"The spirit of the Lord upon me, because he hath anointed me; To preach the gospel to the poor he hath sent me; And to heal which are broken hearted: To preach deliverance to the captive; And sight to the blind; And freely to set at liberty them that are bruised;

"There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple, and fine bysse, and fared deliciously every day.

that thou mightest know the certainty of those things, whereof thou art informed.

And 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 tempted him, saying, "Master what shall I do, to inherit eternal life?"

And the angel answered, and said unto her, "The holy ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born, shall be called the son of God.

And it chanced, in those days, that there went out a commandment from Augustus the Emperor, that all the world should be taxed.

And he said, "A certain man had two sons,

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

And it chanced that he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread, on a Sabbath day: and they watched him.

And he came to Nazareth where he was nursed, and as his custom was, went into the synagogue on the Sabbath days, and stood up for to read.

And every man went unto his own city, there to be taxed.

It fortuned as they went, that he entered into a certain town. And a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house.

And it fortuned, as he was praying in a certain place: when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, "Master, teach us to pray; As John taught his disciples."

He put forth a similitude unto them, signifying that men ought always to pray, and not to be weary,

There went a great company with him, and he turned and said unto them,

Jesus then full of the holy ghost, returned from Jordan, and was carried of the spirit into a wilderness,

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

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to compile a treatise of those things, which are surely known among us,

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

And they had no child, because that Elizabeth was barren; And both were well stricken in age.

For the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost."

Then said Jesus, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

On the morrow after the Sabbath, early in the morning, they came unto the tomb and brought the odours which they had prepared, and other women with them.

"But I say unto you which hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them which hate you.

Give, and it shall be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosoms. For with what measure ye mete, with the same shall men mete to you again."

and the whole multitude of the people were without, in their prayers, while the incense was a burning.

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

And it came to pass, as he executed the priest's office before God as his course came,

And he took bread, gave thanks, and brake it, and gave it unto them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. This do in the remembrance of me."

And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.

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

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

And when Zacharias saw him, he was abashed, and fear came on him.

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

And the scribes, and Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath day or not, that they might find an accusation against him.

And he taught in one of their synagogues on the Sabbath days.

And he said unto them, "These are the words, which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you: that all must be fulfilled which were written of me in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms."

And behold, two of them went that same day to a town, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs, called Emmaus:

And Jesus said unto him, "Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise."

according to the custom of the priest's office his lot was to burn incense. And he went into the temple of the Lord,

One of the company said unto him, "Master, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me."

Fear not little flock, for it is your father's pleasure, to give you a kingdom.

Then resorted unto him all the publicans and sinners, for to hear him.

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

Even the very dust, which cleaveth on us of your city, we wipe off against you: Notwithstanding, mark this, that the kingdom of God was come nigh upon you.

And he entered in, and went through Jericho.

And Jesus himself was about thirty years of age when he began, and he was taken for the son of Joseph: which Joseph was the son of Heli:

And he answered and said, "Thou shalt love thy Lord 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 magnifieth the Lord.

And behold, I will send the promise of my father upon you. But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."

There were present, at the same season, that showed him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate mingled with their own sacrifice.

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 among all nations. And must begin at Jerusalem.

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius the Emperor, Pontius Pilate being leftenant of Jewry, and Herod being Tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip Tetrarch in Ituraea, and in the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the Tetrarch of Abilene:

And there were in the same region shepherds abiding in the field, and watching their flock by night.

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

I am come to send fire on earth: and what is my desire but that it were already kindled?

In the time of Herod, the king of Jewry, there was a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abijah. And his wife was of the daughters of Aaron: And her name was Elizabeth.

Why call ye me 'Master, Master': and do not as I bid you?

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

And there shall be signs, in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars: and in the earth the people shall be in such perplexity, that they shall not tell which way to turn themselves. The sea and the waters shall roar,

And Jesus returned by the power of the spirit into Galilee, and the fame of him went throughout all the region round about.

Behold my hands and my feet: that it is even I myself. Handle me and see. For spirits have not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."

And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired you, to sift you, as it were wheat:

Yea and I say unto you: that it shall be easier in that day, for Sodom than for that city.

And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it should be, that should do that.

And it fortuned, as all the people received baptism - And when Jesus was baptised and did pray - that heaven was opened,

Wherefore he said unto them, "Take heed, and beware of covetousness. For no man's life standeth in the abundance of the things which he possesseth."

He shall be great, and shall be called the son of the highest. And the Lord God shall give unto him the seat of his father David:

And it followed, when the time was come that he should be received up, then he set his face to go to Jerusalem:

And it followed about an eight days after those sayings, that he took Peter, James, and John, and went up into a mountain to pray.

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

When he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, "The kingdom of God cometh not with waiting for.

And he began at Moses, and at all the prophets, and interpreted unto them, in all scriptures which were written of him.

And as ye would that men should do to you: so do ye to them likewise.

And his disciples asked him, saying, "What manner similitude is this?"

And his father and mother went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of Easter.

If ye then which are evil, can give good gifts unto your children: How much more shall the father of heaven give a holy spirit to them, that desire it of him?"

And it chanced as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through Samaria and Galilee.

Then called he the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and that they might heal diseases.

for with God can nothing be impossible."

As they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and said unto them, "Peace be with 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 cried with a great voice and said, "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit." And when he thus had said, he gave up the ghost.

saying, "Father if thou wilt, withdraw this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will; But thine be fulfilled."

Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low: And crooked things shall be made straight: and the rough ways shall be made smooth.

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

And the third came, and said, 'Lord, behold here thy pound, which I have kept in a napkin,

And the people knew of it, and followed him. And he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God. And healed them that had need to be healed.

And it fortuned after that, that he himself went throughout cities and towns, preaching, and showing the kingdom of God, and the twelve with him.

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

and said unto them, "Thus is it written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise again from death the third day.

And a certain ruler asked him, saying, "Good Master: what ought I to do, to obtain eternal life?"

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

"Judge not and ye shall not be judged. Condemn not: and ye shall not be condemned. Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.

And it fortuned after that, that he went into a city called Nain, and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

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

And when they had so done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes. And their net brake:

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 stepped forth.

And Zacharias said unto the angel, "Whereby shall I know this? Seeing that I am old, and my wife well stricken in years."

Jesus answered and said, "A certain man descended from Jerusalem into Jericho; And fell into the hands of thieves, which robbed him of his raiment and wounded him, and departed leaving him half dead.

But the angel said unto them, "Be not afraid: For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, that shall come to all the people:

Lo: thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

And Mary arose in those days, and went into the mountains with haste into a city of Jewry,

And they shall fall on the edge of the sword. And they shall be led captive into all nations. And Jerusalem shall be trodden underfoot of the gentiles, until the time of the gentiles be fulfilled.

And when he had thus spoken, he proceeded forth before them, ascending up to Jerusalem.

And he said unto them, "When ye pray, say: O Our father which art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Let thy kingdom come. Thy will, be fulfilled, even in earth as it is in heaven.

And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak until the time that these things be performed, because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season."

and the holy ghost came down in a bodily shape like a dove upon him; And a voice came from heaven, saying, "Thou art my dear son; In thee do I delight."

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

For I likewise am a man under power, and have under me soldiers, and I say unto one, 'Go': and he goeth. And to another, 'Come': and he cometh. And to my servant, 'Do this': and he doeth it."

And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried in the temple.

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed his people.

Nevertheless it shall be easier for Tyre and Sidon, at the judgment, than for you.

"Glory to God on high: and peace on the earth, and unto men, rejoicing."

and many of the children of Israel shall he turn to their Lord God.

And he would fain have filled his belly with the cods, that the swine ate: and no man gave him.

Whosoever forsaketh his wife, and marrieth another, breaketh matrimony. And every man which marrieth her that is divorced from her husband committeth adultery also.

And he said unto them, "I saw Satan, as it had been lightning, fall down from heaven.

And when the time of their purification, after the law of Moses, was come they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:

John answered and said to them all, "I baptise you with water, but a stronger than I cometh after me, whose shoe latchet I am not worthy to unloose: he will baptise you with the holy ghost, and with fire,

And the publican stood afar off, and would not lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote his breast, saying, 'God be merciful to me, a sinner.'

Likewise also, when they had supped, he took the cup saying, "This cup is the new testament, in my blood, which shall for you be shed.

And they sailed unto the region of the Gaderenes, which is over against Galilee.

"And when ye see Jerusalem besieged with a host, then understand that the desolation of the same is nigh.

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

Neither shall men say, 'Lo here, lo there.' For behold, the kingdom of God is within you."

And the angel went in unto her, and said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women."

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

"As it happened in the time of Noah, so shall it be in the time of the son of man.

As they heard these things, he added thereto a similitude, because he was nigh to Jerusalem; And because also, they thought that the kingdom of God should shortly appear.

And he said unto them, "O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.

There are not found that returned again, to give God praise, save only this stranger."

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

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

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

And the seventy returned again with joy saying, Lord, even the very devils are subdued to us through thy name.

And it fortuned that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: The rich man also died, and was buried in hell.

And when the eighth day was come that the child should be circumcised, his name was called Jesus, which was named of the angel before he was conceived in the mother's womb.

Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be overcome with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this world: and that, that day come on you unawares.

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

And he said to them, "But now he that hath a wallet let him take it up, and likewise his scrip. And he that hath no sword, let him sell his coat and buy one.

Wherefore, love ye your enemies, do good, and lend, looking for nothing again: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the highest: for he is kind unto the unkind, and to the evil.

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

And he put forth a similitude unto them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth fruits plenteously,

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

And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And the same man was just and feared God, and longed for the consolation of Israel, and the holy ghost was in him.

even as they declared them unto us, which from the beginning saw their selves, and were ministers at the doing:

He that is faithful in that which is least: the same is faithful in much.

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

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

Then opened he their wits, that they might understand the scriptures,

And he said, "Things which are impossible with men are possible with God."

And it fortuned, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him, and he asked them saying, "Who say the people that I am?"

Watch therefore continually and pray, that ye may obtain grace to fly all this that shall come. And that ye may stand before the son of man."

That same time rejoiced Jesus in the holy ghost, and said, "I confess unto thee father Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast opened them to the babes. Even so, father, for so pleased it thee.

No servant can serve two masters, for either he shall hate the one and love the other, or else he shall lean to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God, and mammon."

And he spake unto his disciples, "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat: Neither for your body, what ye shall put on.

The law, and the prophets reigned until the time of John: and since that time, the kingdom of God is preached, and every man striveth to go in.

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

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

Then said he to the disciples, "It cannot be avoided, but that offenses will come. Nevertheless, woe be to him through whom they come.

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

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

And there was a strife among them, which of them should be taken for the greatest.

And he said unto them, "The harvest is great: but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, to send forth laborers into his harvest.

Then said Jesus unto them, "I will ask you a question: Whether is it lawful on the Sabbath days, to do good? Or to do evil? To save life? Or for to destroy it?"

Thou knowest the commandments: Thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness; Honour thy father, and thy mother."

And it chanced on a certain day that he went into a ship, and his disciples also, and he said unto them, "Let us go over unto the other side of the lake." And they launched forth.

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

And as they led him away, they caught one Simon of Cyrene, coming out of the field: And on him laid they the cross to bear it after Jesus.

And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified him: and the evildoers, one on right hand, and the other on the left.

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall neither drink wine nor strong drink. And he shall be filled with the holy ghost, even in his mother's womb:

And others tempted him seeking of him a sign from heaven.

And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the unbelievers to the wisdom of the just men: to make the people ready for the Lord."

I tell you, he will avenge them, and that quickly. Nevertheless, when the son of man cometh, suppose ye that he shall find faith on the earth?"

And one of the evildoers which hanged, railed on him, saying, "If thou be Christ, save thyself and us."

They brought unto him also babes, that he should touch them. When the disciples saw that, they rebuked them.

He that heareth you, heareth me: And he that despiseth you, despiseth me. And he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me."

And it happened on a certain day, that he taught: and there sat the Pharisees, and doctors of law, which were come out of all the towns of Galilee, Jewry, and Jerusalem, and the power of the Lord was to heal them.

And Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread only, but by every word of God.'"

When one of them that sat at meat also heard that, he said unto him, "Happy is he that eateth bread in the kingdom of God."

The servant that knew his master's will, and prepared not himself, neither 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: which was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity.

As he beheld, he saw the rich men, how they cast in their offerings into the treasury.

and they said between themselves, "Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, as he opened to us the scriptures?"

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 he was wont, to Mount Olivet. And the disciples followed him.

As there gathered together an innumerable multitude of people - insomuch that they trod one another - he began to say unto his disciples, "First of all, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good. And an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart, bringeth forth that which is evil. For of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaketh.

Which of you is he that is disposed to build a tower, and sitteth not down before and counteth the cost: Whether he have sufficient to perform it?

When these things begin to come to pass: then look up, and lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh."

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

It happened on an after Sabbath, that he went through the corn field, and that his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and ate them, and rubbed them in their hands.

And he said unto them, "If any of you should have a friend, and should go to him at midnight, and say unto him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves;

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

So likewise, none of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, can be my disciple.

When Jesus heard this, he marveled at him, and turned him about and said to the people that followed him, "I say unto you, I have not found so great faith: No, not in Israel, certainly."

Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are under your power: But rejoice because your names are written in heaven."

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them. Whereby they perceived, that he had seen some vision in the temple. And he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

Then answered him the Lord and said, "Hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the Sabbath day, loose his ox, or his ass, from the stall, and lead him to the water?

to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, which was with child.

And he led them out into Bethany, and lift up his hands, and blessed them.

and he thought in himself saying, 'What shall I do? Because I have no room where to bestow my fruits.'

And it chanced, as he went in the way, a certain man said unto him, "I will follow thee whithersoever thou go."

for I feared thee, because thou art a strait man: thou takest up that thou laidst not down; And reapest that thou didst not sow.'

And Mary said, "Behold the handmaiden of the Lord, be it unto me even as thou hast said." And the angel departed from her.

Jesus said unto him, "No man that putteth his hand to the plough, and looketh back, is apt to the kingdom of God."

And it fortuned, as soon as the time of his office was out, he departed home into his own house. And after those days,

And it was about the sixth hour. And there came a darkness over all the land, until the ninth hour,

which was the son of Enos: which was the son of Seth: which was the son of Adam: which was the son of God.

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

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

And the devil took him up into a high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, even in the twinkling of an eye.

And he said unto Jesus, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom."

Then said he to the people that were come to be baptised of him, "O generation of vipers: who hath taught you to fly away from the wrath to come?

"This wise hath God dealt with me, in the days when he looked on me, to take from me the rebuke that I suffered among men."

But woe be to you Pharisees: for ye tithe the mint, and rue, and all manner herbs; and pass over judgment, and the love of God. These ought ye to have done, and yet not to have left the other undone.

He, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, "Who is then my neighbor?"

And it fortuned, as Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe sprang in her belly. And Elizabeth was filled with the holy ghost,

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

As the people were in a doubt, and all men disputed in their hearts of John: Whether he were very Christ;

But woe be to them that be with child, and to them that give suck in those days, for there shall be great trouble in the land: and wrath over all this people.

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

And he was in agony, and prayed somewhat longer: And his sweat was like drops of blood, trickling down to the ground.

Then came the day of sweet bread, when of necessity the Easter lamb must be offered.

And all flesh shall see the saviour sent of God."

Sooner shall heaven and earth perish, than one tittle of the law shall perish.

The feast of sweet bread drew nigh, which is called Easter,

And he carried him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, "If thou be the son of God, cast thyself down from hence.

And he went through all manner of cities and towns, teaching, and journeying towards Jerusalem.

And the apostles returned, and told him what great things they had done. And he took them and went aside into a solitary place, nigh to a city called Bethsaida.

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

I say unto you, Whosoever confesseth me before men, even him shall the son of man confess also before the angels of God.

Likewise I say unto you, Joy is made in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."

Sell that ye have, and give alms. And make you bags, which wax not old, and treasure that faileth not in heaven, where no thief cometh, neither moth corrupteth.

And he was a casting out a devil, which was dumb. And it followed when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake, and the people wondered.

And also certain women, which were healed of evil spirits, and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

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.

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest prophets, and stonest them that are sent to thee: how often would I have gathered thy children together, as the hen gathereth her nest under her wings, but ye would not.

And it fortuned as he was in a certain city, behold, there was a man full of leprosy: and when he had spied 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? Wist ye not that I must go about my father's business?"

And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, "Send the people away, that they may go into the towns, and villages roundabout, and lodge, and get meat, for we are here in a place of wilderness."

his wife Elizabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

For whosoever is ashamed of me, and of my sayings: of him shall the son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and in the glory of his father, and of the holy angels.

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

But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not. And when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."

And they asked him saying, "Master, we know that thou sayest, and teachest right, neither considerest thou any man's degree, but teachest the way of God truly.

And Joseph also ascended from Galilee, out of a city called Nazareth, into Jewry: unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and lineage of David:

He took unto him twelve, and said unto them, "Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all shall be fulfilled that are written by the prophets of the son of man.

And some spake of the temple, how it was garnished with goodly stones, and jewels. He said,

and came into Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and there taught them on the Sabbath days.

and he said unto them, "Ye are they, which justify yourselves before men: but God knoweth your hearts. For that which is highly esteemed among men is abominable in the sight of God.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your father is merciful.

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

"Suppose ye that I am come to send peace on earth? I tell you, nay: but rather debate.

If I by the power of Beelzebub cast out devils: by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore shall they be your judges.

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

Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection. And they asked him,

When the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil nation. They seek a sign, and there shall no sign be given them, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

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

Elizabeth's time was come that she should be delivered; And she brought forth a son.

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

And in the same house tarry still, eating and drinking such as they have. For the laborer is worthy of his reward. Go not from house to house:

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

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

The similitude is this: The seed is the word of God.

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

And he beheld them all in compass, and said unto the man, "Stretch forth thy hand." And he did so, and his hand was restored, and made as whole as the other.

He said unto him, 'If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they believe, though one rose from death again.'"

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

When much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of all cities, he spake by a similitude,

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

And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

Then said he also to him that had desired him to dinner, "When thou makest a dinner, or a supper: call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor yet rich neighbours: lest they bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee.

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

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

And they that were sent, turned back home again, and found the servant that was sick whole.

But some of them said, "He casteth out devils by the power of Beelzebub, the chief of the devils."

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

and let loose unto them, him that for insurrection, and murder, was cast into prison, whom they desired: and delivered Jesus to do with him what they would.

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

And he said, 'This will I do. I will destroy my barns, and build greater: and therein will I gather all my fruits, and my goods:

But he knew their thoughts, and said unto them, "Every kingdom divided within itself shall be desolate: and one house shall fall upon another.

And they drew nigh unto the town which they went to. And he made as though he would have gone further.

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

Now also is the axe laid unto the root of the trees: So that every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit shall be hewn down, and cast into the fire."

and sent his servant at supper time, to say to them that were bidden, come: for all things are now ready.

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

And when he thus said, all his adversaries were ashamed; and all the people rejoiced on all the excellent deeds that were done by him.

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

When she saw him, she was abashed at his saying: and cast in her mind what manner of salutation that should be.

But ye shall not be so. But he that is greatest among you, shall be as the youngest: And he that is chief, shall be as the minister.

When he heard that, he was heavy, for he was very rich.

desiring to be refreshed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's board. Nevertheless, the dogs came, and licked his sores.

So is it with him that gathered riches, and is not rich in God."

And he said unto him, 'Of thine own mouth judge I thee, thou evil servant. Knowest thou that I am a strait man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow?

Easier it is for a camel to go 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 looked up to heaven, and blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples, to set before the people.

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

And they all at once began to make excuse. The first said unto him, 'I have bought a farm, and I must needs go and see it, I pray thee have me excused.'

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

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank? That at my coming should I might have required mine own, with vantage.'

But first must he suffer many things, and be refused of this nation.

and with their hands they shall stay thee up, that thou dash not thy foot against a stone.'"

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

So if Satan be divided within himself: how shall his kingdom endure? Be cause ye say that I cast out devils by the power of Beelzebub?

And if any man ask you, why that ye loose him: thus say unto him, 'The Lord hath need of him.'"

For he was utterly astonished, and all that were with him at the draught of fish which they took:

Wherefore, seek ye after the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be ministered unto you.

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

Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which neither have storehouse nor barn, and yet God feedeth them. How much are ye better then the fowls?

And they all ate, and were all satisfied. And there was taken up of that remained to them, twelve baskets full of broken meat.

It is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three bushels of flour, till all was through-leavened."

But they constrained him, saying, "Abide with us: for it draweth towards night, and the day is far passed." And he went in to tarry with them.

Is it lawful for us to give Caesar tribute, or no?"

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

And as soon as the devil had ended all his temptations, he departed from him for a season.

Then came there publicans to be baptised, and said unto him, "Master, what shall we do?"

If the grass, which is today in the fields, and tomorrow shall be cast into the furnace, God so clothe: how much more will he clothe you, O ye endowed with little faith?

And by chance, there came a certain priest that same way, and when he saw him, he passed by.

And they brought the ships to land, and forsook all, and followed him.

And he went and touched the coffin, and they that bare him stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say unto thee, arise."

and Judas James' son, and Judas Iscariot, which same was the traitor.

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

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

And he turned to his disciples, and said, secretly, "Happy are the eyes, which see that ye see.

And the servant went again, and brought his master word thereof. Then was the good man of the house displeased, and said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and quarters of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.'

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

And all the people pressed to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

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

The men of Nineveh shall rise at the judgment, with this generation, and shall condemn them: 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, and am no more worthy henceforth to be called thy son.'

Ye are they which have bidden with me in my temptations.

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

Consider the lilies, how they grow. They labor not. They spin not. And yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all this royalty was not clothed like to 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 make an end.'

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

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

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

And they could not reprove his saying before the people. But they marveled at his answer, and held their peace.

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

They answered and said, "John Baptist. Some say Elijah. And some say, one of the old prophets is risen again."

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

And his mercy is always on them that fear him, throughout all generations.

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

And he taught in their synagogues, and was commended of all men.

When Jesus saw him mourn, he said, "With what difficulty shall they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God:

Jesus answered and said to him, "It is said, 'Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'"

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

And there came a fear on them all. And they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet is risen among us, and God hath visited his people."

But when a stronger than he cometh upon him, and overcometh him: he taketh from him, his harness, wherein he trusted, and divideth his goods.

And at the same time, he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits: and unto many that were blind, he gave sight.

And he warned and commanded them, that they should tell no man that thing,

So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, understand that the kingdom of God is nigh.

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

And bring hither that fatted calf, and kill him, and let us eat and be merry:

No thing is in secret, that shall not come abroad: Neither any thing hid, that shall not be known, and come to light.

and they also that were vexed with foul spirits, and they were healed.

But his fame spread so much the more abroad, and much people came together to hear, and to be healed of him, of their infirmities.

Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits worse than himself: and they enter in, and dwell there. And the end of that man is worse than the beginning."

for as the lightning that appeareth out of the one part of the heaven, and shineth unto the other part of heaven, So shall the son of man be in his days.

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. 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 leaveth house: other father and mother, other brethren, or wife, or children: for the kingdom of God's sake,

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat: or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? And I am among you, as he that ministereth.

But Jesus turned back unto them, and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me: but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

for all such things the heathen people of the world seek for. Your father knoweth that ye have need of such things.

For I say unto you that, yet, that which is written must be performed in me: for those things which are written of me have an end."

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

As it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every man child that first openeth the matrix, shall be called holy to the Lord":

And he warned him, that he should tell no man: but that he should go and show himself to the priest, and offer for his cleansing according as Moses commandment was, for a witness unto them.

And to preach the acceptable year of the Lord."

He perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, "Why tempt ye me?

For the holy ghost shall teach you in the same hour, what ye ought to say."

When the good man of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, ye shall begin to stand without, and to knock at the door saying, 'Lord, Lord, open unto us.' And he shall answer and say unto you, 'I know you not whence ye are.'

Then Herod the Tetrarch; when he was rebuked of him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done;

He showeth strength with his arm, he scattereth them that are proud in the imagination of their hearts.

And an answer was given him of the holy ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

And immediately he rose up before them all, and took up his bed whereon he lay, and departed to his own house praising God.

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

And they told him, saying, "Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, and would see thee."

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

He putteth Down the mighty from their seats, and hath exalted them of low degree.

And Jesus answered them and said, "Have ye not read what David did, when he himself was a hungered, and they which were with him:

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

The third said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'

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

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

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

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

And when they had seen it, they published abroad the saying, which was told them of that child.

Rejoice ye then, and be glad: for behold, your reward is great in heaven. After this manner their fathers entreated the prophets.

When the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people of John, "What went ye out for to see into the wilderness? Went ye to see a reed shaken with the wind?

'I say unto you, that unto all them that have, it shall be given: and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken from him.

and to offer, as it is said in the law of the Lord, "A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons."

Show me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it?" They answered and said, "Caesar's."

He shall be delivered unto the gentiles, and shall be mocked, and shall be despitefully entreated, and shall be spitted on:

And some fell on good ground, and sprang up and bare fruit, a hundred fold." And as he said these things, he cried, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."

how he went into the house of God, and took and ate the loaves of hallowed bread, and gave also to them which were with him: which was not lawful to eat, but for the priests only."

When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist sent us unto thee saying, "Art thou he that shall come: or shall we wait for another?"

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

For whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness: that same shall be heard in light. And that which ye have spoken in the ear, even in secret places, shall be preached even on the top of the houses.

Woe be to you that are full: for ye shall hunger. Woe be to you that now laugh: for ye shall wail, and weep.

And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Jewry, and throughout all the regions which lie round about.

And he said unto them, "The son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath day."

And the scribes, and the Pharisees, began to think saying, "What fellow is this: which speaketh blasphemy? Who can forgive sins, but God only?"

They ate, they drank, they married wives and were married even unto the same day that Noah went into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

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

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his garden: and it grew, and waxed a great tree, and the fowls of the air made nests in the branches of it."

and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth:

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

added this above all, and laid John in prison.

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name.

And ask not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither climb ye up on high:

when they shoot forth their buds, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is then nigh at hand.

Remember Lot's wife.

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

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

And he said, "I tell thee Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, till thou have thrice denied that thou knowest me."

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

And he said, 'Nay, father Abraham, but if one came unto them from the dead they would repent.'

And he said to them, "Take no thing to succor you by the way: neither staff, nor scrip, neither bread neither money, neither have two coats.

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

For as a snare shall it come on all them that sit on the face of the earth.

But his father said to his servants, 'Bring forth that best garment, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.

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

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

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

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

And John called unto him two of his disciples, and sent them to Jesus saying, "Art thou he that shall come: or shall we look for another?"

and called one of his servants, and asked what those things meant.

And the servant of a certain Centurion was sick, and ready to die, whom he made much of.

And he came by inspiration into the temple. And when the father and mother brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

Bear no wallet, neither scrip, nor shoes, and salute no man by the way.

And as he went out of the ship to land, there met him a certain man out of the city, which had a devil long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house: but among graves.

Then took they him, and led him, and brought him to the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

Then said they that heard that, "And who shall then be saved?"

When he saw Jesus, he cried, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, "What have I to do with thee Jesus the son of the God most highest? I beseech thee torment me not."

And they were abashed, and afraid, supposing that they had seen a spirit.

For behold, the days will come, when men shall say, 'Happy are the barren and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.'

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

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

And all the people that heard, and the publicans, justified God and were baptised with the baptism of John.

At that day, he that is on the housetop, and his stuff in the house: let him not come down to take it out. And likewise let not him that is in the fields, turn back again to that he left behind.

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

Also, even the very hairs of your heads are numbered. Fear not therefore: Ye are more of value, than many sparrows.