by all things thereon.
42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They 21 And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it,
say unto him, The Son of David. and by him that dwelleth therein.
43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call 22 And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the
him Lord, saying, throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.
44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
till I make thine enemies thy footstool? pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted
45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and
46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the
durst any man from that day forth ask him any more other undone.
questions. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a
camel.
CHAPTER 23 25 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
THEN spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but
2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: within they are full of extortion and excess.
3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that 26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within
observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean
say, and do not. also.
4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, 27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear
not move them with one of their fingers. beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones,
5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they and of all uncleanness.
make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of 28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men,
their garments, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief 29 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!
seats in the synagogues, because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the
7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, sepulchres of the righteous,
Rabbi, Rabbi. 30 And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we
8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the
Christ; and all ye are brethren. prophets.
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is 31 Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are
your Father, which is in heaven. the children of them which killed the prophets.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, 32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.
even Christ. 33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape
11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. the damnation of hell?
12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and 34 ¶ Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise
he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and
13 ¶ But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your
for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:
neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are 35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed
entering to go in. upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the
14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew
devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long between the temple and the altar.
prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon
15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye this generation.
compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he 37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets,
is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would
yourselves. I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen
16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall 38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.
swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! 39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till
17 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the
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Lord. 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets,
and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it
CHAPTER 24 were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
AND Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his 25 Behold, I have told you before.
disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the 26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in
temple. the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret
2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? chambers; believe it not.
verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone 27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth
upon another, that shall not be thrown down. even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of
3 ¶ And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples man be.
came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these 28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be
things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of gathered together.
the end of the world? 29 ¶ Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
no man deceive you. and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; heavens shall be shaken:
and shall deceive many. 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and
ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of
but the end is not yet. heaven with power and great glory.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against 31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a
kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the
earthquakes, in divers places. four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is
9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is
kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s nigh:
sake. 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know
10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one that it is near, even at the doors.
another, and shall hate one another. 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive all these things be fulfilled.
many. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many not pass away.
shall wax cold. 36 ¶ But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be angels of heaven, but my Father only.
saved. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of
14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the Son of man be.
the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were
end come. eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until
15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of the day that Noe entered into the ark,
desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all
holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
16 Then let them which be in Judæa flee into the 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken,
mountains: and the other left.
17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall
any thing out of his house: be taken, and the other left.
18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take 42 ¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord
his clothes. doth come.
19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had
give suck in those days! known in what watch the thief would come, he would have
20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither watched, and would not have suffered his house to be
on the sabbath day: broken up.
21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye
the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall think not the Son of man cometh.
be. 45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord
22 And except those days should be shortened, there should hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in
no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall due season?
be shortened. 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh
23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, shall find so doing.
or there; believe it not. 47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over
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all his goods. joy of thy lord.

48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord 22 He also that had received two talents came and said,
delayeth his coming; Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have
49 And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat gained two other talents beside them.
and drink with the drunken; 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful
50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will
looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of
51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion thy lord.
with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and
teeth. said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping
where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast
CHAPTER 25 not strawed:
THEN shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the
virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
bridegroom. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed
3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil not, and gather where I have not strawed:
with them: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and mine own with usury.
slept. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the which hath ten talents.
bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; away even that which he hath.
for our lamps are gone out. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness:
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, 31 ¶ When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all
and buy for yourselves. the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and of his glory:
they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he
the door was shut. shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd
11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, divideth his sheep from the goats:
Lord, open to us. 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the
12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know goats on the left.
you not. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand,
13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom
hour wherein the Son of man cometh. prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
14 ¶ For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was
far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took
them his goods. me in:
15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me:
another one; to every man according to his several ability; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
and straightway took his journey. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when
16 Then he that had received the five talents went and saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave
traded with the same, and made them other five talents. thee drink?
17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or
other two. naked, and clothed thee?
18 But he that had received one went and digged in the 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto
earth, and hid his lord’s money. thee?
19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I
reckoneth with them. say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the
20 And so he that had received five talents came and least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart
unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the
talents more. devil and his angels:
21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was
faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye
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clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every
44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, 23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with
or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto 24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe
you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had
ye did it not to me. been good for that man if he had not been born.
46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: 25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said,
but the righteous into life eternal. Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
26 ¶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed
CHAPTER 26 it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take,
AND it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these eat; this is my body.
sayings, he said unto his disciples, 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to
2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed
3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, for many for the remission of sins.
and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this
priest, who was called Caiaphas, fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you
4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and in my Father’s kingdom.
kill him. 30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into
5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar the mount of Olives.
among the people. 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended
6 ¶ Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the
the leper, shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered
7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of abroad.
very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat 32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into
at meat. Galilee.
8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, 33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall
saying, To what purpose is this waste? be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this
given to the poor. night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why 35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet
trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
upon me. 36 ¶ Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called
11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while
not always. I go and pray yonder.
12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of
she did it for my burial. Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding
preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with
woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. me.
14 ¶ Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and
unto the chief priests, prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup
15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them
thirty pieces of silver. asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with
16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. me one hour?
17 ¶ Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the
disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? 42 He went away again the second time, and prayed,
18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from
unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
the passover at thy house with my disciples. 43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes
19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and were heavy.
they made ready the passover. 44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the
20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the third time, saying the same words.
twelve. 45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them,
21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at
one of you shall betray me. hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of
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sinners. 68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that

46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth smote thee?
betray me. 69 ¶ Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel
47 ¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of
came, and with him a great multitude with swords and Galilee.
staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what
48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, thou sayest.
Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid
49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow
and kissed him. was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou 72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the
come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took man.
him. 73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and
51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy
stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a speech bewrayeth thee.
servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear. 74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not
52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into the man. And immediately the cock crew.
his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with 75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said
the sword. unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and And he went out, and wept bitterly.
he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of
angels? CHAPTER 27
54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it WHEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and
must be? elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to
55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye death:
come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and
take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
laid no hold on me. 3 ¶ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that
56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the
might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
fled. 4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent
57 ¶ And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders 5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and
were assembled. departed, and went and hanged himself.
58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s 6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is
palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the
end. price of blood.
59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, 7 And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s
sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; field, to bury strangers in.
60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, 8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto
yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, this day.
61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the 9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the
temple of God, and to build it in three days. prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver,
62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children
thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? of Israel did value;
63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered 10 And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord
and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou appointed me.
tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor
64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And
unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders,
heaven. he answered nothing.
65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many
spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of things they witness against thee?
witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that
66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of the governor marvelled greatly.
death. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto
67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and the people a prisoner, whom they would.
others smote him with the palms of their hands, 16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
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17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the
unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, scribes and elders, said,
or Jesus which is called Christ? 42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the
18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and
19 ¶ When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife we will believe him.
sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will
just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
dream because of him. 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the
20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude same in his teeth.
that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the
21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of land unto the ninth hour.
the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice,
Barabbas. saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God,
22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be 47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that,
crucified. said, This man calleth for Elias.
23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge,
But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him
24 ¶ When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that to drink.
rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come
hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the to save him.
blood of this just person: see ye to it. 50 ¶ Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice,
25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on yielded up the ghost.
us, and on our children. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain
26 ¶ Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the
had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. rocks rent;
27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the
common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of saints which slept arose,
soldiers. 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and
28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
29 ¶ And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him,
it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that
bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the
King of the Jews! Son of God.
30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote 55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which
him on the head. followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe 56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the
off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s
away to crucify him. children.
32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, 57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of
Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’
33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, disciple:
that is to say, a place of a skull, 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then
34 ¶ They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.
when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a
35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting clean linen cloth,
lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out
prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the
my vesture did they cast lots. sepulchre, and departed.
36 And sitting down they watched him there; 61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary,
37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS sitting over against the sepulchre.
JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 62 ¶ Now the next day, that followed the day of the
38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together
the right hand, and another on the left. unto Pilate,
39 ¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their 63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while
heads, he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and 64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure
buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and
God, come down from the cross. steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from
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the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. feet, and worshipped him.
65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my
make it as sure as ye can. brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see
66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the me.
stone, and setting a watch. 11 ¶ Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch
came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the
CHAPTER 28 things that were done.
IN the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had
first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
Mary to see the sepulchre. 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole
2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel him away while we slept.
of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled 14 And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will
back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. persuade him, and secure you.
3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught:
as snow: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until
4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as this day.
dead men. 16 ¶ Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into
5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some
6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the doubted.
place where the Lord lay. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power
7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; 19 ¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them
there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear Ghost:
and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have
9 ¶ And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto
them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the the end of the world. Amen.
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ST. MARK.
CHAPTER 1 24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou
THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee
God; who thou art, the Holy One of God.
2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and
messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way come out of him.
before thee. 26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried
3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the with a loud voice, he came out of him.
way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they
4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this?
of repentance for the remission of sins. what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth
5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judæa, and he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river 28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all
of Jordan, confessing their sins. the region round about Galilee.
6 And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle 29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the
of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and
honey; Andrew, with James and John.
7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon
after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to they tell him of her.
stoop down and unloose. 31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up;
8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto
baptize you with the Holy Ghost. them.
9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from 32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto
Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed
10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the with devils.
heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon 33 And all the city was gathered together at the door.
him: 34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases,
11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to
my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. speak, because they knew him.
12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day,
wilderness. he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there
13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted prayed.
of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after
ministered unto him. him.
14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All
Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, men seek for thee.
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of 38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns,
God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon 39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all
and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they Galilee, and cast out devils.
were fishers. 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and
17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt,
make you to become fishers of men. thou canst make me clean.
18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand,
him. and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
19 And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw 42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy
James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also departed from him, and he was cleansed.
were in the ship mending their nets. 43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him
20 And straightway he called them: and they left their away;
father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went 44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man:
after him. but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy
21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a
sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. testimony unto them.
22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught 45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to
them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more
23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places:
spirit; and he cried out, and they came to him from every quarter.
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CHAPTER 2 22 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the
AND again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and
and it was noised that he was in the house. the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into
2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch new bottles.
that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as 23 And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields
about the door: and he preached the word unto them. on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to
3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, pluck the ears of corn.
which was borne of four. 24 And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they
4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?
press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when 25 And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David
they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they
sick of the palsy lay. that were with him?
5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the 26 How he went into the house of God in the days of
palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which
6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them
reasoning in their hearts, which were with him?
7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can 27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man,
forgive sins but God only? and not man for the sabbath:
8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that 28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them,
Why reason ye these things in your hearts? CHAPTER 3
9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy AND he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a
sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, man there which had a withered hand.
and walk? 2 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the
10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) 3 And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand,
11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy Stand forth.
way into thine house. 4 And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the
12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they
forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, held their peace.
and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion. 5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger,
13 And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto
multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out:
14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus and his hand was restored whole as the other.
sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow 6 And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took
me. And he arose and followed him. counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might
15 And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his destroy him.
house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with 7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea:
Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from
followed him. Judæa,
16 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with 8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumæa, and from beyond
publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude,
that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? when they had heard what great things he did, came unto
17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are him.
whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: 9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should
18 And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to throng him.
fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples 10 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed
of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.
19 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the 11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down
bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.
long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot 12 And he straitly charged them that they should not make
fast. him known.
20 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be 13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him
taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those whom he would: and they came unto him.
days. 14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him,
21 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old and that he might send them forth to preach,
garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out
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devils: had no root, it withered away.

16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and
17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The 8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that
sons of thunder: sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty,
18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and and some sixty, and some an hundred.
Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphæus, and 9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him
Thaddæus, and Simon the Canaanite, hear.
19 And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they 10 And when he was alone, they that were about him with
went into an house. the twelve asked of him the parable.
20 And the multitude cometh together again, so that they 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the
could not so much as eat bread. mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are
21 And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay without, all these things are done in parables:
hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. 12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing
22 ¶ And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they
said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven
casteth he out devils. them.
23 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in 13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and
parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? how then will ye know all parables?
24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom 14 ¶ The sower soweth the word.
cannot stand. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is
25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh
cannot stand. immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in
26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he their hearts.
cannot stand, but hath an end. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony
27 No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately
his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then receive it with gladness;
he will spoil his house. 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a
28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for
sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.
blaspheme: 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such
29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath as hear the word,
never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation: 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of
30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit. riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the
31 ¶ There came then his brethren and his mother, and, word, and it becometh unfruitful.
standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground;
32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit,
Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or 21 ¶ And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put
my brethren? under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a
34 And he looked round about on them which sat about candlestick?
him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested;
35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come
brother, and my sister, and mother. abroad.
23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
CHAPTER 4 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with
AND he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and
gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into unto you that hear shall more be given.
a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by 25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath
the sea on the land. not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said 26 ¶ And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man
unto them in his doctrine, should cast seed into the ground;
3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed
4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. 28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the
5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth 29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he
of earth: putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it 30 ¶ And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of
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God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were
31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: 14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city,
32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh and in the country. And they went out to see what it was
greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that was done.
that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. 15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed
33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and
them, as they were able to hear it. in his right mind: and they were afraid.
34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when 16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that
they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the
35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith swine.
unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been
him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with
him other little ships. him.
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves 19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go
beat into the ship, so that it was now full. home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, 20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how
carest thou not that we perish? great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the marvel.
sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the
great calm. other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it unto the sea.
that ye have no faith? 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at
What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea his feet,
obey him? 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter
lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy
CHAPTER 5 hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
AND they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the 24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed
country of the Gadarenes. him, and thronged him.
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there 25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood
met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, twelve years,
3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and
could bind him, no, not with chains: had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but
4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and rather grew worse,
chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind,
and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man and touched his garment.
tame him. 28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be
5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and whole.
in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. 29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up;
6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
him, 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue
7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and
with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure said, Who touched my clothes?
thee by God, that thou torment me not. 31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the
8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched
spirit. me?
9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, 32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this
saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. thing.
10 And he besought him much that he would not send them 33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what
away out of the country. was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told
11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great him all the truth.
herd of swine feeding. 34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee
12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
swine, that we may enter into them. 35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the
13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is
spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
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36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he 13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil
saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only many that were sick, and healed them.
believe. 14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread
37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from
James, and John the brother of James. the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth
38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the themselves in him.
synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and 15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a
wailed greatly. prophet, or as one of the prophets.
39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom
make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.
sleepeth. 17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon
40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his
them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.
damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where 18 For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to
the damsel was lying. have thy brother’s wife.
41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, 19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and
Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say would have killed him; but she could not:
unto thee, arise. 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man
42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he
was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished did many things, and heard him gladly.
with a great astonishment. 21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his
43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief
it; and commanded that something should be given her to estates of Galilee;
eat. 22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in,
and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him,
CHAPTER 6 the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou
AND he went out from thence, and came into his own wilt, and I will give it thee.
country; and his disciples follow him. 23 And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of
2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, 24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What
saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such 25 And she came in straightway with haste unto the king,
mighty works are wrought by his hands? and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a
3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of charger the head of John the Baptist.
James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his 26 And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s
sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not
4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without reject her.
honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, 27 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and
and in his own house. commanded his head to be brought: and he went and
5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid beheaded him in the prison,
his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. 28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the
6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.
round about the villages, teaching. 29 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took
7 ¶ And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.
them forth by two and two; and gave them power over 30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto
unclean spirits; Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and
8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for what they had taught.
their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a
money in their purse: desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming
9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter 32 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. 33 And the people saw them departing, and many knew
11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent
when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet them, and came together unto him.
for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall 34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and
be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of was moved with compassion toward them, because they
judgment, than for that city. were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach
12 And they went out, and preached that men should them many things.
repent. 35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came
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unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found
is far passed: fault.
36 Send them away, that they may go into the country 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their
round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
bread: for they have nothing to eat. 4 And when they come from the market, except they wash,
37 He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. they eat not. And many other things there be, which they
And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots,
pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? brasen vessels, and of tables.
38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and 5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not
see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat
39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by bread with unwashen hands?
companies upon the green grass. 6 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias
40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people
41 And when he had taken the five loaves and the two honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the 7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for
loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; doctrines the commandments of men.
and the two fishes divided he among them all. 8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the
42 And they did all eat, and were filled. tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and
43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, many other such like things ye do.
and of the fishes. 9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the
44 And they that did eat of the loaves were about five commandment of God, that ye may keep your own
thousand men. tradition.
45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into 10 For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and,
the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:
while he sent away the people. 11 But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It
46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest
mountain to pray. be profited by me; he shall be free.
47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of 12 And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or
the sea, and he alone on the land. his mother;
48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was 13 Making the word of God of none effect through your
contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like
he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would things do ye.
have passed by them. 14 ¶ And when he had called all the people unto him, he
49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and
supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: understand:
50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And 15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into
immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be him can defile him: but the things which come out of him,
of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. those are they that defile the man.
51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind 16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond 17 And when he was entered into the house from the
measure, and wondered. people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.
52 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for 18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without
their heart was hardened. understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever
53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile
of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. him;
54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway 19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly,
they knew him, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
55 And ran through that whole region round about, and 20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that
began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where defileth the man.
they heard he was. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil
56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness,
that they might touch if it were but the border of his an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the
man.
CHAPTER 7 24 ¶ And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of
THEN came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have
the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. no man know it: but he could not be hid.
2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with 25 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an
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unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you,
26 The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again
of her daughter. departed to the other side.
27 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: 14 ¶ Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither
for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.
unto the dogs. 15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the
28 And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.
dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. 16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is
29 And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the because we have no bread.
devil is gone out of thy daughter. 17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why
30 And when she was come to her house, she found the reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet,
devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?
31 ¶ And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and 18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not?
Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of and do ye not remember?
the coasts of Decapolis. 19 When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how
32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto
impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his him, Twelve.
hand upon him. 20 And when the seven among four thousand, how many
33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.
fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; 21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not
34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto understand?
him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. 22 ¶ And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind
35 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of man unto him, and besought him to touch him.
his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out
36 And he charged them that they should tell no man: but of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his
the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
they published it; 24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath 25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and
done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man
the dumb to speak. clearly.
26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go
CHAPTER 8 into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.
IN those days the multitude being very great, and having 27 ¶ And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns
nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith of Cæsarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples,
unto them, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?
2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have 28 And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say,
now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they 29 And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far. And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the
4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man Christ.
satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? 30 And he charged them that they should tell no man of
5 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they him.
said, Seven. 31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must
6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the
and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days
and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set rise again.
them before the people. 32 And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him,
7 And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and and began to rebuke him.
commanded to set them also before them. 33 But when he had turned about and looked on his
8 So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me,
broken meat that was left seven baskets. Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but
9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he the things that be of men.
sent them away. 34 ¶ And when he had called the people unto him with his
10 ¶ And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come
disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and
11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question follow me.
with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but
12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s,
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the same shall save it. how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you?
36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole bring him unto me.
world, and lose his own soul? 20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him,
37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground,
38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my and wallowed foaming.
words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also 21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this
shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
glory of his Father with the holy angels. 22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the
waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have
CHAPTER 9 compassion on us, and help us.
AND he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are
be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of possible to him that believeth.
death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and
power. said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
2 ¶ And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together,
James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and
mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no
before them. more into him.
3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as 26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of
snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He
4 And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they is dead.
were talking with Jesus. 27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and
5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good he arose.
for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for 28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples
thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
6 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by
7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved 30 ¶ And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee;
Son: hear him. and he would not that any man should know it.
8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son
saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall
9 And as they came down from the mountain, he charged kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third
them that they should tell no man what things they had day.
seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead. 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to
10 And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning ask him.
one with another what the rising from the dead should 33 ¶ And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he
mean. asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves
11 ¶ And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that by the way?
Elias must first come? 34 But they held their peace: for by the way they had
12 And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the 35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto
Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of
nought. all, and servant of all.
13 But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they 36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them:
have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
of him. 37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my
14 ¶ And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me,
multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
them. 38 ¶ And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one
15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and
were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him. we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them? 39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man
17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak
have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; evil of me.
18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he 40 For he that is not against us is on our part.
foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and 41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in
I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto
they could not. you, he shall not lose his reward.
19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, 42 And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that
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believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were 17 ¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there came
hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good
43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good?
into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: there is none good but one, that is, God.
44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit
quenched. adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false
45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these
hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: have I observed from my youth.
46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not 21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him,
quenched. One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou
47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in
thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: 22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved:
48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not for he had great possessions.
quenched. 23 ¶ And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his
49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into
sacrifice shall be salted with salt. the kingdom of God!
50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But
wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how
have peace one with another. hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the
kingdom of God!
CHAPTER 10 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle,
AND he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Judæa by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort 26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among
unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. themselves, Who then can be saved?
2 ¶ And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it 27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is
lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are
3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses possible.
command you? 28 ¶ Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all,
4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of and have followed thee.
divorcement, and to put her away. 29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you,
5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters,
of your heart he wrote you this precept. or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my
6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them sake, and the gospel’s,
male and female. 30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time,
7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children,
and cleave to his wife; and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come
8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no eternal life.
more twain, but one flesh. 31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put 32 ¶ And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and
asunder. Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they
10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve,
same matter. and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his 33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of
wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the
12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall
married to another, she committeth adultery. deliver him to the Gentiles:
13 ¶ And they brought young children to him, that he 34 And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and
should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he
brought them. shall rise again.
14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said 35 ¶ And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto
unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us
forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. whatsoever we shall desire.
15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the 36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do
kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. for you?
16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon 37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one
them, and blessed them. on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy
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glory. 5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What
38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can do ye, loosing the colt?
ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the 6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded:
baptism that I am baptized with? and they let them go.
39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their
them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and garments on him; and he sat upon him.
with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be 8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others
baptized: cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the
40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not way.
mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is 9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried,
prepared. saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of
41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much the Lord:
displeased with James and John. 10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh
42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
know that they which are accounted to rule over the 11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple:
Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones and when he had looked round about upon all things, and
exercise authority upon them. now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with
43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be the twelve.
great among you, shall be your minister: 12 ¶ And on the morrow, when they were come from
44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be Bethany, he was hungry:
servant of all. 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if
45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to
but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not
46 ¶ And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of yet.
Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, 14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of
blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by the highway thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.
side begging. 15 ¶ And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the
47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in
began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers,
mercy on me. and the seats of them that sold doves;
48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any
but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have vessel through the temple.
mercy on me. 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My
49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but
And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good ye have made it a den of thieves.
comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought
50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because
Jesus. all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou 19 And when even was come, he went out of the city.
that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, 20 ¶ And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the
Lord, that I might receive my sight. fig tree dried up from the roots.
52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath 21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him,
made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered
and followed Jesus in the way. away.
22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
CHAPTER 11 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto
AND when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the
and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that
of his disciples, those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall
2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over have whatsoever he saith.
against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire,
find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall
bring him. have them.
3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that 25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought
the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may
him hither. forgive you your trespasses.
4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the 26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which
door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
him. 27 ¶ And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was
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walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, 16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is
and the scribes, and the elders, this image and superscription? And they said unto him,
28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these Cæsar’s.
things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? 17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cæsar
29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask the things that are Cæsar’s, and to God the things that are
of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by God’s. And they marvelled at him.
what authority I do these things. 18 ¶ Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is
30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,
answer me. 19 Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man’s brother die, and
31 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his
say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his
him? brother.
32 But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for 20 Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife,
all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. and dying left no seed.
33 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. 21 And the second took her, and died, neither left he any
And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you seed: and the third likewise.
by what authority I do these things. 22 And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the
woman died also.
CHAPTER 12 23 In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose
AND he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.
man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and 24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not
digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither
out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. the power of God?
2 And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, 25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither
that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels
the vineyard. which are in heaven.
3 And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away 26 And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not
empty. read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto
4 And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of
they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him Isaac, and the God of Jacob?
away shamefully handled. 27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living:
5 And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many ye therefore do greatly err.
others; beating some, and killing some. 28 ¶ And one of the scribes came, and having heard them
6 Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered
him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of
son. all?
7 But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the
heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours. commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one
8 And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the Lord:
vineyard. 30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
9 What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy
come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the strength: this is the first commandment.
vineyard unto others. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy
10 And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment
builders rejected is become the head of the corner: greater than these.
11 This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our 32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast
eyes? said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other
12 And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the but he:
people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable 33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the
against them: and they left him, and went their way. understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the
13 ¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than
the Herodians, to catch him in his words. all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, 34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said
we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And
regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of no man after that durst ask him any question.
God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not? 35 ¶ And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the
15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of
their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring David?
me a penny, that I may see it. 36 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD
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said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
enemies thy footstool. 14 ¶ But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation,
37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought
he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be
38 ¶ And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the in Judæa flee to the mountains:
scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love 15 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the
salutations in the marketplaces, house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his
39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the house:
uppermost rooms at feasts: 16 And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to
40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make take up his garment.
long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. 17 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that
41 ¶ And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld give suck in those days!
how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that 18 And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.
were rich cast in much. 19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not
42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in from the beginning of the creation which God created unto
two mites, which make a farthing. this time, neither shall be.
43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto 20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no
them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he
more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her 21 And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ;
want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. or, lo, he is there; believe him not:
22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall
CHAPTER 13 shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even
AND as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith the elect.
unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what 23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
buildings are here! 24 ¶ But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be
2 And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, 25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that
that shall not be thrown down. are in heaven shall be shaken.
3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the 26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the
temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him clouds with great power and glory.
privately, 27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather
4 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost
sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
5 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest 28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is
any man deceive you: yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is
6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; near:
and shall deceive many. 29 So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things
7 And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.
ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end 30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass,
shall not be yet. till all these things be done.
8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall
kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, not pass away.
and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the 32 ¶ But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not
beginnings of sorrows. the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the
9 ¶ But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you Father.
up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: 33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the
and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, time is.
for a testimony against them. 34 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who
10 And the gospel must first be published among all left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to
nations. every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take 35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of
no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the
premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, cockcrowing, or in the morning:
that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. 36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.
12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and 37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
the father the son; and children shall rise up against their
parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. CHAPTER 14
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unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new
sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to testament, which is shed for many.
death. 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of
2 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of
of the people. God.
3 ¶ And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, 26 ¶ And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into
as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster the mount of Olives.
box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake 27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended
the box, and poured it on his head. because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the
4 And there were some that had indignation within shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into
made? Galilee.
5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended,
pence, and have been given to the poor. And they yet will not I.
murmured against her. 30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That
6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice,
hath wrought a good work on me. thou shalt deny me thrice.
7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye 31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with
will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said
8 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to they all.
anoint my body to the burying. 32 And they came to a place which was named
9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while
preached throughout the whole world, this also that she I shall pray.
hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and
10 ¶ And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
chief priests, to betray him unto them. 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful
11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and
betray him. prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from
12 ¶ And the first day of unleavened bread, when they him.
killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto
thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I
passover? will, but what thou wilt.
13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto 37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith
them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch
bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. one hour?
14 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The
of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the
15 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and same words.
prepared: there make ready for us. 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for
16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer
found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the him.
passover. 41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep
17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come;
18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of
you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. sinners.
19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? 43 ¶ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas,
20 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with
twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes
21 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but and the elders.
woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token,
were it for that man if he had never been born. saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him,
22 ¶ And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and and lead him away safely.
brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to
body. him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he 46 ¶ And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote
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a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock
48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he
out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take thought thereon, he wept.
me?
49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took CHAPTER 15
me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. AND straightway in the morning the chief priests held a
50 And they all forsook him, and fled. consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole
51 And there followed him a certain young man, having a council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and
linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men delivered him to Pilate.
laid hold on him: 2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And
52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.
53 ¶ And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with 3 And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he
him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and answered nothing.
the scribes. 4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou
54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.
the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed 5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
himself at the fire. 6 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner,
55 And the chief priests and all the council sought for whomsoever they desired.
witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none. 7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound
56 For many bare false witness against him, but their with them that had made insurrection with him, who had
witness agreed not together. committed murder in the insurrection.
57 And there arose certain, and bare false witness against 8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do
him, saying, as he had ever done unto them.
58 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made 9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release
with hands, and within three days I will build another made unto you the King of the Jews?
without hands. 10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for
59 But neither so did their witness agree together. envy.
60 And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked 11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should
Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which rather release Barabbas unto them.
these witness against thee? 12 And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What
61 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King
high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the of the Jews?
Christ, the Son of the Blessed? 13 And they cried out again, Crucify him.
62 And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man 14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he
sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify
of heaven. him.
63 Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What 15 ¶ And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released
need we any further witnesses? Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had
64 Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they scourged him, to be crucified.
all condemned him to be guilty of death. 16 And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called
65 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, Prætorium; and they call together the whole band.
and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the 17 And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown
servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. of thorns, and put it about his head,
66 ¶ And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh 18 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
one of the maids of the high priest: 19 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did
67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.
upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of 20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the
Nazareth. purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led
68 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I him out to crucify him.
what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the 21 And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by,
cock crew. coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and
69 And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them Rufus, to bear his cross.
that stood by, This is one of them. 22 And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is,
70 And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood being interpreted, The place of a skull.
by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou 23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh:
art a Galilæan, and thy speech agreeth thereto. but he received it not.
71 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not 24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his
this man of whom ye speak. garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should
72 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to take.
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25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. beheld where he was laid.
26 And the superscription of his accusation was written
over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. CHAPTER 16
27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his AND when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and
right hand, and the other on his left. Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet
28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was spices, that they might come and anoint him.
numbered with the transgressors. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week,
29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and 3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away
buildest it in three days, the stone from the door of the sepulchre?
30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled
31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among away: for it was very great.
themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he 5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man
cannot save. sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment;
32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the and they were affrighted.
cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were 6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus
crucified with him reviled him. of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here:
33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness behold the place where they laid him.
over the whole land until the ninth hour. 7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth
34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said
saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being unto you.
interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre;
35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any
said, Behold, he calleth Elias. thing to any man; for they were afraid.
36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put 9 ¶ Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the
it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom
see whether Elias will come to take him down. he had cast seven devils.
37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as
ghost. they mourned and wept.
38 And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and
to the bottom. had been seen of her, believed not.
39 ¶ And when the centurion, which stood over against 12 ¶ After that he appeared in another form unto two of
him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he them, as they walked, and went into the country.
said, Truly this man was the Son of God. 13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither
40 There were also women looking on afar off: among believed they them.
whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of 14 ¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at
James the less and of Joses, and Salome; meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness
41 (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and of heart, because they believed not them which had seen
ministered unto him;) and many other women which came him after he was risen.
up with him unto Jerusalem. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and
42 ¶ And now when the even was come, because it was the preach the gospel to every creature.
preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he
43 Joseph of Arimathæa, an honourable counseller, which that believeth not shall be damned.
also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my
boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new
44 And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and tongues;
calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly
had been any while dead. thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the
45 And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body sick, and they shall recover.
to Joseph. 19 ¶ So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was
46 And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the
was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of Lord working with them, and confirming the word with
the sepulchre. signs following. Amen.
47 And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses
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ST. LUKE.
CHAPTER 1 and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple:
FORASMUCH as many have taken in hand to set forth in for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.
order a declaration of those things which are most surely 23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his
believed among us, ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own
2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the house.
beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and
3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect hid herself five months, saying,
understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he
thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.
4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from
wherein thou hast been instructed. God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
5 ¶ THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, a 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph,
certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that
Elisabeth. art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou
6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all among women.
the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying,
7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should
and they both were now well stricken in years. be.
8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou
office before God in the order of his course, hast found favour with God.
9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring
to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the
without at the time of incense. Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of
11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord his father David:
standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and
12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear of his kingdom there shall be no end.
fell upon him. 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing
13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy I know not a man?
prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy
and thou shalt call his name John. Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest
14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which
rejoice at his birth. shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall 36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also
drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month
with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. with her, who was called barren.
16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Lord their God. 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it
17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed
Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and from her.
the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill
people prepared for the Lord. country with haste, into a city of Juda;
18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted
know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken Elisabeth.
in years. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the
19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and
that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed
20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy
until the day that these things shall be performed, because womb.
thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in 43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord
their season. should come to me?
21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that 44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in
he tarried so long in the temple. mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: 45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a
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performance of those things which were told her from the 73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,
Lord. 74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of
48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: our life.
for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me 76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the
blessed. Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to
49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and prepare his ways;
holy is his name. 77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the
50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation remission of their sins,
to generation. 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the
51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered dayspring from on high hath visited us,
the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the
52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
exalted them of low degree. 80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was
53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
he hath sent empty away.
54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his CHAPTER 2
mercy; AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a
55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be
for ever. taxed.
56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was
returned to her own house. governor of Syria.)
57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
delivered; and she brought forth a son. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of
58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is
had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage
her. of David:)
59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great
circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after with child.
the name of his father. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were
60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall accomplished that she should be delivered.
be called John. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him
61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because
is called by this name. there was no room for them in the inn.
62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in
him called. the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
63 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the
name is John. And they marvelled all. glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were
64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue sore afraid.
loosed, and he spake, and praised God. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I
65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill people.
country of Judæa. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe
the Lord was with him. wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of
and prophesied, saying, the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good
and redeemed his people, will toward men.
69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from
house of his servant David; them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us
70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is
have been since the world began: come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph,
hand of all that hate us; and the babe lying in a manger.
72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the
remember his holy covenant; saying which was told them concerning this child.
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18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things feast of the passover.
which were told them by the shepherds. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
heart. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned,
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and
for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told his mother knew not of it.
unto them. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company,
21 And when eight days were accomplished for the went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their
circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, kinsfolk and acquaintance.
which was so named of the angel before he was conceived 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to
in the womb. Jerusalem, seeking him.
22 And when the days of her purification according to the 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him
law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both
Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; hearing them, and asking them questions.
23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his
openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) understanding and answers.
24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his
the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with
pigeons. us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me?
was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto
was upon him. them.
26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth,
should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the sayings in her heart.
parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in
custom of the law, favour with God and man.
28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and
said, CHAPTER 3
29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, NOW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar,
according to thy word: Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being
30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituræa
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy of Abilene,
people Israel. 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of
33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
which were spoken of him. 3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the
of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness,
against; Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) 5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill
that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be
37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned
which departed not from the temple, but served God with you to flee from the wrath to come?
fastings and prayers night and day. 8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and
38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to
unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these
redemption in Jerusalem. stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
39 And when they had performed all things according to 9 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees:
the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is
city Nazareth. hewn down, and cast into the fire.
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled 10 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do
with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. then?
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the 11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two
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coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath 32 Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed,
meat, let him do likewise. which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon,
12 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto which was the son of Naasson,
him, Master, what shall we do? 33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of
13 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of
appointed you. Phares, which was the son of Juda,
14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And 34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac,
what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of
no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with Thara, which was the son of Nachor,
your wages. 35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of
15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of
mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, Heber, which was the son of Sala,
or not; 36 Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of
16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of
you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet Noe, which was the son of Lamech,
of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize 37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of
you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of
17 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the 38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth,
chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
18 And many other things in his exhortation preached he
unto the people. CHAPTER 4
19 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for AND Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from
Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
which Herod had done, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days
20 Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward
21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, hungered.
that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God,
opened, command this stone that it be made bread.
22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man
dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain,
23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a
being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the moment of time.
son of Heli, 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give
24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me;
Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of and to whomsoever I will I give it.
Janna, which was the son of Joseph, 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
25 Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind
Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy
Esli, which was the son of Nagge, God, and him only shalt thou serve.
26 Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of 9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a
Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the
of Joseph, which was the son of Juda, Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:
27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of 10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over
Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son thee, to keep thee:
of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, 11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any
28 Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of 12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt
Elmodam, which was the son of Er, not tempt the Lord thy God.
29 Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of 13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he
Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of departed from him for a season.
Matthat, which was the son of Levi, 14 ¶ And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into
30 Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the
Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of region round about.
Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim, 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of 16 ¶ And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought
Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on
of Nathan, which was the son of David, the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.
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17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the 40 ¶ Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any
prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he
found the place where it was written, laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath 41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and
anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking
me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was
captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at Christ.
liberty them that are bruised, 42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert
19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and
20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the stayed him, that he should not depart from them.
minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were 43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of
in the synagogue were fastened on him. God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture 44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
fulfilled in your ears.
22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious CHAPTER 5
words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is AND it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him
not this Joseph’s son? to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of
23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this Gennesaret,
proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the
done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their
24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is nets.
accepted in his own country. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s,
25 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the
the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the
and six months, when great famine was throughout all the ship.
land; 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon,
26 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a
a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. draught.
27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have
prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at
the Syrian. thy word I will let down the net.
28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great
things, were filled with wrath, multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
29 And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him 7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the
unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that other ship, that they should come and help them. And they
they might cast him down headlong. came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
30 But he passing through the midst of them went his way, 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees,
31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
taught them on the sabbath days. 9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the
32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word draught of the fishes which they had taken:
was with power. 10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee,
33 ¶ And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto
spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
34 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they
Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee forsook all, and followed him.
who thou art; the Holy One of God. 12 ¶ And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city,
35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his
come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou
midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. canst make me clean.
36 And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, 13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I
saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed
he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out. from him.
37 And the fame of him went out into every place of the 14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew
country round about. thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according
38 ¶ And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with 15 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him:
a great fever; and they besought him for her. and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed
39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left by him of their infirmities.
her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them. 16 ¶ And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and
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prayed. new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the
17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, bottles shall perish.
that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, 38 But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are
which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judæa, preserved.
and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to 39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth
heal them. new: for he saith, The old is better.
18 ¶ And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was
taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, CHAPTER 6
and to lay him before him. AND it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first,
19 And when they could not find by what way they might that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples
bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their
housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his hands.
couch into the midst before Jesus. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye
20 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?
sins are forgiven thee. 3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so
21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, much as this, what David did, when himself was an
saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can hungred, and they which were with him;
forgive sins, but God alone? 4 How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat
22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him;
said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?
23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or 5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also
to say, Rise up and walk? of the sabbath.
24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power 6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he
upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man
palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go whose right hand was withered.
into thine house. 7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he
25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an
that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, accusation against him.
glorifying God. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which
26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the
were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things midst. And he arose and stood forth.
to day. 9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it
27 ¶ And after these things he went forth, and saw a lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save
publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and life, or to destroy it?
he said unto him, Follow me. 10 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the
28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand
29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and was restored whole as the other.
there was a great company of publicans and of others that 11 And they were filled with madness; and communed one
sat down with them. with another what they might do to Jesus.
30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his 12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a
disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
and sinners? 13 ¶ And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples:
31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named
whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. apostles;
32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to 14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his
repentance. brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
33 ¶ And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John 15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphæus, and
fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of Simon called Zelotes,
the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? 16 And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot,
34 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the which also was the traitor.
bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? 17 ¶ And he came down with them, and stood in the plain,
35 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of
taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those people out of all Judæa and Jerusalem, and from the sea
days. coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be
36 ¶ And he spake also a parable unto them; No man healed of their diseases;
putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, 18 And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they
then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was were healed.
taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. 19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there
37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
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20 ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, 43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither
Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. 44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns
Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they
22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they grapes.
shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart
you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of
sake. the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is
23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their 46 ¶ And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things
fathers unto the prophets. which I say?
24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and
your consolation. doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
25 Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep,
unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose,
26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not
so did their fathers to the false prophets. shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
27 ¶ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do 49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that
good to them which hate you, without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against
28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it
despitefully use you. fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer
also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid CHAPTER 7
not to take thy coat also. NOW when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of
30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that the people, he entered into Capernaum.
taketh away thy goods ask them not again. 2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto
31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also him, was sick, and ready to die.
to them likewise. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders
32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal
for sinners also love those that love them. his servant.
33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him
thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should
34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what do this:
thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as 5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a
much again. synagogue.
35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not
hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying
and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that
unto the unthankful and to the evil. thou shouldest enter under my roof:
36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto
37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me
forgiven: soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to
38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this,
pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall and he doeth it.
men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and
ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. turned him about, and said unto the people that followed
39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not
the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? in Israel.
40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that 10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found
is perfect shall be as his master. the servant whole that had been sick.
41 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s 11 ¶ And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a
eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him,
42 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me and much people.
pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold,
beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his
hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city
then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy was with her.
brother’s eye. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her,
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and said unto her, Weep not. with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat
14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare down to meat.
him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, 37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner,
Arise. when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s
15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
delivered him to his mother. 38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to
16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of
saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the
God hath visited his people. ointment.
17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judæa, 39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he
and throughout all the region round about. spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a
18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. prophet, would have known who and what manner of
19 ¶ And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or 40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have
look we for another? somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John 41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the
Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
should come? or look we for another? 42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave
21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him
and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were most?
blind he gave sight. 43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he
22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly
tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the judged.
blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf 44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest
hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with
me. tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
24 ¶ And when the messengers of John were departed, he 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I
began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with 46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman
the wind? hath anointed my feet with ointment.
25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft 47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are
raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven,
live delicately, are in kings’ courts. the same loveth little.
26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
unto you, and much more than a prophet. 49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within
27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way 50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go
before thee. in peace.
28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women
there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he CHAPTER 8
that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. AND it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout
29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad
justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with
30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of him,
God against themselves, being not baptized of him. 2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits
31 ¶ And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went
men of this generation? and to what are they like? seven devils,
32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and
and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of
you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and their substance.
ye have not wept. 4 ¶ And when much people were gathered together, and
33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:
drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some
34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls
Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of of the air devoured it.
publicans and sinners! 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung
35 But wisdom is justified of all her children. up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
36 ¶ And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up
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with it, and choked it. no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.
8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before
fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with
cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee,
9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this torment me not.
parable be? 29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out
10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was
of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the
seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)
understand. 30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he
11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.
12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh 31 And they besought him that he would not command
the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest them to go out into the deep.
they should believe and be saved. 32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on
13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer
receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which them to enter into them. And he suffered them.
for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. 33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the
14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into
they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and the lake, and were choked.
riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to 34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled,
perfection. and went and told it in the city and in the country.
15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest 35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to
and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were
forth fruit with patience. departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right
16 ¶ No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it mind: and they were afraid.
with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a 36 They also which saw it told them by what means he that
candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. was possessed of the devils was healed.
17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; 37 ¶ Then the whole multitude of the country of the
neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them;
abroad. for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the
18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to ship, and returned back again.
him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall 38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed
be taken even that which he seemeth to have. besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him
19 ¶ Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and away, saying,
could not come at him for the press. 39 Return to thine own house, and shew how great things
20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and
and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus
21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and had done unto him.
my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do 40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the
it. people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for
22 ¶ Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into him.
a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go 41 ¶ And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he
over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’
forth. feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:
23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age,
storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged
and were in jeopardy. him.
24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, 43 ¶ And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years,
master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither
the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a could be healed of any,
calm. 44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his
25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner 45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied,
of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the
water, and they obey him. multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who
26 ¶ And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, touched me?
which is over against Galilee. 46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I
27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she
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came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes;
unto him before all the people for what cause she had except we should go and buy meat for all this people.
touched him, and how she was healed immediately. 14 For they were about five thousand men. And he said to
48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.
faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. 15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.
49 ¶ While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of 16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and
the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave
dead; trouble not the Master. to the disciples to set before the multitude.
50 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear 17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken
not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.
51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to 18 ¶ And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his
go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom
the mother of the maiden. say the people that I am?
52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; 19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say,
she is not dead, but sleepeth. Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen
53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was again.
dead. 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter
54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and answering said, The Christ of God.
called, saying, Maid, arise. 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to
55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: tell no man that thing;
and he commanded to give her meat. 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be
56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be
that they should tell no man what was done. slain, and be raised the third day.
23 ¶ And he said to them all, If any man will come after me,
CHAPTER 9 let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and
THEN he called his twelve disciples together, and gave follow me.
them power and authority over all devils, and to cure 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but
diseases. whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall
2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to save it.
heal the sick. 25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; 26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my
neither have two coats apiece. words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he
4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the
thence depart. holy angels.
5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of 27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here,
that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of
testimony against them. God.
6 And they departed, and went through the towns, 28 ¶ And it came to pass about an eight days after these
preaching the gospel, and healing every where. sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up
7 ¶ Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by into a mountain to pray.
him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was
some, that John was risen from the dead; altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were
one of the old prophets was risen again. Moses and Elias:
9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which
whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
10 ¶ And the apostles, when they were returned, told him 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with
all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and
privately into a desert place belonging to the city called the two men that stood with him.
Bethsaida. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter
11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let
he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses,
God, and healed them that had need of healing. and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
12 And when the day began to wear away, then came the 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and
twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into
they may go into the towns and country round about, and the cloud.
lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is
13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they my beloved Son: hear him.
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36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay
And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of his head.
those things which they had seen. 59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord,
37 ¶ And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they suffer me first to go and bury my father.
were come down from the hill, much people met him. 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go
38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine 61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let
only child. me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my
39 And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; house.
and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand
hardly departeth from him. to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they God.
could not.
41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse CHAPTER 10
generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? AFTER these things the Lord appointed other seventy also,
Bring thy son hither. and sent them two and two before his face into every city
42 And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and place, whither he himself would come.
and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and 2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great,
healed the child, and delivered him again to his father. but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the
43 ¶ And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
But while they wondered every one at all things which 3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among
Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, wolves.
44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son 4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no
of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. man by the way.
45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from 5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to
them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him this house.
of that saying. 6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest
46 ¶ Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
them should be greatest. 7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such
47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire.
child, and set him by him, Go not from house to house.
48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child 8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you,
in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me eat such things as are set before you:
receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you 9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The
all, the same shall be great. kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
49 ¶ And John answered and said, Master, we saw one 10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you
casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
he followeth not with us. 11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us,
50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of
not against us is for us. this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
51 ¶ And it came to pass, when the time was come that he 12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that
should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to day for Sodom, than for that city.
Jerusalem, 13 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for
52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon,
entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for which have been done in you, they had a great while ago
him. repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as 14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the
though he would go to Jerusalem. judgment, than for you.
54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they 15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt
said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down be thrust down to hell.
from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? 16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth
55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him
what manner of spirit ye are of. that sent me.
56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, 17 ¶ And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord,
but to save them. And they went to another village. even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
57 ¶ And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall
certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee from heaven.
whithersoever thou goest. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and
58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing
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shall by any means hurt you. sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she
20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are help me.
subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha,
written in heaven. thou art careful and troubled about many things:
21 ¶ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that
thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed
them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in CHAPTER 11
thy sight. AND it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain
22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him,
knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father
23 ¶ And he turned him unto his disciples, and said which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
see: 3 Give us day by day our daily bread.
24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired 4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one
to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but
and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard deliver us from evil.
them. 5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend,
25 ¶ And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him,
him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Friend, lend me three loaves;
26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I
readest thou? have nothing to set before him?
27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me
God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in
thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
thyself. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him,
28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he
and thou shalt live. will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek,
who is my neighbour? and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh
from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and 11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will
departed, leaving him half dead. he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish
31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that give him a serpent?
way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto
and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father
33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 14 ¶ And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And
34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb
oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought spake; and the people wondered.
him to an inn, and took care of him. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through
35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from
care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I heaven.
come again, I will repay thee. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every
36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and
unto him that fell among the thieves? a house divided against a house falleth.
37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said 18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his
Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils
38 ¶ Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into through Beelzebub.
a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha 19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your
received him into her house. sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at 20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt
Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. the kingdom of God is come upon you.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and 21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods
came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my are in peace:
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22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.
overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein 44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
he trusted, and divideth his spoils. are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over
23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that them are not aware of them.
gathereth not with me scattereth. 45 ¶ Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him,
24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.
through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, 46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade
I will return unto my house whence I came out. men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves
25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits 47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the
more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell prophets, and your fathers killed them.
there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. 48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your
27 ¶ And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their
woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto sepulchres.
him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps 49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them
which thou hast sucked. prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and
28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the persecute:
word of God, and keep it. 50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from
29 ¶ And when the people were gathered thick together, he the foundation of the world, may be required of this
began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; generation;
and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the 51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias,
prophet. which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I
30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.
the Son of man be to this generation. 52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key
31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that
the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she were entering in ye hindered.
came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom 53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and
of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to
32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with provoke him to speak of many things:
this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out
the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
here.
33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a CHAPTER 12
secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, IN the mean time, when there were gathered together an
that they which come in may see the light. innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode
34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of
eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is
thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. hypocrisy.
35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not 2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed;
darkness. neither hid, that shall not be known.
36 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no 3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be
part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear
shining of a candle doth give thee light. in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
37 ¶ And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to 4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that
dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him,
not first washed before dinner. which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I
39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make say unto you, Fear him.
clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one
part is full of ravening and wickedness. of them is forgotten before God?
40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
make that which is within also? Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many
41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, sparrows.
behold, all things are clean unto you. 8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before
42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the
and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the angels of God:
love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave 9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before
the other undone. the angels of God.
43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost 10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of
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man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that corrupteth.

blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto 35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what 36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord,
thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh
12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
what ye ought to say. 37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he
13 ¶ And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he
to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and
14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a will come forth and serve them.
divider over you? 38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the 39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had
abundance of the things which he possesseth. known what hour the thief would come, he would have
16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken
of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: through.
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, 40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at
because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? an hour when ye think not.
18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, 41 ¶ Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this
and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and parable unto us, or even to all?
my goods. 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise
19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his
laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be household, to give them their portion of meat in due
merry. season?
20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh
shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, shall find so doing.
which thou hast provided? 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler
21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not over all that he hath.
rich toward God. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth
22 ¶ And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and
you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
neither for the body, what ye shall put on. 46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he
23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware,
raiment. and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion
24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; with the unbelievers.
which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth 47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and
them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall
25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his be beaten with many stripes.
stature one cubit? 48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto
take ye thought for the rest? whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required:
27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they and to whom men have committed much, of him they will
spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his ask the more.
glory was not arrayed like one of these. 49 ¶ I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if
28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the it be already kindled?
field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I
will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? straitened till it be accomplished!
29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall 51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell
drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. you, Nay; but rather division:
30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek 52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house
after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these divided, three against two, and two against three.
things. 53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son
31 ¶ But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the
things shall be added unto you. daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother
to give you the kingdom. in law.
33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves 54 ¶ And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud
bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a
faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth shower; and so it is.
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55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the
will be heat; and it cometh to pass. glorious things that were done by him.
56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of 18 ¶ Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like?
the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and
right? cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree;
58 ¶ When thou goest with thine adversary to the and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou 20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom
mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the of God?
judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three
officer cast thee into prison. measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching,
the very last mite. and journeying toward Jerusalem.
23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be
CHAPTER 13 saved? And he said unto them,
THERE were present at that season some that told him of 24 ¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto
the Galilæans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
sacrifices. 25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath
2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to
these Galilæans were sinners above all the Galilæans, knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he
because they suffered such things? shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise are:
perish. 26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in
4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all 27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye
men that dwelt in Jerusalem? are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise 28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye
perish. shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the
6 ¶ He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust
planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit out.
thereon, and found none. 29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west,
7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down
these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and in the kingdom of God.
find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? 30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there
8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this are first which shall be last.
year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: 31 ¶ The same day there came certain of the Pharisees,
9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod
shalt cut it down. will kill thee.
10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the 32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold,
sabbath. I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and
11 ¶ And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of the third day I shall be perfected.
infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and 33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the
could in no wise lift up herself. day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of
12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said Jerusalem.
unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and
13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have
made straight, and glorified God. gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her
14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with brood under her wings, and ye would not!
indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath 35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I
day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when
men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the
and not on the sabbath day. Lord.
15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite,
doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his CHAPTER 14
ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? AND it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that
Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, they watched him.
be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? 2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which
17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries had the dropsy.
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3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and 25 ¶ And there went great multitudes with him: and he
Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? turned, and said unto them,
4 And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and
him, and let him go; mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters,
5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after
him out on the sabbath day? me, cannot be my disciple.
6 And they could not answer him again to these things. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not
7 ¶ And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient
when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; to finish it?
saying unto them, 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not
8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than 30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to
thou be bidden of him; finish.
9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give 31 Or what king, going to make war against another king,
this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able
lowest room. with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with
10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest twenty thousand?
room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto 32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth
thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. 33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not
11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 34 ¶ Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour,
12 ¶ Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou wherewith shall it be seasoned?
makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy 35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but
brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, CHAPTER 15
the lame, the blind: THEN drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for
14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense to hear him.
thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This
the just. man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
15 ¶ And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard 3 ¶ And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one
bread in the kingdom of God. of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the
16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
supper, and bade many: 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders,
17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that rejoicing.
were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends
18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I
The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, have found my sheep which was lost.
and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over
excused. one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine
19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I just persons, which need no repentance.
go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. 8 ¶ Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she
20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the
cannot come. house, and seek diligently till she find it?
21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and
Then the master of the house being angry said to his her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I
servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, have found the piece which I had lost.
and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of
and the blind. the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast 11 ¶ And he said, A certain man had two sons:
commanded, and yet there is room. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give
23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided
highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my unto them his living.
house may be filled. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all
24 For I say unto you, That none of those men which were together, and took his journey into a far country, and there
bidden shall taste of my supper. wasted his substance with riotous living.
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14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
in that land; and he began to be in want. 5 So he called every one of his lord’s debtors unto him, and
15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said
16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write
that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. fifty.
17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired 7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And
servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto
I perish with hunger! him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he
Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their
19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me generation wiser than the children of light.
as one of thy hired servants. 9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the
20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may
yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had receive you into everlasting habitations.
compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in
21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in
heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be much.
called thy son. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous
22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another
shoes on his feet: man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?
23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, 13 ¶ No servant can serve two masters: for either he will
and be merry: hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and
lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. mammon.
25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and 14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all
drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. these things: and they derided him.
26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these 15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify
things meant. yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for
27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in
father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received the sight of God.
him safe and sound. 16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that
28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man
his father out, and intreated him. presseth into it.
29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many 17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one
years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy tittle of the law to fail.
commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I 18 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another,
might make merry with my friends: committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put
30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath away from her husband committeth adultery.
devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him 19 ¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in
the fatted calf. purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which
all that I have is thine. was laid at his gate, full of sores,
32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from
this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his
and is found. sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was
CHAPTER 16 carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man
AND he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain also died, and was buried;
rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and
unto him that he had wasted his goods. seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on
hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger
thou mayest be no longer steward. in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this
3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for flame.
my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy
to beg I am ashamed. lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus
4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art
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tormented. but where are the nine?

26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God,
gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you save this stranger.
cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath
thence. made thee whole.
27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou 20 ¶ And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when
wouldest send him to my father’s house: the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and
28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
lest they also come into this place of torment. 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold,
29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the the kingdom of God is within you.
prophets; let them hear them. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come,
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of
them from the dead, they will repent. man, and ye shall not see it.
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the 23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not
prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose after them, nor follow them.
from the dead. 24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part
under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so
CHAPTER 17 shall also the Son of man be in his day.
THEN said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that 25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of
offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they this generation.
come! 26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in
2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about the days of the Son of man.
his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were
one of these little ones. given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the
3 ¶ Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat,
4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they
seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; builded;
thou shalt forgive him. 29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained
5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard 30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is
seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked revealed.
up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should 31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his
obey you. stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away:
7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.
cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from 32 Remember Lot’s wife.
the field, Go and sit down to meat? 33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and
8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten 34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one
and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that 35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be
were commanded him? I trow not. taken, and the other left.
10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things 36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and
which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable the other left.
servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. 37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord?
11 ¶ And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither
passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. will the eagles be gathered together.
12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him
ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: CHAPTER 18
13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, AND he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men
have mercy on us. ought always to pray, and not to faint;
14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not
yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as God, neither regarded man:
they went, they were cleansed. 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto
15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said
16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
and he was a Samaritan. 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her,
17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? lest by her continual coming she weary me.
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6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are
7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be
and night unto him, though he bear long with them? accomplished.
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be
when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:
earth? 33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in the third day he shall rise again.
themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 34 And they understood none of these things: and this
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things
Pharisee, and the other a publican. which were spoken.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I 35 ¶ And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto
thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. meant.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have
saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. mercy on me.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should
rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of
shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be David, have mercy on me.
exalted. 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought
15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he
them. said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith
children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such hath saved thee.
is the kingdom of God. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed
17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it,
kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter gave praise unto God.
therein.
18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, CHAPTER 19
what shall I do to inherit eternal life? AND Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which
none is good, save one, that is, God. was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for
adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false the press, because he was little of stature.
witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to
21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. see him: for he was to pass that way.
22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw
Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come
distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
heaven: and come, follow me. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him
23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he joyfully.
was very rich. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the 8 And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold,
kingdom of God! Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore
than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. him fourfold.
26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to
27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
are possible with God. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that
28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. which was lost.
29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a
no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because
or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately
30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present appear.
time, and in the world to come life everlasting. 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far
31 ¶ Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
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13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten 38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of
pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, 39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude
saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if
received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately
be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that cry out.
he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 41 ¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and
16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained wept over it,
ten pounds. 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this
17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now
thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority they are hid from thine eyes.
over ten cities. 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies
18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and
gained five pounds. keep thee in on every side,
19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five 44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy
cities. children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one
20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of
pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: thy visitation.
21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou 45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them
takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou that sold therein, and them that bought;
didst not sow. 46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of
22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was 47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests
an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy
that I did not sow: him,
23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, 48 And could not find what they might do: for all the
that at my coming I might have required mine own with people were very attentive to hear him.
usury?
24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the CHAPTER 20
pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. AND it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he
25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel,
26 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the
be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall elders,
be taken away from him. 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority
27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this
reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. authority?
28 ¶ And when he had thus spoken, he went before, 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you
ascending up to Jerusalem. one thing; and answer me:
29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall
Olives, he sent two of his disciples, say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him
30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the not?
which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet 6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us:
never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it
shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. was.
32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even 8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what
as he had said unto them. authority I do these things.
33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A
said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to
34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.
35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their 10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen,
garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but
36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.
37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him
the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away
began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the empty.
mighty works that they had seen; 12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also,
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and cast him out. of the resurrection.

13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I 37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the
will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and
him when they see him. the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned 38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all
among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill live unto him.
him, that the inheritance may be ours. 39 ¶ Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master,
15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. thou hast well said.
What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? 40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.
16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is
give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they David’s son?
said, God forbid. 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The
17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
become the head of the corner? 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his
18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but son?
on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 45 ¶ Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his
19 ¶ And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour disciples,
sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for 46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long
they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest
20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold 47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make
of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
and authority of the governor.
21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou CHAPTER 21
sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the AND he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts
person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: into the treasury.
22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no? 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither
23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, two mites.
Why tempt ye me? 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor
24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath widow hath cast in more than they all:
it? They answered and said, Cæsar’s. 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the
25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the
things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things which be living that she had.
God’s. 5 ¶ And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned
26 And they could not take hold of his words before the with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come,
peace. in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another,
27 ¶ Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which that shall not be thrown down.
deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these
28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s things be? and what sign will there be when these things
brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that shall come to pass?
his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many
brother. shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time
29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
wife, and died without children. 9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not
30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the
31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven end is not by and by.
also: and they left no children, and died. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation,
32 Last of all the woman died also. and kingdom against kingdom:
33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and
for seven had her to wife. famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs
34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of shall there be from heaven.
this world marry, and are given in marriage: 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you,
35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and
world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my
nor are given in marriage: name’s sake.
36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony.
the angels; and are the children of God, being the children 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before
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what ye shall answer: CHAPTER 22

15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your NOW the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is
adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. called the Passover.
16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might
and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause kill him; for they feared the people.
to be put to death. 3 ¶ Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being
17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake. of the number of the twelve.
18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief
19 In your patience possess ye your souls. priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him
21 Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the mountains; unto them in the absence of the multitude.
and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let 7 ¶ Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the
not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. passover must be killed.
22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the
are written may be fulfilled. passover, that we may eat.
23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into
the land, and wrath upon this people. the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of
24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The
trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I
be fulfilled. shall eat the passover with my disciples?
25 ¶ And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished:
and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with there make ready.
perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and
26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after they made ready the passover.
those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the
of heaven shall be shaken. twelve apostles with him.
27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat
cloud with power and great glory. this passover with you before I suffer:
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until
up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
nigh. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take
29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and this, and divide it among yourselves:
all the trees; 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the
30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. 19 ¶ And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and
31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for
know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. you: this do in remembrance of me.
32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is
away, till all be fulfilled. the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall 21 ¶ But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with
not pass away. me on the table.
34 ¶ And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined:
hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. 23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of
35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the them it was that should do this thing.
face of the whole earth. 24 ¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of
36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be them should be accounted the greatest.
accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles
to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise
37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and authority upon them are called benefactors.
at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called 26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you,
the mount of Olives. let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that
38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in doth serve.
the temple, for to hear him. 27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that
serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you
as he that serveth.
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28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the
temptations. power of darkness.
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath 54 ¶ Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into
appointed unto me; the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.
30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the
and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among
31 ¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath them.
desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and
32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also
when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. with him.
33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
both into prison, and to death. 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou
34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou 59 And about the space of one hour after another
knowest me. confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was
35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, with him: for he is a Galilæan.
and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And
Nothing. immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter
let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto
sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the 63 ¶ And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote
transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. him.
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on
he said unto them, It is enough. the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that
39 ¶ And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the smote thee?
mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 65 And many other things blasphemously spake they
40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray against him.
that ye enter not into temptation. 66 ¶ And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him
and kneeled down, and prayed, into their council, saying,
42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from 67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I
me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. tell you, ye will not believe:
43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, 68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me
strengthening him. go.
44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of
sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the power of God.
the ground. 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And
45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for
46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
enter into temptation.
47 ¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he CHAPTER 23
that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, AND the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto
and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. Pilate.
48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this
man with a kiss? fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute
49 When they which were about him saw what would to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the
sword? Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.
50 ¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I
and cut off his right ear. find no fault in this man.
51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the
touched his ear, and healed him. people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of Galilee to this place.
the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man
come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? were a Galilæan.
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched 7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s
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jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at done in the dry?
Jerusalem at that time. 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him
8 ¶ And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for to be put to death.
he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called
heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one
miracle done by him. on the right hand, and the other on the left.
9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he 34 ¶ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know
answered him nothing. not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also
accused him. with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him
11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and
him again to Pilate. offering him vinegar,
12 ¶ And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends 37 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
together: for before they were at enmity between 38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters
themselves. of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF
13 ¶ And Pilate, when he had called together the chief THE JEWS.
priests and the rulers and the people, 39 ¶ And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed
14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not
examined him before you, have found no fault in this man thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of
15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
worthy of death is done unto him. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou
16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. comest into thy kingdom.
17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day
feast.) shalt thou be with me in paradise.
18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a
man, and release unto us Barabbas: darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple
murder, was cast into prison.) was rent in the midst.
20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to 46 ¶ And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said,
them. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having
21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. said thus, he gave up the ghost.
22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he
hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
therefore chastise him, and let him go. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight,
23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts,
might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief and returned.
priests prevailed. 49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed
24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
required. 50 ¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a
25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and counseller; and he was a good man, and a just:
murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of
delivered Jesus to their will. them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also
26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one himself waited for the kingdom of God.
Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him 52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of
they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. Jesus.
27 ¶ And there followed him a great company of people, 53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it
and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man
28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of before was laid.
Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and 54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew
for your children. on.
29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall 55 And the women also, which came with him from
say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how
and the paps which never gave suck. his body was laid.
30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments;
us; and to the hills, Cover us. and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be
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CHAPTER 24 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the

NOW upon the first day of the week, very early in the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but
morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices him they saw not.
which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to
2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. believe all that the prophets have spoken:
3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to
Jesus. enter into his glory?
4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he
thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things
garments: concerning himself.
5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went:
the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living and he made as though he would have gone further.
among the dead? 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is
6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to
you when he was yet in Galilee, tarry with them.
7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took
of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
8 And they remembered his words, 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he
9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things vanished out of their sight.
unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn
10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he
mother of James, and other women that were with them, opened to us the scriptures?
which told these things unto the apostles. 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to
11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and
believed them not. them that were with them,
12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to
stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by Simon.
themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and
which was come to pass. how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
13 ¶ And, behold, two of them went that same day to a 36 ¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the
village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
threescore furlongs. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that
14 And they talked together of all these things which had they had seen a spirit.
happened. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why
15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed do thoughts arise in your hearts?
together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle
with them. me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see
16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know me have.
him. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his
17 And he said unto them, What manner of hands and his feet.
communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered,
walk, and are sad? he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an
answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in honeycomb.
Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to 43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
pass there in these days? 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I
19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things
him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses,
mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might
to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. understand the scriptures,
21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it
redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third
since these things were done. day:
22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be
astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; preached in his name among all nations, beginning at
23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, Jerusalem.
that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he 48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
was alive. 49 ¶ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon
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you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
with power from on high. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem
50 ¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted with great joy:
up his hands, and blessed them. 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was blessing God. Amen.
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ST. JOHN.
CHAPTER 1 there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with 27 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me,
God, and the Word was God. whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
2 The same was in the beginning with God. 28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan,
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not where John was baptizing.
any thing made that was made. 29 ¶ The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness of the world.
comprehended it not. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which
6 ¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. is preferred before me: for he was before me.
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, 31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made
that all men through him might believe. manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that water.
Light. 32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon
cometh into the world. him.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with
and the world knew him not. water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his 34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
name: 35 ¶ Again the next day after John stood, and two of his
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the disciples;
flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, the Lamb of God!
(and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they
of the Father,) full of grace and truth. followed Jesus.
15 ¶ John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was 38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith
he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi,
before me: for he was before me. (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest
16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for thou?
grace. 39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was
came by Jesus Christ. about the tenth hour.
18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed
Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
him. 41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto
19 ¶ And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent him, We have found the Messias, which is, being
priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art interpreted, the Christ.
thou? 42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld
20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be
not the Christ. called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he 43 ¶ The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee,
saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
No. 44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and
22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may Peter.
give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of 45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have
thyself? found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets,
23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet 46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing
Esaias. come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
24 And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him,
25 And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that 48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me?
prophet? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called
26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
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49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art 21 But he spake of the temple of his body.
the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples
50 Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto remembered that he had said this unto them; and they
thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
see greater things than these. 23 ¶ Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the
51 And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the
Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God miracles which he did.
ascending and descending upon the Son of man. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he
knew all men,
CHAPTER 2 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he
AND the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; knew what was in man.
and the mother of Jesus was there:
2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the CHAPTER 3
marriage. THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a
3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith ruler of the Jews:
unto him, They have no wine. 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him,
4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for
mine hour is not yet come. no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God
5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith be with him.
unto you, do it. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say
6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the
manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three kingdom of God.
firkins apiece. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when
7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s
they filled them up to the brim. womb, and be born?
8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a
governor of the feast. And they bare it. man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into
9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was the kingdom of God.
made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is
which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast born of the Spirit is spirit.
called the bridegroom, 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the
forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and
which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, 9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these
and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on things be?
him. 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of
12 ¶ After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his Israel, and knowest not these things?
mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do
continued there not many days. know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our
13 ¶ And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went witness.
up to Jerusalem, 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how
14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that
15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in
drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the heaven.
oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew 14 ¶ And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,
the tables; even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but
hence; make not my Father’s house an house of have eternal life.
merchandise. 16 ¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not
zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. perish, but have everlasting life.
18 ¶ Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the
shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? world; but that the world through him might be saved.
19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, 18 ¶ He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that
and in three days I will raise it up. believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not
20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the
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world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that
their deeds were evil. thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the
cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. Samaritans.
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds 10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the
may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to
22 ¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have
land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. given thee living water.
23 ¶ And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to
because there was much water there: and they came, and draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast
were baptized. thou that living water?
24 For John was not yet cast into prison. 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the
25 ¶ Then there arose a question between some of John’s well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his
disciples and the Jews about purifying. cattle?
26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he 13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh
that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest of this water shall thirst again:
witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give
him. him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him
27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting
except it be given him from heaven. life.
28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the 15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I
Christ, but that I am sent before him. thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend 16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come
of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, hither.
rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my 17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus
joy therefore is fulfilled. said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now
31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh 19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a
from heaven is above all. prophet.
32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say,
no man receiveth his testimony. that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour
that God is true. cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at
34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: Jerusalem, worship the Father.
for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we
35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
his hand. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true
36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth:
that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
God abideth on him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship
him in spirit and in truth.
CHAPTER 4 25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh,
WHEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all
heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than things.
John, 26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) 27 ¶ And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that
3 He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee. he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest
4 And he must needs go through Samaria. thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?
5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called 28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way
Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his into the city, and saith to the men,
son Joseph. 29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I
6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being did: is not this the Christ?
wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
about the sixth hour. 31 ¶ In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying,
7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus Master, eat.
saith unto her, Give me to drink. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know
8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy not of.
meat.) 33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any
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man brought him ought to eat? which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five
34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him porches.
that sent me, and to finish his work. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind,
35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.
harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look 4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool,
on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the
36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of
unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that whatsoever disease he had.
reapeth may rejoice together. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity
37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another thirty and eight years.
reapeth. 6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now
38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be
other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours. made whole?
39 ¶ And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on 7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man,
him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but
me all that ever I did. while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they 8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up
there two days. his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.
41 And many more believed because of his own word; 10 ¶ The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is
42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.
of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know 11 He answered them, He that made me whole, the same
that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
43 ¶ Now after two days he departed thence, and went into 12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto
Galilee. thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?
44 For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour 13 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus
in his own country. had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.
45 Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilæans 14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto
received him, having seen all the things that he did at him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a
Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. worse thing come unto thee.
46 So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he 15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus,
made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, which had made him whole.
whose son was sick at Capernaum. 16 And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought
47 When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa into to slay him, because he had done these things on the
Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would sabbath day.
come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of 17 ¶ But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto,
death. and I work.
48 Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and 18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because
wonders, ye will not believe. he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God
49 The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my was his Father, making himself equal with God.
child die. 19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily,
50 Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what
the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth,
and he went his way. these also doeth the Son likewise.
51 And as he was now going down, his servants met him, 20 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all
and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater
52 Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to works than these, that ye may marvel.
amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh 21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth
hour the fever left him. them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.
53 So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the 22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all
which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself judgment unto the Son:
believed, and his whole house. 23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour
54 This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the
was come out of Judæa into Galilee. Father which hath sent him.
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word,
CHAPTER 5 and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and
AFTER this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death
up to Jerusalem. unto life.
2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, 25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and
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now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of 6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what
God: and they that hear shall live. he would do.
26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to 7 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread
the Son to have life in himself; is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a
27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, little.
because he is the Son of man. 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith
28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which unto him,
all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and
29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the 10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was
resurrection of damnation. much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number
30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and about five thousand.
my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but 11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given
the will of the Father which hath sent me. thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to
31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much
32 ¶ There is another that beareth witness of me; and I as they would.
know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. 12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather
33 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.
34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I 13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve
say, that ye might be saved. baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which
35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were remained over and above unto them that had eaten.
willing for a season to rejoice in his light. 14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that
36 ¶ But I have greater witness than that of John: for the Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should
works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same come into the world.
works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath 15 ¶ When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come
sent me. and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed
37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne again into a mountain himself alone.
witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, 16 And when even was now come, his disciples went down
nor seen his shape. unto the sea,
38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he 17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward
hath sent, him ye believe not. Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come
39 ¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have to them.
eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. 19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty
41 I receive not honour from men. furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing
42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
43 I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: 20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. 21 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and
44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God 22 ¶ The day following, when the people which stood on
only? the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat
45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered,
one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but
46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: that his disciples were gone away alone;
for he wrote of me. 23 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto
47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had
my words? given thanks:)
24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there,
CHAPTER 6 neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to
AFTER these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
which is the sea of Tiberias. 25 And when they had found him on the other side of the
2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
miracles which he did on them that were diseased. 26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto
3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but
his disciples. because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
4 And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that
5 ¶ When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of
company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father
we buy bread, that these may eat? sealed.
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28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink
might work the works of God? his blood, ye have no life in you.
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of 54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath
God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
30 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou 55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink
then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou indeed.
work? 56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth
31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, in me, and I in him.
He gave them bread from heaven to eat. 57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the
32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my 58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as
Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of
33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from this bread shall live for ever.
heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in
34 Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this Capernaum.
bread. 60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard
35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?
cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on 61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured
me shall never thirst. at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
36 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and 62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where
believe not. he was before?
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth
that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and
38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, they are life.
but the will of him that sent me. 64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus
39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of knew from the beginning who they were that believed not,
all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but and who should betray him.
should raise it up again at the last day. 65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can
40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have 66 ¶ From that time many of his disciples went back, and
everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. walked no more with him.
41 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
the bread which came down from heaven. 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall
42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the
came down from heaven? Son of the living God.
43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur 70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and
not among yourselves. one of you is a devil?
44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath 71 He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it
sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught
of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath CHAPTER 7
learned of the Father, cometh unto me. AFTER these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would
46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.
of God, he hath seen the Father. 2 Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand.
47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and
hath everlasting life. go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see the works
48 I am that bread of life. that thou doest.
49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are 4 For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he
dead. himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these
50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that things, shew thyself to the world.
a man may eat thereof, and not die. 5 For neither did his brethren believe in him.
51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if 6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but
any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the your time is alway ready.
bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the 7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I
life of the world. testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.
52 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, 8 Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast;
How can this man give us his flesh to eat? for my time is not yet full come.
53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto 9 When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in
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Galilee. thither ye cannot come.

10 ¶ But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also 35 Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he
up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed
11 Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
is he? 36 What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek
12 And there was much murmuring among the people me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye
concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others cannot come?
said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood
13 Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me,
Jews. and drink.
14 ¶ Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of
the temple, and taught. his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe
letters, having never learned? on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet
16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
but his that sent me. 40 ¶ Many of the people therefore, when they heard this
17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.
doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of 41 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall
myself. Christ come out of Galilee?
18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but 42 Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the
he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where
no unrighteousness is in him. David was?
19 Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you 43 So there was a division among the people because of
keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me? him.
20 The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who 44 And some of them would have taken him; but no man
goeth about to kill thee? laid hands on him.
21 Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one 45 ¶ Then came the officers to the chief priests and
work, and ye all marvel. Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not
22 Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not brought him?
because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the 46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
sabbath day circumcise a man. 47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also
23 If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that deceived?
the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, 48 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on
because I have made a man every whit whole on the him?
sabbath day? 49 But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge 50 Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by
righteous judgment. night, being one of them,)
25 Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, 51 Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and
whom they seek to kill? know what he doeth?
26 But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto 52 They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of
him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ? Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no
27 Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when prophet.
Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. 53 And every man went unto his own house.
28 Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye
both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not CHAPTER 8
come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know JESUS went unto the mount of Olives.
not. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple,
29 But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me. and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and
30 Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on taught them.
him, because his hour was not yet come. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman
31 And many of the people believed on him, and said, taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in
which this man hath done? adultery, in the very act.
32 ¶ The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such 5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should
things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief be stoned: but what sayest thou?
priests sent officers to take him. 6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to
33 Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger
you, and then I go unto him that sent me. wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
34 Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, 7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself,
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and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make
him first cast a stone at her. you free.
8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. 33 ¶ They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were
9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be
conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, made free?
even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you,
standing in the midst. Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the
woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine Son abideth ever.
accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, indeed.
Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 37 I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill
12 ¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the me, because my word hath no place in you.
light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in 38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do
darkness, but shall have the light of life. that which ye have seen with your father.
13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest 39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our
record of thyself; thy record is not true. father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s
14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I 40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the
came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.
and whither I go. 41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him,
15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even
16 And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not God.
alone, but I and the Father that sent me. 42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would
17 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither
men is true. came I of myself, but he sent me.
18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that 43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye
sent me beareth witness of me. cannot hear my word.
19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus 44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your
answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning,
known me, ye should have known my Father also. and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him.
20 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a
the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was liar, and the father of it.
not yet come. 45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye 46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the
shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye truth, why do ye not believe me?
cannot come. 47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear
22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he them not, because ye are not of God.
saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. 48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not
23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my
24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: Father, and ye do dishonour me.
for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. 50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh
25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith and judgeth.
unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying,
beginning. he shall never see death.
26 I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he 52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou
that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou
which I have heard of him. sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of
27 They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. death.
28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the 53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is
Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou
nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak thyself?
these things. 54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is
29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say,
me alone; for I do always those things that please him. that he is your God:
30 As he spake these words, many believed on him. 55 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you:
ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; but I know him, and keep his saying.
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56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw 20 His parents answered them and said, We know that this
it, and was glad. is our son, and that he was born blind:
57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years 21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who
old, and hast thou seen Abraham? hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him:
58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, he shall speak for himself.
Before Abraham was, I am. 22 These words spake his parents, because they feared the
59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did
himself, and went out of the temple, going through the confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the
midst of them, and so passed by. synagogue.
23 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
CHAPTER 9 24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said
AND as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a
from his birth. sinner.
2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, 25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I
this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his I see.
parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest 26 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how
in him. opened he thine eyes?
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is 27 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did
day: the night cometh, when no man can work. not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be
5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. his disciples?
6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and 28 Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple;
made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the but we are Moses’ disciples.
blind man with the clay, 29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow,
7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, we know not from whence he is.
(which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way 30 The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a
therefore, and washed, and came seeing. marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and
8 ¶ The neighbours therefore, and they which before had yet he hath opened mine eyes.
seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any
begged? man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he
9 Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he heareth.
said, I am he. 32 Since the world began was it not heard that any man
10 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened the eyes of one that was born blind.
opened? 33 If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.
11 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made 34 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether
clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.
pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I 35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had
received sight. found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son
12 Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know of God?
not. 36 He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might
13 ¶ They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was believe on him?
blind. 37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and
14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, it is he that talketh with thee.
and opened his eyes. 38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had 39 ¶ And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this
received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon world, that they which see not might see; and that they
mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. which see might be made blind.
16 Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of 40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard
God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?
How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there 41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have
was a division among them. no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin
17 They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of remaineth.
him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a
prophet. CHAPTER 10
18 But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had VERILY, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the
been blind, and received his sight, until they called the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way,
parents of him that had received his sight. the same is a thief and a robber.
19 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the
say was born blind? how then doth he now see? sheep.
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3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and
and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
out. 30 I and my Father are one.
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed
5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone
him: for they know not the voice of strangers. me?
6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we
not what things they were which he spake unto them. stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou,
7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto being a man, makest thyself God.
you, I am the door of the sheep. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said,
8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but Ye are gods?
the sheep did not hear them. 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God
9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the
destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they Son of God?
might have it more abundantly. 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his 38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works:
life for the sheep. that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and
12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose I in him.
own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth 39 Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped
the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and out of their hand,
scattereth the sheep. 40 And went away again beyond Jordan into the place
13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
not for the sheep. 41 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were
known of mine. true.
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: 42 And many believed on him there.
and I lay down my life for the sheep.
16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them CHAPTER 11
also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there NOW a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany,
shall be one fold, and one shepherd. the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment,
my life, that I might take it again. and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was
18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I sick.)
have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold,
again. This commandment have I received of my Father. he whom thou lovest is sick.
19 ¶ There was a division therefore again among the Jews 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto
for these sayings. death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might
20 And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; be glorified thereby.
why hear ye him? 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
21 Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a 6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode
devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? two days still in the same place where he was.
22 ¶ And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and 7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into
it was winter. Judæa again.
23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late
24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, 9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If
tell us plainly. any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he
25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the seeth the light of this world.
works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of 10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because
me. there is no light in him.
26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I 11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them,
said unto you. Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they out of sleep.
follow me: 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never well.
perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that
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he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said,
14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of
intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe
16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his that thou hast sent me.
fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud
17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the voice, Lazarus, come forth.
grave four days already. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot
18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a
furlongs off: napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had
comfort them concerning their brother. seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was 46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and
coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. told them what things Jesus had done.
21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been 47 ¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a
here, my brother had not died. council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of miracles.
God, God will give it thee. 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him:
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. and the Romans shall come and take away both our place
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in and nation.
the resurrection at the last day. 49 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest
25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man
26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish
die. Believest thou this? not.
27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the 51 And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest
Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that
28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called nation;
Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and 52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should
calleth for thee. gather together in one the children of God that were
29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came scattered abroad.
unto him. 53 Then from that day forth they took counsel together for
30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in to put him to death.
that place where Martha met him. 54 Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews;
31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into
comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his
hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto disciples.
the grave to weep there. 55 ¶ And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many
32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the
him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if passover, to purify themselves.
thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among
33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that
also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, he will not come to the feast?
and was troubled, 57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a
34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he
Lord, come and see. should shew it, that they might take him.
35 Jesus wept.
36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! CHAPTER 12
37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which THEN Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany,
opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised
man should not have died? from the dead.
38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but
grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of 3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very
him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet
stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the
40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou ointment.
wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s
41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the son, which should betray him,
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5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, again.
and given to the poor? 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said
6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of
therein. me, but for your sakes.
7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince
burying hath she kept this. of this world be cast out.
8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men
always. unto me.
9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was 33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they 34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law
might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son
10 ¶ But the chief priests consulted that they might put of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
Lazarus also to death; 35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light
11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come
away, and believed on Jesus. upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not
12 ¶ On the next day much people that were come to the whither he goeth.
feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be
13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and
him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that departed, and did hide himself from them.
cometh in the name of the Lord. 37 ¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them,
14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; yet they believed not on him:
as it is written, 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled,
15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to
sitting on an ass’s colt. whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias
when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these said again,
things were written of him, and that they had done these 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that
things unto him. they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with
17 The people therefore that was with him when he called their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare 41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and
record. spake of him.
18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they 42 ¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many
heard that he had done this miracle. believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not
19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of
gone after him. God.
20 ¶ And there were certain Greeks among them that came 44 ¶ Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth
up to worship at the feast: not on me, but on him that sent me.
21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of 45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we 46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever
would see Jesus. believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew 47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge
and Philip tell Jesus. him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the
23 ¶ And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, world.
that the Son of man should be glorified. 48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same
fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it shall judge him in the last day.
bringeth forth much fruit. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which
25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say,
life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. and what I should speak.
26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting:
there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto
will my Father honour. me, so I speak.
27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father,
save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this CHAPTER 13
hour. NOW before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew
28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from that his hour was come that he should depart out of this
heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in
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the world, he loved them unto the end. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said
2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him; 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake
3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his this unto him.
hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag,
4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have
took a towel, and girded himself. need of against the feast; or, that he should give something
5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to to the poor.
wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel 30 He then having received the sop went immediately out:
wherewith he was girded. and it was night.
6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, 31 ¶ Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is
Lord, dost thou wash my feet? the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in
knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall
Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye
with me. cannot come; so now I say to you.
9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one
also my hands and my head. another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye
wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but have love one to another.
not all. 36 ¶ Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou?
11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me
Ye are not all clean. now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his 37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee
garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
Know ye what I have done to you? 38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my
13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not
am. crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet;
ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. CHAPTER 14
15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I LET not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe
have done to you. also in me.
16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not
than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
him. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may
18 ¶ I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but be also.
that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
me hath lifted up his heel against me. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou
19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to goest; and how can we know the way?
pass, ye may believe that I am he. 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father
receiveth him that sent me. also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it
testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of sufficeth us.
you shall betray me. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you,
22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen
whom he spake. me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us
23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his the Father?
disciples, whom Jesus loved. 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father
24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of
ask who it should be of whom he spake. myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the
25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who works.
is it? 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me:
26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, or else believe me for the very works’ sake.
when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me,
gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than
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these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. without me ye can do nothing.

13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and
that the Father may be glorified in the Son. is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. fire, and they are burned.
15 ¶ If ye love me, keep my commandments. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, shall ye be my disciples.
because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you:
him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. continue ye in my love.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my
19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and
ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. abide in his love.
20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might
in me, and I in you. remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I
is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of have loved you.
my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down
him. his life for his friends.
22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you
will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have
will come unto him, and make our abode with him. made known unto you.
24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and
word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and
me. that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask
25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
with you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another.
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it
Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, hated you.
and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own:
have said unto you. but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is
troubled, neither let it be afraid. not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they
28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they
again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I will keep yours also.
said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s
29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, sake, because they know not him that sent me.
when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not
30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.
this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and 24 If I had not done among them the works which none
as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both
let us go hence. seen and hated both me and my Father.
25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled
CHAPTER 15 that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
I AM the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto
2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which
and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
may bring forth more fruit. 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been
3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken with me from the beginning.
unto you.
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit CHAPTER 16
of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except THESE things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not
ye abide in me. be offended.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time
and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth
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God service. proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto
not known the Father, nor me. you, that I will pray the Father for you:
4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have
come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was 28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the
with you. world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of 29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou
you asketh me, Whither goest thou? plainly, and speakest no proverb.
6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow 30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and
hath filled your heart. needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you believe that thou camest forth from God.
that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not 31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me
and of righteousness, and of judgment: alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with
9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; me.
10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye
me no more; might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but
11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot
bear them now. CHAPTER 17
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will THESE words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven,
guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy
but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he Son also may glorify thee:
will shew you things to come. 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
shall shew it unto you. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only
15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work
16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little which thou gavest me to do.
while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self
17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not 6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou
see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou
Because I go to the Father? gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.
18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little 7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou
while? we cannot tell what he saith. hast given me are of thee.
19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest
said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I me; and they have received them, and have known surely
said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou
little while, and ye shall see me? didst send me.
20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and 9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them
lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am
21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because glorified in them.
her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the 11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the
child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine
man is born into the world. own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may
22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you be one, as we are.
again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy
taketh from you. name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of
23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture
say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my might be fulfilled.
name, he will give it you. 13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the
24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
shall receive, that your joy may be full. 14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated
25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of
time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in the world.
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15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, 13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in
but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.
16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews,
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. that it was expedient that one man should die for the
18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also people.
sent them into the world. 15 ¶ And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another
19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and
might be sanctified through the truth. went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.
20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that
shall believe on me through their word; other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and
21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.
I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world 17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art
may believe that thou hast sent me. not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am
22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; not.
that they may be one, even as we are one: 18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made
23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed
in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed
and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. himself.
24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, 19 ¶ The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and
be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, of his doctrine.
which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the 20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever
foundation of the world. taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the
25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent 21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I
me. have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will 22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which
declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying,
be in them, and I in them. Answerest thou the high priest so?
23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness
CHAPTER 18 of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
WHEN Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with 24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high
his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, priest.
into the which he entered, and his disciples. 25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said
2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples?
Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. He denied it, and said, I am not.
3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers 26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman
from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the
lanterns and torches and weapons. garden with him?
4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon 27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 28 ¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of
5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not
them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that
with them. they might eat the passover.
6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went 29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What
backward, and fell to the ground. accusation bring ye against this man?
7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they 30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a
said, Jesus of Nazareth. malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore 31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him
ye seek me, let these go their way: according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It
9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of is not lawful for us to put any man to death:
them which thou gavest me have I lost none. 32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he
10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the spake, signifying what death he should die.
high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s 33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and
name was Malchus. called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the
11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the Jews?
sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not 34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or
drink it? did others tell it thee of me?
12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the
took Jesus, and bound him, chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou
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done? Cæsar.
36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be
kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called
kingdom not from hence. the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew
37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Golgotha:
Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on
was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I either side one, and Jesus in the midst.
should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the 19 ¶ And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And
truth heareth my voice. the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF
38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had THE JEWS.
said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto 20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place
them, I find in him no fault at all. where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was
39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.
at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the 21 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write
King of the Jews? not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the
40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Jews.
Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. 22 Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.
23 ¶ Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took
CHAPTER 19 his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part;
THEN Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven
2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on from the top throughout.
his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend
3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture
with their hands. might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment
4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These
Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I things therefore the soldiers did.
find no fault in him. 25 ¶ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and
5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary
the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the Magdalene.
man! 26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple
6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother,
they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith Woman, behold thy son!
unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault 27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And
in him. from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law 28 ¶ After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now
he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I
8 ¶ When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the thirst.
more afraid; 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they
9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and
Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. put it to his mouth.
10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said,
knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the
have power to release thee? ghost.
11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all 31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that
against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath
he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate
12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but that their legs might be broken, and that they might be
the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art taken away.
not Cæsar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king 32 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first,
speaketh against Cæsar. and of the other which was crucified with him.
13 ¶ When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought 33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead
Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place already, they brake not his legs:
that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and
14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the forthwith came there out blood and water.
sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 35 And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true:
15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.
crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your 36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be
King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.
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37 And again another scripture saith, They shall look on 17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet
him whom they pierced. ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto
38 ¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my
Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that God, and your God.
he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she
leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto
39 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came her.
to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, 19 ¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of
about an hundred pound weight. the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples
40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood
clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
bury. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his
41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they
garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was saw the Lord.
never man yet laid. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my
42 There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and
saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
CHAPTER 20 23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them;
THE first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the 24 ¶ But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was
stone taken away from the sepulchre. not with them when Jesus came.
2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have
other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in
They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the
we know not where they have laid him. print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not
3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and believe.
came to the sepulchre. 26 ¶ And after eight days again his disciples were within,
4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being
outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and
clothes lying; yet went he not in. behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it
6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and
7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with my God.
the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen
8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen,
the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. and yet have believed.
9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise 30 ¶ And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence
again from the dead. of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is
home. the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might
11 ¶ But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and have life through his name.
as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the
sepulchre, CHAPTER 21
12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the AFTER these things Jesus shewed himself again to the
head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he
lain. himself.
13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called
saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of
and I know not where they have laid him. Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto
and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered
15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the
unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. 5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat?
16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith They answered him, No.
unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. 6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of
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the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas,
they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him
7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him,
Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love
was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young,
8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest:
were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy
dragging the net with fishes. hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither
9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of thou wouldest not.
coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should
10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto
now caught. him, Follow me.
11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus
great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper,
were so many, yet was not the net broken. and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this
disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was man do?
the Lord. 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come,
13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
and fish likewise. 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that
14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He
his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is
15 ¶ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, that to thee?
Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He 24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and
saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did,
16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose
Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou that even the world itself could not contain the books that
knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. should be written. Amen.