It came to pass in the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a certain priest, named Zacharias, from the division of Abijah, and his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

And there was no child to them because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in their days.

that, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to burn incense after entering into the temple of the Lord.

And Zacharias having seen, was shaken, and fear fell upon him.

But the agent said to him, Fear not, Zacharias, because thy plea was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth will bear a son for thee. And thou shall call his name John.

And having answered, the agent said to him, I am Gabriel who stand in the presence of God. And I was sent to speak to thee, and to announce these good news to thee.

And when he came out, he could not speak to them, and they recognized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was beckoning to them, and remained speechless.

Now in the sixth month the agent Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.

But having seen, she was perplexed at his saying, and was pondering what kind of greeting this might be.

And behold, Elizabeth thy kinswoman, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.

And it came to pass, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her belly. And Elizabeth was filled of Holy Spirit,

Now the time for Elizabeth was fulfilled for her to give birth, and she brought forth a son.

And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue, and he spoke, praising God.

And all who heard stored up in their heart, saying, What then will this child be? For the hand of Lord was with him.

And his father Zacharias was filled of Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

And the child grew, and became strong in spirit. And he was in the desolate regions until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

This enrollment first occurred when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and patriarchy of David,

to enroll himself with Mary, the woman who was betrothed to him, being pregnant.

And she brought forth her son, the firstborn, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in the feed trough, because there was no place for them in the inn.

because to you was born today in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ Lord.

And when they saw it, they informed about the declaration that was told them about this child.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they heard and saw, as it was told to them.

And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, that his name was called JESUS, the one called by the heavenly agent before he was conceived in the belly.

And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the encouragement of Israel, and Holy Spirit was upon him.

And it was divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death before he would see the Christ of Lord.

And there was Anna, a prophetess, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (being advanced in many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

and this woman was a widow to eighty-four years), who did not depart from the temple, serving with fastings and supplications night and day.

And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom. And the grace of God was upon it.

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was being subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

And as the people were expectant, and all pondering in their hearts about John, if perhaps he was the Christ,

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

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

being tempted forty days by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days, and when they were ended, afterward he was hungry.

And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up. And according to that which was customary to him, he entered into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.

And the book of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. And having opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

But in truth I say to you, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up for three years and six months, when a great famine occurred on all the land.

And Elijah was sent to none of them, except to Zarephath, to a widow woman of Sidon.

And many lepers were in Israel near Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed, except Naaman the Syrian.

And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath day,

and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.

And in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean deity. And it cried out in a great voice, saying,

And having arisen from the synagogue, he entered into the house of Simon. And Simon's mother-in-law was gripped by a great fever, and they besought him about her.

And when the sun was setting, all, as many as had those who were incapacitated with various diseases, brought them to him. And having laid his hands on each one of them, he healed them.

But he said to them, I must preach the good-news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because I was sent for this.

And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.

Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him to hear the word of God, and having stood still, he was beside the lake of Gennesaret.

And having entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And having sat down, he taught the crowds from the boat.

And having done this, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net was tearing.

And it came to pass while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy. And having seen Jesus, having fallen on his face, he besought him, saying, Lord, if thou will, thou can make me clean.

But he himself was withdrawing into the desolate regions, and praying.

And it came to pass during one of those days, he was also teaching. And there were seated Pharisees and law teachers, who were men having come out of every town of Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of Lord was to heal

And behold, men bringing a man on a bed who was paralyzed. And they sought to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

And Levi made a great feast for him in his house, and there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others who were relaxing with them.

And having answered them, Jesus said, Have ye not read even this, what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him,

And it also came to pass on another Sabbath for him to enter into the synagogue and teach. And a man was there, and his right hand was withered.

And having looked around on them all, he said to him, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did, and his hand was restored whole as the other.

And he happened in these days to go out onto the mountain to pray, and he was continuing all night in prayer to God.

Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot,

And a certain centurion's bondman faring badly was going to perish, who was esteemed by him.

And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far distant from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, Lord, be not troubled, for I am not worthy that thou should come under my roof.

And those who were sent, having returned to the house, found the bondman who was feeble, being well.

Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, an only begotten son who died was being carried out for his mother. And she was a widow, and a considerable crowd of the city were with her.

And behold, a woman in the city who was sinful. And when she knew that he sat in the Pharisee's house, having brought an alabaster cruse of ointment,

And having answered, Simon said, I suppose that it was to whom he forgave more. And he said to him, Thou have judged correctly.

and certain women who were healed from evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

The man who sows went forth to sow his seed. And during his sowing, some fell by the way, and it was trampled, and the birds of the sky devoured it.

And it was reported to him, saying, Thy mother and thy brothers stand outside, desiring to see thee.

For he commanded the unclean spirit to come out from the man, for many times it had seized him. And he was bound with chains and shackles, and guarded. And breaking the bonds apart, he was driven by the demon into the desolate regi

Now a herd of considerable swine was there feeding on the mountain, and they implored him that he would allow them to enter into those. And he allowed them.

And also those who saw it informed them how the man who was demon-possessed was saved.

And behold, there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And having fallen down near Jesus' feet, he besought him to come into his house,

because there was with him an only begotten daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But during his going the multitudes thronged him.

And a woman being with an issue of blood for twelve years, who, although she spent her entire living on physicians, was unable to be healed by any,

And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling. And having fallen down before him, she declared to him in the presence of all the people for what reason she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

But Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him. And he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John was risen from the dead,

And it came to pass, as he was praying privately, the disciples were with him. And he questioned them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

And as he was praying, the appearance of his face became different, and his clothing glistening white.

who, having appeared in glory, spoke of his departure, which he was going to fulfill at Jerusalem.

And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here, and we could make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he was sayi

And while he was speaking these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.

And at the occurrence of the voice, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent, and informed no man in those days any of the things that they have seen.

And as he was still a coming, the demon tore him, and he convulsed. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

And they did not receive him, because his face was going to Jerusalem.

Now after these things the Lord also appointed seventy other men, and sent them by twos before his face into every city and place where he himself was going to come.

And thou, Capernaum, which was exalted to the sky, will be thrust down to Hades.

And having replied, Jesus said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho. And he encountered bandits, who also, having stripped him and having beat him, departed having left him being half dead.

And by coincidence a certain priest was going down on that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

And she was sister to this woman called Mary, who also, having sat at Jesus' feet, was listening to his word.

But Martha was encumbered about much serving. And having stood near, she said, Lord, do thou not care that my sister left me behind to serve alone? Speak to her therefore that she may help me.

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

And he was casting out a demon, and it was mute. And it happened when the demon was gone out, the mute man spoke. And the multitudes marveled,

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom that was divided against itself is made desolate, and a house against a house falls.

And when the Pharisee saw, he marveled that he did not first wash before dinner.

so that the blood of all the prophets that was shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation,

Consider the lilies, how they grow. They toil not, nor do they spin, and I say to you, not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed like one of these.

But know this, that if the house-ruler had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

but he who did not know, and did things worthy of blows, will be beaten little. And to every man to whom much was given, much will be required from him. And to whom they entrust much, they will ask him more abundantly.