But they were childless, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both far advanced in years.

But it came to pass, as he was doing priestly service in the order of his daily course, before God,

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; no wine or fermented drink shall he ever drink; but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth.

Zechariah said to the angel, "But how am I to be sure of this? I am an old man myself, and my wife is advanced in years."

Listen carefully, you will be continually silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe what I told you; but my words will be fulfilled at their proper time.”

But when he came out he could not speak to them, and they recognised that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them, and continued dumb.

But when the period of his service was over, he went back to his home.

But in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent of God to a city of Galilee, of which the name was Nazareth,

But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be.

But the angel said, "Do not be frightened, Mary, for you have found favour with God.

But Mary said to the angel, How shall this be, since I know not a man?

no sooner had Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, but the babe leap'd within her:

But why is this honour done me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

The hungry He has satisfied with choice gifts, But the rich He has sent empty-handed away.

But the time was fulfilled for Elizabeth that she should bring forth, and she gave birth to a son.

and on the eighth day were present at the circumcision of the child. but upon their proposing to call him by his father's name, Zacharias: his mother objected to it,

And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

They said to her, "But none of your relatives bears this name."

But they made signs to the child's father and asked him what he wished to have the child named.

"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel," he said, "Because He has not forgotten His people but has effected redemption for them,

But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census should be made of all the habitable world.

But while they were there, her full time came,

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.

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

but Symeon blessed them, and to his mother Mary he said, "This child is destined for the downfall as well as for the rise of many a one in Israel; destined to be a Sign for man's attack ??35 to bring out the secret aims of many a heart. And your own soul will be pierced by a spear."

There was likewise one Anna a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was of a great age, and had liv'd in a married state but seven years ever since she was a virgin:

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.

After those days were over, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but His parents did not know it.

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

but being unable to find Him they returned to Jerusalem, making anxious inquiry for Him.

But he replied, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"

But they did not understand what He had said to them.

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.

But truly the ax is laid to the root of the trees; Therefore every tree not producing good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

The soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, "And what shall we do?" And he said to them, "Do violence to no man: neither trouble any man wrongfully: But be content with your wages."

But as the people were in expectation, and all were reasoning in their hearts concerning John whether he might be the Christ,

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:

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.

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

But Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness

being forty days tempted by the devil, without eating any thing all that while: but that time expired, he at last was seiz'd with hunger.

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

Therefore, if thou wilt but worship me, they all shall be thine.

But Jesus answered him, "It is written, "You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'"

But Jesus answered him: "It is said--'Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'"

They all applauded him, and were surprized, that what he said, was delivered with so much grace. but they objected, is not this the son of Joseph?

but in truth, added he, no prophet was ever well received in his own country.

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;

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

And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.

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

But in the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of a foul demon. In a loud voice he cried out,

But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent (muzzled, gagged) and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown the man down among them, he came out of him without injuring him in any way.

And rising up out of the synagogue, he entered into the house of Simon. But Simon's mother-in-law was suffering under a bad fever; and they asked him for her.

But, as the sun was going in, they one and all, as many as had any sick with divers diseases, brought them unto him; and, he, upon each one of them laying, his hands, was curing them.

Demons also were coming out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that He was the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).

When it was day, He went out and made His way to a deserted place. But the crowds were searching for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving them.

But he said unto them, I must preach the good tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also: for therefore was I sent.

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

But when he ceased speaking, he said to Simon, Draw out into the deep water and let down your nets for a haul.

And Simon answered and said, Master, we toiled all night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the nets.

but they made signs to their fellows which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and they filled both the ships, that they sunk again.

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

and so were Simon's partners, James and John, sons of Zebedee.) But Jesus answered Simon. "Fear not; from this time on, you will be catching men."

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.

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.

But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.

And behold there came men carrying a paralytic on a bed; and they tried to bring him and lay him before Jesus, but they could not because of the crowd.

But finding no way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof [and removed some tiles to make an opening] and lowered him through the tiles with his stretcher, into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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?

But Jesus told them, "You can't force the wedding guests to fast while the groom is still with them, can you?

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

He also told them a parable: “No one tears a patch from a new garment and puts it on an old garment. Otherwise, not only will he tear the new, but also the piece from the new garment will not match the old.

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

But certain of the Pharisees said, Why do ye that which it is not lawful to do on the sabbath day?

But Jesus answered them, "And have you never read what David did when he and his men were hungry?

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?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

"Why do you keep calling me "Lord, Lord,' but don't do what I tell you?

He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock; but a great rain coming, the stream broke upon that house, and could not shake it, for it had been founded on the rock.

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.

A centurion there had a slave who was highly regarded, but who was sick and at the point of death.

But, hearing about Jesus, he sent forth unto him elders of the Jews, requesting him that he would come and bring his servant safely through.

But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,

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

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

But when Jesus heard this he was astonished and he turned and said to the crowd that was following him, "I tell you that not even in Israel have I found faith like that."