and he preached, saying: There comes after me One mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.

And as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew the brother of Simon, throwing a net about in the sea; for they were fishers.

And they were astonished at his teaching; for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

And he cured many that were sick of various diseases, and cast out many demons, and did not suffer the demons to speak, because they knew him.

And not being able to come near him, on account of the multitude, they took off the roof where he was, and having broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay.

And when Jesus heard it, he said to them: Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call righteous men, but sinners.

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees were in the habit of fasting; and they came, and said to him: Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples fast not?

And Jesus said to them: Can the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they can not fast.

And the Pharisees said to him: See, why are they doing on the sabbath-day what is not lawful?

And he said to them: Did you never read what David did, when he had need and was hungry, he and those who were with him?

How he entered the house of God in the days of Abiathar the chief priest, and ate the loaves of the presence, which, it is not lawful, except for the priests, to eat, and gave to those also who were with him?

And he said to them: The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.

And he spoke to his disciples, that a small ship should continue near him, because of the multitude, that they might not press upon him.

And he strictly charged them, that they should not make him known.

and the multitude came together again, so that they were not able even to eat bread.

And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom can not stand.

And if a house be divided against itself, that house can not stand.

And if "Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he can not stand, but has an end.

Other seed fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth: and it immediately sprung up, because it had no depth of earth.

that they may surely see, and not perceive; and that they may surely hear, and not understand; lest they should turn to me, and their sins should be forgiven them.

And he said to them: Do you not understand this parable? And how then will you understand all parables?

And he said to them: Is a lamp brought in that it may be put under the measure, or under the divan? Is it not brought that it may be put on the lamp-stand?

For there is nothing hid that shall not be made known; nor has any thing been concealed, but that it may come into open view.

for whoever has, to him shall be given; and whoever has not, even that which he has shall be taken from him.

and should sleep and rise, night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, he knows not how.

But without a parable he did not speak to them; but when alone, he explained all things to his disciples.

And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on the pillow. And they awoke him, and said to him: Teacher, carest thou not that we perish?

and always, night and day, he was in the tombs, and in the mountains, crying out, and cutting himself with stones.

and crying out with a loud voice, he said: What have I to do with thee, Jesus, Son of God Most High? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

And he earnestly besought him that he would not send them out of the country.

And he did not permit him, but said to him: Go home to your relatives, and make known to them what things the Lord has done for you, and that he has had compassion on you.

But as soon as Jesus heard what was spoken, he said to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.

And he went in and said to them: Why do you make a tumult and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeps.

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and Judah and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they found in him cause for offense.

But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.

but to be shod with sandals, and not to put on two coats.

And whoever will not receive you, nor hear you, when you go out from that place, shake off the dust under your feet, for a testimony against them. Verily I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom or Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.

For John said to Herod: It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.

And Herodias was angry with him, and desired to have him killed, and was not able;

And the king was very sad; yet, on account of his oath and his guests, he would not reject her.

And he said to them: Come yourselves privately into a desert place, and rest awhile. For there were many coming and going, and they had not leisure even to eat.

And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night, he came to them, walking on the sea, and intended to pass by them.

for they all saw him, and were troubled. And he immediately spoke to them, and said: Take courage; it is I; be not afraid.

(for the Pharisees and all the Jews eat not, unless they wash their hands carefully, because they hold the tradition of the elders:

and when they come from the market, they do not eat, unless they immerse themselves. And there are many other things, which they have received to hold, as the immersion of cups and pitchers and brazen vessels and beds:)

then the Pharisees and the scribes asked him: Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?

And he said to them: Are you also so void of understanding? Do you not perceive that nothing from without, by entering into a man, can defile him?

Because it does not enter into his heart, but into his belly, and goes out into the sink, cleansing all food.

And he arose and departed thence to the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and desired that no one should know it; but he could not escape notice.

But Jesus said to her: Let the children be satisfied first; for it is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs.

And Jesus perceived it, and said to them: Why do you reason, because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive, nor understand? Is your heart still hardened?

Having eyes, do you not see? and having ears, do you not hear? and do you not remember?

And he said to them: How is it that you do not understand?

But he turned about, and, looking on his disciples, rebuked Peter, saying: Get behind me, adversary: for you are not thinking of the things of God, but of the things of men.

And he said to them: Verily I say to you, There are some of these standing here who shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God come in power.

For he knew not what to say, for they were greatly afraid.

And wherever it seizes him, it throws him into convulsions; and he foams, and gnashes with his teeth, and pines away: and I spoke to your disciples to cast him out, and they were not able.

And when he had come into the house, his disciples asked him privately: Why were we not able to cast it out?

But they did not understand this saying, and they were afraid to question him.

Whoever will receive one of such children on my account, receives me; and whoever will receive me, receives not me, but him that sent me.

And John answered him and said: Teacher, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, and he does not follow us: and we forbade him, because he does not follow us.

But Jesus said: Forbid him not; for there is no one that will do a mighty deed in my name, and be able readily to speak evil of me.

For he that is not against us, is for us.

For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink on this account, because you are Christ s, verily I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.

And if your hand ensnare you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter maimed into life, than having two hands to go away into hell, into the fire that is not quenched,

where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

And if your foot en snare you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter into life lame, than having two feet to Be thrown into hell, into the fire that is not quenched,

where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

Therefore, what God has joined together, let not man put asunder.

And when Jesus saw it, he was displeased, and said to them: Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.

Verily I say to you, Whoever will not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it.

You know the commandments, You shall not commit adultery; You shall not kill; You shall not steal; You shall not give false testimony; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.

Jesus looked on them and said: With men this is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.

who shall not receive a hundred-fold, now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life.

Jesus said to them: You know not what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and to be immersed with the immersion with which I am immersed?

But to sit on my right hand and on my left, is not mine to give; but it shall be given to those for whom it is prepared.

But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, shall be your minister;

For the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

And if any say to you: "Why are you doing this? say that the Lord has need of him; and he will immediately send him hither.

and he saw at a distance a fig-tree that had leaves; and he went, if perhaps he might find any thing on it. And when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for it was not the time for figs.

And he taught, saying to them: Is it not written, My house shall be called the house of prayer for all nations? But you have made it a den of robbers.

For, verily I say to you, that whoever will say to this mountain, Be removed, and be cast into the sea, and will not doubt in his heart, but believe that what he says will come to pass, he shall have whatever he says.

But if you do not forgive, your Father who is in heaven will not forgive your offenses.

And they reasoned with themselves, saying: If we say, From heaven, he will reply, Why, then, did you not believe him?

And they answered and said to Jesus: We do not know. And Jesus answering, said to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Have you not read this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner;

And they came and said to him: Teacher, we know that you are true, and that you care for no one; for you do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Must we give, or must we not give? But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them: Why do you tempt me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it.

And Jesus answered and said to them: Do you not err for this reason, because you know not the scriptures, nor the power of God?

But concerning the dead, that they do rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, at The Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Therefore, you do greatly err.

And Jesus perceiving that he answered with understanding, said to him: You are not far from the kingdom of God. And no one, after that, ventured to ask him a question.

And Jesus answering, said to him: Do you see these great buildings? There shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, be not troubled; for these things must be: but not yet is the end.

But when they lead you to deliver you up, be not anxious beforehand, nor premeditate what you shall speak; but what ever shall be given you in that hour, that do you speak; for it is not you that speak, but the Holy Spirit.

But when you see that detestable thing that makes desolate, which is spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that reads understand,) then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains;

let not him that is on the house-top go down into his house, nor enter in to take any thing from his house;

and let not him that is in the field turn back to take his mantle.

And pray that your flight may not be in the winter.