The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised,

Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:

that thou mightest know the certainty concerning the things wherein thou wast instructed.

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.

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

And he said, A certain man had two sons:

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

And it came to pass, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him.

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

And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.

Now as they went on their way, he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

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

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

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

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

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

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to draw up a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,

Now after these things the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself was about to come.

And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

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

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.

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

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense.

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

Now it came to pass, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:

Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret;

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.

And Zacharias was troubled when he saw him , and fear fell upon him.

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

And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find how to accuse him.

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

And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.

And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem.

And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.

according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.

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

Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him.

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

Even the dust from your city, that cleaveth to our feet, we wipe off against you: nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh.

And he entered and was passing through Jericho.

And Jesus himself, when he began to teach , was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the'son of Heli,

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 neighbor as thyself.

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high.

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

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

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 the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

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

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

I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

There was in the days of Herod, king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abijah: and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

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

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the billows;

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

See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye behold me having.

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat:

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

And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

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

And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

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

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

And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

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

And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

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

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

And it came to pass, as they were on their way to Jerusalem, that he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee.

And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

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.

And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost.

saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

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

for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

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

But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.

And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve,

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

and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;

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

Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.

And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released:

And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.

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

And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking;

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

And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

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

And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

And Mary arose in these days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah;

And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led captive into all the nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

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

And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Father, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.

And behold, thou shalt be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall come to pass, because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few'stripes . And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

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

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; For he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people,

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

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

And many of the children of Israel shall be turn unto the Lord their God.

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

Every one that putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth one that is put away from a husband committeth adultery.

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

And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord

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

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

And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you.

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

But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.

and he came down with them, and stood on a level place, and a great multitude of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judaea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you.

And he came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee.

And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him.

And as it came to pass in the days of Noah, even so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

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

And he said unto them, O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!

Were there none found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger?

And when he drew nigh, he saw the city and wept over it,

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

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.

And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name.

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

And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:

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

And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet; and he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.

But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

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

After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

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

even as they delivered them unto us, who from the beginning wer eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

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

And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

Then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scriptures;

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

And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

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

And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on.

The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every man entereth violently into it.

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

And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me.

And he said unto his disciples, It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe unto him, through whom they come!

I say unto you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine righteous persons, who need no repentance.

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

And there arose also a contention among them, which of them was accounted to be greatest.

And he said unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.

And Jesus said unto them, I ask you, Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to destroy it?

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

Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake: and they launched forth.

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

And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus.

And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

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

And he shall go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to walk in the wisdom of the just; to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him .

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

And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.

And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

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

And it came to pass on one of those days, that he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, who were come out of every village of Galilee and Judaea and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.

And Jesus answered unto him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.

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.

And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many'stripes ;

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury.

And they said one to another, Was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way, while he opened to us the scriptures?

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.

And he came out, and went, as his custom was, unto the mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed him.

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

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

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh.

Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Now it came to pass on a sabbath, that he was going through the grainfields; and his disciples plucked the ears, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

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

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

So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

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

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

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: and he continued making signs unto them, and remained dumb.

But the Lord answered him, and said, Ye hypocrites, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.

And he led them out until they were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruits?

And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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

And Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

And it came to pass, when the days of his ministration were fulfilled, he departed unto his house.

And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,

the'son of Enos, the'son of Seth, the'son of Adam, the'son of God.

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

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 he led him up, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.

He said therefore to the multitudes that went out to be baptized of him, Ye offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Thus hath the Lord done unto me in the days wherein he looked upon me , to take away my reproach among men.

But woe unto you Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and every herb, and pass over justice and the love of God: but these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

But he, desiring to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit;

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

And as the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether haply he were the Christ;

Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people.

And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt be brought down unto Hades.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.

And the day of unleavened bread came, on which the passover must be sacrificed.

And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tittle of the law to fall.

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

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

And he went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and journeying on unto Jerusalem.

And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.

It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.

And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

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

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

And he was casting out a demon that was dumb. And it came to pass, when the demon was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the multitudes marvelled.

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

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

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets, and stoneth them that are sent unto her! how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her own brood under her wings, and ye would not!

And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father's house?

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

And after these days Elisabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,

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

In that very hour there came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Get thee out, and go hence: for Herod would fain kill thee.

but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.

And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any , but of a truth teachest the way of God:

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

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

And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,

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

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

Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

And he began to say unto them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.

Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

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

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

And there came to him certain of the Sadducees, they that say that there is no resurrection;

And when the multitudes were gathering together unto him, he began to say, This generation is an evil generation: it seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it but the sign of Jonah.

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

Now Elisabeth's time was fulfilled that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

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

Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

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

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

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

And he looked round about on them all, and said unto him, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did'so : and his hand was restored.

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

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

And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:

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

And the whole company of them rose up, and brought him before Pilate.

And he said to him also that had bidden him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest haply they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee.

And there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

Even so ye also, when ye shall have done all the things that are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which it was our duty to do.

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

But some of them said, By Beelzebub the prince of the demons casteth he out demons.

for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to guard thee:

And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.

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

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

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.

And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.

For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.

And even now the axe also lieth at the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

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

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

And as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

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

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

But ye'shall not be'so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

But when he heard these things, he became exceeding sorrowful; for he was very rich.

and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table; yea, even the dogs come and licked his sores.

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

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

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

And 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.

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

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

and a certain beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate, full of sores,

then wherefore gavest thou not my money into the bank, and I at my coming should have required it with interest?

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

and, On their hands they shall bear thee up, Lest haply thou dash thy foot against a stone.

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

And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.

And if any one ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say, The Lord hath need of him.

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

Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.

And the multitudes asked him, saying, What then must we do?

Consider the ravens, that they sow not, neither reap; which have no store-chamber nor barn; and God feedeth them: of how much more value are ye than the birds!

And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.

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

And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them.

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

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

And when the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him for a season.

And there came also publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Teacher, what must we do?

But if God doth so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven; how much more'shall he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

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

And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed him.

And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor;

If then ye are not able to do even that which is least, why are ye anxious concerning the rest?

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

And turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:

And the servant came, and told 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 maimed and blind and lame.

And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from him.

And all the multitude sought to touch him; for power came forth from him, and healed them all.

for I say unto you, that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which ye see, and saw them not; and to hear the things which ye hear, and heard them not.

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

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

But ye are they that have continued with me in my temptations;

And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit unto the measure of his life?

Consider the lilies, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; yet I say unto you, Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

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

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

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

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

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

And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

saying that the Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others'say , Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

But into whatsoever city ye shall enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets thereof and say,

And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.

And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.

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

And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

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

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.

And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.

but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and on many that were blind he bestowed sight.

But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man;

Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.

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

and bring the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat, and make merry:

For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything'secret, that shall not be known and come to light.

and they that were troubled with unclean spirits were healed.

But so much the more went abroad the report concerning him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities.

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

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

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

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

For which is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.

But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

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

For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.

And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and to death.

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

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

To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.

But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,

for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say.

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, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not whence ye are;

but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,

He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.

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

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

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

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

And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

He hath put down princes from their thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree.

And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read even this, what David did, when he was hungry, he, and they that were with him;

But he was angry, and would not go in: and his father came out, and entreated him.

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

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

With many other exhortations therefore preached he good tidings unto the people;

For the life is more than the food, and the body than the raiment.

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?

And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

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

And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?

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

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.

Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription hath it? And they said, Caesar's.

For he shall be delivered up unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and shamefully treated, and spit upon:

And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

how he entered into the house of God, and took and ate the showbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat save for the priests alone?

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

And the servant said, Lord, what thou didst command is done, and yet there is room.

Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

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

And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.

And he said unto them, The Son of man is lord of the sabbath.

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

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

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

It is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his own garden; and it grew, and became a tree; and the birds of the heaven lodged in the branches thereof.

and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elisabeth.

Go your ways; behold, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves.

added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; And holy is his name.

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

when they now shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own selves that the summer is now nigh.

Remember Lot's wife.

And the devil said unto him, if thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it become bread.

And he closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down: and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

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

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

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

And Peter said, Lo, we have left our own, and followed thee.

for'so'shall it come upon all them that dwell on the face of all the earth.

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

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

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

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

Lest haply, when he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all that behold begin to mock him,

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

And he called to him one of the servants, and inquired what these things might be.

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.

And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,

Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes; and salute no man on the way.

And when he was come forth upon the land, there met him a certain man out of the city, who had demons; and for a long time he had worn no clothes, and abode not in any house, but in the tombs.

And they seized him, and led him away , and brought him into the high priest's house. But Peter followed afar off.

And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?

And 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 the Most High God? I beseech thee, torment me not.

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.

For behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the breasts that never gave suck.

but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all:

And behold, men bring on a bed a man that was palsied: and they sought to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

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

In that day, he that shall be on the housetop, and his goods in the house, let him not go down to take them away: and let him that is in the field likewise not return back.

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

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