Chapter 2

Verse 1

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

Verse 2

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

Verse 3

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

Verse 4

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

Verse 5

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

Verse 6

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Verse 7

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Verse 8

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Verse 9

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Verse 10

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Verse 11

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Verse 12

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Verse 13

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Verse 14

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Verse 15

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

Verse 16

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Verse 17

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Verse 18

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

Verse 19

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

Verse 20

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Verse 21

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Verse 22

And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

Verse 23

(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

Verse 24

And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

Verse 25

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Verse 26

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Verse 27

And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

Verse 28

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Verse 29

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

Verse 30

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Verse 31

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

Verse 32

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

Verse 33

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

Verse 34

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

Verse 35

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

Verse 36

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

Verse 37

And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

Verse 38

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Verse 39

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Verse 40

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Verse 41

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

Verse 42

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Verse 43

And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

Verse 44

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

Verse 45

And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

Verse 46

And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

Verse 47

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

Verse 48

And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

Verse 49

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

Verse 50

And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

Verse 51

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Verse 52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Chapter 3

Verse 1

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

Verse 2

Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

Verse 3

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

Verse 4

As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Verse 5

Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

Verse 6

And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Verse 7

Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Verse 8

Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Verse 9

And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Verse 10

And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?

Verse 11

He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

Verse 12

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

Verse 13

And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

Verse 14

And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

Verse 15

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;

Verse 16

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

Verse 17

Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.

Verse 18

And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.

Verse 19

But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,

Verse 20

Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

Verse 21

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

Verse 22

And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

Verse 23

And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,

Verse 24

Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,

Verse 25

Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge,

Verse 26

Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,

Verse 27

Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,

Verse 28

Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,

Verse 29

Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi,

Verse 30

Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,

Verse 31

Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,

Verse 32

Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

Verse 33

Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,

Verse 34

Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,

Verse 35

Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

Verse 36

Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,

Verse 37

Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,

Verse 38Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.

Chapter 4

Verse 1

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

Verse 2

Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

Verse 3

And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

Verse 4

And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

Verse 5

And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Verse 6

And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

Verse 7

If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.

Verse 8

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Verse 9

And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

Verse 10

For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:

Verse 11

And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Verse 12

And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Verse 13

And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

Verse 14

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

Verse 15

And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

Verse 16

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

Verse 17

And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

Verse 18

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Verse 19

To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

Verse 20

And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

Verse 21

And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

Verse 22

And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?

Verse 23

And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

Verse 24

And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

Verse 25

But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;

Verse 26

But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

Verse 27

And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

Verse 28

And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

Verse 29

And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

Verse 30

But he passing through the midst of them went his way,

Verse 31

And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

Verse 32

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

Verse 33

And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

Verse 34

Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.

Verse 35

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

Verse 36

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Verse 37

And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

Verse 38

And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

Verse 39

And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

Verse 40

Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

Verse 41

And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

Verse 42

And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.

Verse 43

And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

Verse 44

And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

Chapter 5

Verse 1

And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,

Verse 2

And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Verse 3

And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

Verse 4

Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

Verse 5

And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

Verse 6

And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.

Verse 7

And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

Verse 8

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

Verse 9

For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:

Verse 10

And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

Verse 11

And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

Verse 12

And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Verse 13

And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

Verse 14

And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Verse 15

But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

Verse 16

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

Verse 17

And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

Verse 18

And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

Verse 19

And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.

Verse 20

And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

Verse 21

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

Verse 22

But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

Verse 23

Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?

Verse 24

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.

Verse 25

And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

Verse 26

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

Verse 27

And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

Verse 28

And he left all, rose up, and followed him.

Verse 29

And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.

Verse 30

But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?

Verse 31

And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician;  but they that are sick.

Verse 32

I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Verse 33

And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

Verse 34

And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

Verse 35

But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Verse 36

And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.

Verse 37

And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.

Verse 38

But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.

Verse 39

No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.

Chapter 6

Verse 1

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

Verse 2

And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

Verse 3

And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;

Verse 4

How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?

Verse 5

And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Verse 6

And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.

Verse 7

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

Verse 8

But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

Verse 9

Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? To save life, or to destroy it?

Verse 10

And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

Verse 11

And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

Verse 12

And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

Verse 13

And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

Verse 14

Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

Verse 15

Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,

Verse 16

And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

Verse 17

And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

Verse 18

And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

Verse 19

And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

Verse 20

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Verse 21

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

Verse 22

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

Verse 23

Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

Verse 24

But woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation.

Verse 25

Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

Verse 26

Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

Verse 27

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to  them which hate you,

Verse 28

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Verse 29

And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.

Verse 30

Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

Verse 31

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Verse 32

For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

Verse 33

And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

Verse 34

And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? For sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

Verse 35

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Verse 36

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Verse 37

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Verse 38

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Verse 39

And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

Verse 40

The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

Verse 41

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceives not the beam that is in thine own eye?

Verse 42

Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.

Verse 43

For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Verse 44

For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

Verse 45

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Verse 46

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

Verse 47

Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

Verse 48

He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

Verse 49

But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

Chapter 7

Verse 1

Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

Verse 2

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

Verse 3

And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Verse 4

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

Verse 5

For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

Verse 6

Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself:for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

Verse 7

Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

Verse 8

For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Verse 9

When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Verse 10

And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

Verse 11

And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

Verse 12

Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

Verse 13

And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

Verse 14

And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

Verse 15

And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

Verse 16

And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

Verse 17

And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

Verse 18

And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

Verse 19

And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Verse 20

When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Verse 21

And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

Verse 22

Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

Verse 23

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Verse 24

And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Verse 25

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

Verse 26

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Verse 27

This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Verse 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 that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

Verse 29

And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Verse 30

But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

Verse 31

And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Verse 32

They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

Verse 33

For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.

Verse 34

The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

Verse 35

But wisdom is justified of all her children.

Verse 36

And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

Verse 37

And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

Verse 38

And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

Verse 39

Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

Verse 40

And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

Verse 41

There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

Verse 42

And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

Verse 43

Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

Verse 44

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

Verse 45

Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

Verse 46

My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

Verse 47

Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

Verse 48

And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

Verse 49

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

Verse 50

And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

Chapter 8

Verse 1

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,

Verse 2

And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

Verse 3

And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

Verse 4

And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:

Verse 5

A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.

Verse 6

And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

Verse 7

And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

Verse 8

And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Verse 9

And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

Verse 10

And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

Verse 11

Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

Verse 12

Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

Verse 13

They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

Verse 14

And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

Verse 15

But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Verse 16

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

Verse 17

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

Verse 18

Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

Verse 19

Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

Verse 20

And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

Verse 21

And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

Verse 22

Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.

Verse 23

But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

Verse 24

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

Verse 25

And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

Verse 26

And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.

Verse 27

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

Verse 28

When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

Verse 29

(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil  into the wilderness.)

Verse 30

And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.

Verse 31

And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.

Verse 32

And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.

Verse 33

Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

Verse 34

When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.

Verse 35

Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Verse 36

They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.

Verse 37

Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

Verse 38

Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Verse 39

Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

Verse 40

And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

Verse 41

And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:

Verse 42

For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

Verse 43

And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,

Verse 44

Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.

Verse 45

And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

Verse 46

And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.

Verse 47

And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

Verse 48

And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

Verse 49

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

Verse 50

But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

Verse 51

And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.

Verse 52

And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

Verse 53

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Verse 54

And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

Verse 55

And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.

Verse 56

And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

Chapter 9

Verse 1

Then he called his twelve' disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

Verse 2

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Verse 3

And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

Verse 4

And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

Verse 5

And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Verse 6

And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

Verse 7

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

Verse 8

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

Verse 9

And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

Verse 10

And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

Verse 11

And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

Verse 12

And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.

Verse 13

But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.

Verse 14

For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

Verse 15

And they did so, and made them all sit down.

Verse 16

Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

Verse 17

And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

Verse 18

And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

Verse 19

They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

Verse 20

He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

Verse 21

And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;

Verse 22

Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

Verse 23

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Verse 24

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

Verse 25

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

Verse 26

For whosoever shall be Ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.

Verse 27

But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

Verse 28

And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

Verse 29

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

Verse 30

And, behold, there talked  with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

Verse 31

Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

Verse 32

But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

Verse 33

And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter Said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

Verse 34

While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

Verse 35

And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Verse 36

And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

Verse 37

And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

Verse 38

And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.

Verse 39

And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.

Verse 40

And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

Verse 41

And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.

Verse 42

And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

Verse 43

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Verse 44

Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

Verse 45

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

Verse 46

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

Verse 47

And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

Verse 48

And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

Verse 49

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

Verse 50

And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.

Verse 51

And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

Verse 52

And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

Verse 53

And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

Verse 54

And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

Verse 55

But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

Verse 56

For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

Verse 57

And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

Verse 58

And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Verse 59

And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

Verse 60

Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

Verse 61

And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

Verse 62And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Chapter 10

Verse 1

After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.

Verse 2

Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

Verse 3

Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

Verse 4

Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

Verse 5

And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Verse 6

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

Verse 7

And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Verse 8

And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

Verse 9

And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Verse 10

But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

Verse 11

Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Verse 12

But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

Verse 13

Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

Verse 14

But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.

Verse 15

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.

Verse 16

He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.

Verse 17

And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

Verse 18

And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

Verse 19

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Verse 20

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Verse 21

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Verse 22

All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

Verse 23

And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:

Verse 24

For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

Verse 25

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Verse 26

He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?

Verse 27

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Verse 28

And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

Verse 29

But he, willing to Justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

Verse 30

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him,and departed, leaving him half dead.

Verse 31

And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Verse 32

And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

Verse 33

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

Verse 34

And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Verse 35

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

Verse 36

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

Verse 37

And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

Verse 38

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

Verse 39

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

Verse 40

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

Verse 41

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Verse 42

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Chapter 11

Verse 1

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

Verse 2

And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

Verse 3

Give us day by day our daily bread.

Verse 4

And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Verse 5

And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;

Verse 6

For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?

Verse 7

And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.

Verse 8

I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

Verse 9

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Verse 10

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Verse 11

If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?

Verse 12

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

Verse 13

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give theHoly Spirit to them that ask him?

Verse 14

And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

Verse 15

But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.

Verse 16

And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

Verse 17

But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.

Verse 18

If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? Because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

Verse 19

And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore shall they be your judges.

Verse 20

But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

Verse 21

When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

Verse 22

But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

Verse 23

He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

Verse 24

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.

Verse 25

And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.

Verse 26

Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

Verse 27

And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

Verse 28

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

Verse 29

And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

Verse 30

For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.

Verse 31

The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

Verse 32

The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

Verse 33

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

Verse 34

The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.

Verse 35

Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

Verse 36

If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.

Verse 37

And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.

Verse 38

And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

Verse 39

And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the  platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

Verse 40

Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

Verse 41

But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.

Verse 42

But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Verse 43

Woe unto you, Pharisees! For ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.

Verse 44

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.

Verse 45

Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.

Verse 46

And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

Verse 47

Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.

Verse 48

Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.

Verse 49

Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:

Verse 50

That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;

Verse 51

From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.

Verse 52

Woe unto you, lawyers! For ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.

Verse 53

And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:

Verse 54

Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

Chapter 12

Verse 1

In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

Verse 2

For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

Verse 3

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

Verse 4

And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

Verse 5

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

Verse 6

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

Verse 7

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Verse 8

Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

Verse 9

But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.

Verse 10

And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

Verse 11

And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

Verse 12

For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

Verse 13

And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

Verse 14

And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

Verse 15

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for aman's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Verse 16

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

Verse 17

And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

Verse 18

And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

Verse 19

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

Verse 20

But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

Verse 21

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

Verse 22

And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Verse 23

The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

Verse 24

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Verse 25

And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?

Verse 26

If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?

Verse 27

Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Verse 28

If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

Verse 29

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

Verse 30

For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

Verse 31

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Verse 32

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Verse 33

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Verse 34

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Verse 35

Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

Verse 36

And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

Verse 37

Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

Verse 38

And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

Verse 39

And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

Verse 40

Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

Verse 41

Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?

Verse 42

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

Verse 43

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

Verse 44

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

Verse 45

But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;

Verse 46

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

Verse 47

And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

Verse 48

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Verse 49

I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

Verse 50

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Verse 51

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Verse 52

For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

Verse 53

The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Verse 54

And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

Verse 55

And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.

Verse 56

Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

Verse 57

Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

Verse 58

When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

Verse 59

I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

Chapter 13

Verse 1

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

Verse 2

And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?

Verse 3

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Verse 4

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

Verse 5

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Verse 6

He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

Verse 7

Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?

Verse 8

And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

Verse 9

And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

Verse 10

And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

Verse 11

And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

Verse 12

And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

Verse 13

And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

Verse 14

And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

Verse 15

The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

Verse 16

And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

Verse 17

And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Verse 18

Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

Verse 19

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.

Verse 20

And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

Verse 21

It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

Verse 22

And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

Verse 23

Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

Verse 24

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Verse 25

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

Verse 26

Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

Verse 27

But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

Verse 28

There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

Verse 29

And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

Verse 30

And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

Verse 31

The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

Verse 32

And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

Verse 33

Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a  prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

Verse 34

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

Verse 35

Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Chapter 14

Verse 1

And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.

Verse 2

And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.

Verse 3

And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

Verse 4

And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;

Verse 5

And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?

Verse 6

And they could not answer him again to these things.

Verse 7

And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.

Verse 8

When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

Verse 9

And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

Verse 10

But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

Verse 11

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Verse 12

Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.

Verse 13

But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

Verse 14

And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

Verse 15

And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

Verse 16

Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

Verse 17

And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.

Verse 18

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

Verse 19

And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

Verse 20

And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

Verse 21

So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.

Verse 22

And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.

Verse 23

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

Verse 24

For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.

Verse 25

And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

Verse 26

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Verse 27

And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

Verse 28

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

Verse 29

Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

Verse 30

Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

Verse 31

Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

Verse 32

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

Verse 33

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

Verse 34

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

Verse 35

It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Chapter 15

Verse 1

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

Verse 2

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

Verse 3

And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

Verse 4

What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

Verse 5

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Verse 6

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

Verse 7

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Verse 8

Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

Verse 9

And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

Verse 10

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Verse 11

And he said, A certain man had two sons:

Verse 12

And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

Verse 13

And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

Verse 14

And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

Verse 15

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

Verse 16

And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

Verse 17

And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

Verse 18

I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

Verse 19

And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

Verse 20

And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

Verse 21

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Verse 22

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

Verse 23

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

Verse 24

For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

Verse 25

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

Verse 26

And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

Verse 27

And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

Verse 28

And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

Verse 29

And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

Verse 30

But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

Verse 31

And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.

Verse 32

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

Chapter 16

Verse 1

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

Verse 2

And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

Verse 3

Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? For my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

Verse 4

I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

Verse 5

So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?

Verse 6

And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.

Verse 7

Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.

Verse 8

And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

Verse 9

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

Verse 10

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Verse 11

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

Verse 12

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?

Verse 13

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Verse 14

And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.

Verse 15

And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Verse 16

The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

Verse 17

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

Verse 18

Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.

Verse 19

There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

Verse 20

And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

Verse 21

And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

Verse 22

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

Verse 23

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

Verse 24

And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

Verse 25

But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

Verse 26

And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

Verse 27

Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:

Verse 28

For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.

Verse 29

Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

Verse 30

And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.

Verse 31

And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Chapter 17

Verse 1

Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!

Verse 2

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

Verse 3

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

Verse 4

And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

Verse 5

And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

Verse 6

And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

Verse 7

But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

Verse 8

And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?

Verse 9

Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

Verse 10

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Verse 11

And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

Verse 12

And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

Verse 13

And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

Verse 14

And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Verse 15

And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

Verse 16

And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

Verse 17

And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?

Verse 18

There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

Verse 19

And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Verse 20

And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

Verse 21

Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Verse 22

And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.

Verse 23

And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.

Verse 24

For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

Verse 25

But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.

Verse 26

And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

Verse 27

They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

Verse 28

Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

Verse 29

But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Verse 30

Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

Verse 31

In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

Verse 32

Remember Lot's wife.

Verse 33

Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

Verse 34

I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

Verse 35

Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Verse 36

Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Verse 37

And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

Chapter 18

Verse 1

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Verse 2

Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

Verse 3

And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

Verse 4

And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

Verse 5

Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

Verse 6

And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

Verse 7

And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

Verse 8

I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

Verse 9

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Verse 10

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

Verse 11

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Verse 12

I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

Verse 13

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

Verse 14

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Verse 15

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

Verse 16

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Verse 17

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

Verse 18

And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Verse 19

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

Verse 20

Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

Verse 21

And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

Verse 22

Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Verse 23

And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

Verse 24

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

Verse 25

For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Verse 26

And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

Verse 27

And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

Verse 28

Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.

Verse 29

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,

Verse 30

Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

Verse 31

Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.

Verse 32

For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

Verse 33

And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.

Verse 34

And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

Verse 35

And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

Verse 36

And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

Verse 37

And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

Verse 38

And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Verse 39

And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Verse 40

And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

Verse 41

Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.

Verse 42

And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

Verse 43

And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

Chapter 19

Verse 1

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

Verse 2

And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

Verse 3

And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

Verse 4

And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

Verse 5

And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

Verse 6

And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

Verse 7

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

Verse 8

And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

Verse 9

And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

Verse 10

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Verse 11

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

Verse 12

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

Verse 13

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

Verse 14

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

Verse 15

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

Verse 16

Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

Verse 17

And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

Verse 18

And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

Verse 19

And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

Verse 20

And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

Verse 21

For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

Verse 22

And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

Verse 23

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

Verse 24

And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.

Verse 25

(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

Verse 26

For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

Verse 27

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.

Verse 28

And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.

Verse 29

And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Verse 30

Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

Verse 31

And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? Thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

Verse 32

And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

Verse 33

And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

Verse 34

And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

Verse 35

And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

Verse 36

And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

Verse 37

And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

Verse 38

Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Verse 39

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

Verse 40

And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

Verse 41

And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

Verse 42

Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

Verse 43

For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

Verse 44

And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.

Verse 45

And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

Verse 46

Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Verse 47

And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,

Verse 48

And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

Chapter 20

Verse 1

And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

Verse 2

And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he thatgave thee this authority?

Verse 3

And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

Verse 4

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?

Verse 5

And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?

Verse 6

But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

Verse 7

And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.

Verse 8

And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

Verse 9

Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

Verse 10

And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.

Verse 11

And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.

Verse 12

And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.

Verse 13

Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.

Verse 14

But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.

Verse 15

So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?

Verse 16

He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.

Verse 17

And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

Verse 18

Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

Verse 19

And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

Verse 20

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

Verse 21

And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

Verse 22

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

Verse 23

But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

Verse 24

Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.

Verse 25

And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.

Verse 26

And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

Verse 27

Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

Verse 28

Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

Verse 29

There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.

Verse 30

And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.

Verse 31

And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.

Verse 32

Last of all the woman died also.

Verse 33

Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.

Verse 34

And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:

Verse 35

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Verse 36

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Verse 37

Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

Verse 38

For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.

Verse 39

Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.

Verse 40

And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.

Verse 41

And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?

Verse 42

And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Verse 43

Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Verse 44

David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?

Verse 45

Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,

Verse 46

Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

Verse 47

Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

Chapter 21

Verse 1

And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

Verse 2

And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

Verse 3

And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

Verse 4

For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

Verse 5

And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

Verse 6

As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Verse 7

And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

Verse 8

And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

Verse 9

But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

Verse 10

Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:

Verse 11

And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

Verse 12

But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.

Verse 13

And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

Verse 14

Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

Verse 15

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not  be able to gainsay nor resist.

Verse 16

And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

Verse 17

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

Verse 18

But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

Verse 19

In your patience possess ye your souls.

Verse 20

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

Verse 21

Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.

Verse 22

For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Verse 23

But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! For there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

Verse 24

And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

Verse 25

And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

Verse 26

Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Verse 27

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Verse 28

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Verse 29

And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

Verse 30

When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

Verse 31

So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

Verse 32

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

Verse 33

Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Verse 34

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Verse 35

For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

Verse 36

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Verse 37

And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

Verse 38

And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

Chapter 22

Verse 1

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

Verse 2

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

Verse 3

Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

Verse 4

And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

Verse 5

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

Verse 6

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

Verse 7

Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the Passover must be killed.

Verse 8

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.

Verse 9

And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?

Verse 10

And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.

Verse 11

And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

Verse 12

And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

Verse 13

And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

Verse 14

And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

Verse 15

And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer:

Verse 16

For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

Verse 17

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

Verse 18

For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

Verse 19

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Verse 20

Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Verse 21

But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

Verse 22

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

Verse 23

And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

Verse 24

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

Verse 25

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

Verse 26

But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

Verse 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.

Verse 28

Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

Verse 29

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

Verse 30

That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Verse 31

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

Verse 32

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Verse 33

And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

Verse 34

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

Verse 35

And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

Verse 36

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

Verse 37

For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

Verse 38

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

Verse 39

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

Verse 40

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Verse 41

And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

Verse 42

Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

Verse 43

And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

Verse 44

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Verse 45

And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

Verse 46

And said unto them, Why sleep ye? Rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Verse 47

And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

Verse 48

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Verse 49

When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

Verse 50

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

Verse 51

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

Verse 52

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

Verse 53

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

Verse 54

Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

Verse 55

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

Verse 56

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

Verse 57

And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

Verse 58

And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

Verse 59

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

Verse 60

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

Verse 61

And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Verse 62

And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

Verse 63

And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.

Verse 64

And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

Verse 65

And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.

Verse 66

And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

Verse 67

Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

Verse 68

And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

Verse 69

Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

Verse 70

Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.

Verse 71

And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

Chapter 23

Verse 1

And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

Verse 2

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

Verse 3

And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

Verse 4

Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.

Verse 5

And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

Verse 6

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

Verse 7

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

Verse 8

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

Verse 9

Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

Verse 10

And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.

Verse 11

And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Verse 12

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Verse 13

And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Verse 14

Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

Verse 15

No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.

Verse 16

I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

Verse 17

(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

Verse 18

And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

Verse 19

(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

Verse 20

Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.

Verse 21

But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.

Verse 22

And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.

Verse 23

And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.

Verse 24

And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.

Verse 25

And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

Verse 26

And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

Verse 27

And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.

Verse 28

But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

Verse 29

For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.

Verse 30

Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.

Verse 31

For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?

Verse 32

And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

Verse 33

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Verse 34

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Verse 35

And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.

Verse 36

And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,

Verse 37

And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

Verse 38

And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, \THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Verse 39

And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

Verse 40

But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

Verse 41

And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

Verse 42

And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

Verse 43

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Verse 44

And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.

Verse 45

And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

Verse 46

And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

Verse 47

Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

Verse 48

And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

Verse 49

And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.

Verse 50

And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:

Verse 51

(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

Verse 52

This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

Verse 53

And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.

Verse 54

And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

Verse 55

And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

Verse 56

And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

Chapter 24

Verse 1

Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the  sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

Verse 2

And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

Verse 3

And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

Verse 4

And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

Verse 5

And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

Verse 6

He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

Verse 7

Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

Verse 8

And they remembered his words,

Verse 9

And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.

Verse 10

It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

Verse 11

And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

Verse 12

Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

Verse 13

And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.

Verse 14

And they talked together of all these things which had happened.

Verse 15

And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

Verse 16

But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.

Verse 17

And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?

Verse 18

And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?

Verse 19

And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:

Verse 20

And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.

Verse 21

But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

Verse 22

Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;

Verse 23

And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.

Verse 24

And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.

Verse 25

Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:

Verse 26

Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

Verse 27

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

Verse 28

And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.

Verse 29

But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

Verse 30

And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.

Verse 31

And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.

Verse 32

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?

Verse 33

And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,

Verse 34

Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

Verse 35

And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

Verse 36

And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Verse 37

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

Verse 38

And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

Verse 39

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

Verse 40

And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

Verse 41

And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

Verse 42

And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.

Verse 43

And he took it, and did eat before them.

Verse 44

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

Verse 45

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

Verse 46

And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

Verse 47

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Verse 48

And ye are witnesses of these things.

Verse 49

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Verse 50

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

Verse 51

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

Verse 52

And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

Verse 53

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.