The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

That thou mayest know the certainty of those things in which thou hast been instructed.

And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to 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 to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon thee, and the power of the Highest will overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, 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 daily, and follow me.

And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath, that they watched him.

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

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

Now it came to pass, as they were going, he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman, named Martha, received him into her house.

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

And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said to them,

And Jesus being full of the Holy Spirit, returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the 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 at table.

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

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

And they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren, and they both were far advanced in years.

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.

Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

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

Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye give to others, it shall be measured to you again.

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

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

And it came to pass, that, while he executed the priests' office before God in the order of his course,

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

And he spoke this parable to certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

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

I tell you, No; but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

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

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

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find an accusation against him.

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

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

And behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about sixty furlongs.

And Jesus said to him, Verily I say to thee, This day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

According to the custom of the priests' office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

And one of the company said to him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

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

Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners to hear him.

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

Even the very dust of your city which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding, be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh to you.

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was 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 the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye are endued with power from on high.

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galileans, 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 among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanius the tetrarch of Abilene,

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

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

I am come to send fire on the earth, and what will I, if it is already kindled?

There was in the days of Herod the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was 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 increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

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

And Jesus returned in the power of the spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the surrounding region.

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

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

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

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

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

And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David.

And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

And it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, he took Peter, and John, and James, and went up upon a mountain to pray.

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

And when he was asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation.

And beginning at Moses, and all the prophets, he expounded 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, saying, What doth this parable mean?

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

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

And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

For with God nothing will be impossible.

And as they were thus speaking, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them, Peace be to you.

And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to you.

And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he expired.

Saying, Father, if thou art 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 be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

For to you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

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

And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,

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

And said to them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

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

Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means 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 came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain: and many of his disciples went with him, and many people.

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

And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net broke.

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

And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife far advanced in years.

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

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

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

And Mary arose in those 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 away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles shall be fulfilled.

And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending towards Jerusalem.

And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.

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

And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

But he that knew not, and committed things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom men have committed much, from him they will ask the more.

For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say to 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 so long in the temple.

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

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

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men.

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

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

Whoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery; and whoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband, committeth adultery.

And he said to them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

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

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

Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

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

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that its desolation is nigh.

And he came down with them, and stood in the plain; and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea-coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

Neither will they say, Lo here! or lo there! for behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

And the angel came to her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, 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.

And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

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

Then he said to them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!

There are not found returning to give glory to God, save this stranger.

And when he had come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

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

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

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

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

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, who was so named by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

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

Then said he to them, But now he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his sack: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.

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

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

Now 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 devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Even as they delivered them to us, who from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and ministers of the word;

He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much.

Let your loins be girt, and your lights burning;

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

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

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

And it came to pass, as he was in retirement praying, his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who say the people that I am?

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good 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 the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

And he said to his disciples, Therefore I say to you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

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

And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me.

Then he said to the disciples, It is impossible but that causes of sin will come: but woe to him by whom they come!

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

And he said to him, Arise, depart: thy faith hath made thee whole.

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

Therefore said he to them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest.

Then said Jesus to them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath-days to do good, or to do evil? to save 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 thy mother.

Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a boat with his disciples: and he said to them, Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they lanched forth.

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

And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

And when they had come to the place which is called Calvary, 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 shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

And others tempting him, sought from 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 the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

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

And one of the malefactors, who were hanged, railed on him, saying, If thou art Christ, save thyself and us.

And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, 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 came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

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

And when one of them that sat at table with him heard these things, he said to him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

And that servant who knew his lord'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: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;

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

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?

And I say to 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 the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

In the mean time, when there was gathered an innumerable multitude of people, so that they trod one upon another, he began to say to his disciples first of all, Beware ye 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 from the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to finish it?

And 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 away: but my word shall not pass away.

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through corn-fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and ate, rubbing them in their hands.

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

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

So likewise, whoever he is of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned himself about and said to the people that followed him, I say to you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless.

The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, 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 be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And he led them out as far as to Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to deposit my fruits?

And it came to pass, that as they were going in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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

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

And Jesus said to 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, that as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

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

Who was the son of Enos, who was the son of Seth, who was the son of Adam, who was the son of God.

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

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

And the devil taking him up upon a high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

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

Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized by him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

But woe to you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint, and rue, and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the others undone.

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

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

But those my enemies, who 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 mused in their hearts concerning John, whether he was the Christ, or not;

But woe to them that are with child, and to them that nurse infants in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shall be thrust down to hell.

And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground.

Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.

And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

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

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

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

And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying towards Jerusalem.

And the apostles, when they had returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place, belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

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

Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

Likewise, I say to you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Sell what ye have, and give alms: provide yourselves bags which become not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

And he was casting out a demon, and it was dumb. And it came to pass when the demon was gone out, the dumb spoke; and the people wondered.

And certain women, who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven demons.

And they beckoned to their partners, who were 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 killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent to thee; how often would I have gathered thy children, as a hen gathereth her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold, a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus, fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

And he said to them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

And when the day began to decline, then came the twelve, and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country around, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and secluded herself five months, saying,

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

The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying to him, Go out, 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 rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

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

Then he took the twelve, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.

And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,

And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath-days.

And he said to them, Ye are they who justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is abomination in the sight of God.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

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

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; 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, if he loseth one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he findeth it?

Then came to him certain of the Sadducees (who deny that there is any resurrection) and they asked him,

And when the people were assembled in crowds, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

But he said to 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 provisions for all this people.

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

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

And in the 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.

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

Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she loseth one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she findeth it?

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

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

And looking around upon them all, he said to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

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

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

And when many people were collected, and had come to him out of every city, he spoke by a parable:

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 to Pilate.

Then said he also to him that invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbors; lest they also invite thee again, and a recompense be made thee.

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

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all the things which 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 well that had been sick.

But some of them said, He casteth out demons through Beelzebub, the chief of the demons.

For it is written, He will give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:

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

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

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

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.

And they drew nigh to 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 to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

And sent his servant at supper-time, to say to them that were invited, Come, for all things are now ready.

Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,

And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and many people of the city were with her.

And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

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

And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores.

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

And he saith to him, Out of thy own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest me to be an austere man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow:

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

Then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and broke, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

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

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores,

Why then gavest thou not my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required my own with interest?

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

And in their hands they will bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

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

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

And if any man shall ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say to him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

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

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

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

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap: which neither have store-house, nor barn; and God feedeth them: How much more are ye better than the fowls?

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

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

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

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

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

And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?

If then God so clothe the grass, which is to-day in the field, and to-morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

And by chance there came down a certain priest that way; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

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

And he came and touched the bier: And they that bore him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say to thee, Arise.

And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also was the traitor.

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

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

And he turned himself to his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.

So that servant came, and showed 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 the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.

And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: Be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

And the whole multitude sought 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 the things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

The men of Nineveh shall rise 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 to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Ye are they who have continued with me in my temptations.

And which of you by solicitude can add to his stature one cubit?

Consider the lilies how they grow: They toil not, they spin not; and yet I say to you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

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

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

For I say to you, that none of those men who were invited, shall taste my supper.

And he that was 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 lying in a manger.

And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and held their peace.

Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

They answering, said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others say, that one of the ancient prophets is risen again.

But into whatever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets of the same, and say,

And his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation.

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

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

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly will they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

And Jesus answering, said to him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

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

And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet hath risen among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities, and diseases, and of evil spirits; and to many that were blind he gave sight.

And he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing,

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

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

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known, and come abroad.

And they that were afflicted with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

But so much the more a fame of him went abroad: and great multitudes came together to hear and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

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

For as the lightning that lighteneth from the one part under heaven, shineth to the other part under heaven; so shall also 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 to them, Verily I say to you, there is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children for the sake of the kingdom of God,

For which is greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am among you as he that serveth.

But Jesus turning to 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: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

For I say to you, that this which is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

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

(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that is the first born of his mother shall be called holy to the Lord)

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

To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, Why tempt ye me?

For the Holy Spirit will teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

When once the master of the house hath risen, and hath shut the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us; and he will answer and say to you, I know you not whence ye are:

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

He hath shown strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

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

And immediately he arose before them, and took up that on which he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

He said to him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?

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

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

He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

And Jesus answering them, said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was hungry, and they who were with him;

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

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

And he said to them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

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

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

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

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers to the prophets.

And when the messengers of John had departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

For I say to you, That to every one who hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even what 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 turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.

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

For he will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked, and spitefully treated, and spitted on;

And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bore fruit a hundred-fold. And when he had 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 show-bread, and gave also to them that were with him, which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?

When the men had come to him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us to thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

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

Therefore, whatever ye have spoken in darkness, shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets, shall be proclaimed upon the house-tops.

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

And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the neighboring region.

And he said to them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

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

They ate, they drank, they married wives, 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, as it was told to them.

It is like a grain of mustard-seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden, and it grew, and became a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.

And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

Go: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

Added yet this above 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 ye not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your ownselves that summer is now nigh at hand.

Remember Lot's wife.

And the devil said to him, If thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

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

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, before thou wilt 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, No, father Abraham: but if one shall go to them from the dead, they will repent.

And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staffs, nor bag, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

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

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

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

And certain of the Pharisees said to them, Why do ye that which it is not lawful to do on the sabbath-days?

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

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

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

And John calling two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and ready to die.

And he came by the spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

Carry neither purse, nor sack, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, who had demons a long time, and wore no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

Then they took him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed at a distance.

And they that heard it, said, Who then can be saved?

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 God most high? I beseech thee torment me not.

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

For behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts which never nourished infants.

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

And behold, men brought in a bed a man who was taken with the palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

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

In that day, he who shall be upon the house-top, and his furniture in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

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

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