"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,

"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.

that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.

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

Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.

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

He said, "A certain man had two sons.

He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

It happened, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him.

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

All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.

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

It happened, that when he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples."

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

Now great multitudes were going with him. He turned and said to them,

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

One of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. He entered into the Pharisee's house, and sat at the table.

Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,

Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every city and place, where he was about to come.

But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.

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

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

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

"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."

The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.

But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?"

Now it happened, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division,

He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me."

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.

Now it happened, while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret.

I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.

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

"If anyone comes to me, and doesn't disregard his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can't be my disciple.

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

He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath day.

He said to them, "This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled."

Behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia from Jerusalem.

Jesus said to him, "Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

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

One of the multitude said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me."

Don't be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.

Or if he asks for an egg, he won't give him a scorpion, will he?

'Even the dust from your city that clings to us, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

He entered and was passing through Jericho.

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

He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."

Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord.

Behold, I send forth the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high."

Now there were some present at the same time who told him about the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.

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

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

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.

"I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and don't do the things which I say?

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

There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth anxiety of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the waves;

Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and news about him spread through all the surrounding area.

See my hands and my feet, that it is truly me. Touch me and see, for a spirit doesn't have flesh and bones, as you see that I have."

The Lord said, "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat,

I tell you, it will be more tolerable in that day for Sodom than for that city.

They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.

Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,

He said to them, "Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man's life doesn't consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."

He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,

It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,

It happened about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.

He also said to his disciples, "There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.

Being asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, he answered them, "The Kingdom of God doesn't come with observation;

Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

"As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

Then his disciples asked him, "What does this parable mean?"

His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?"

It happened as he was on his way to Jerusalem, that he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee.

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

For everything spoken by God is possible."

As they said these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace be to you."

"I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you.

Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" Having said this, he breathed his last.

saying, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."

Every valley will be filled. Every mountain and hill will be brought low. The crooked will become straight, and the rough ways smooth.

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

Another came, saying, 'Lord, behold, your mina, which I kept laid away in a handkerchief,

But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.

It happened soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the Kingdom of God. With him were the twelve,

The ruler of the synagogue, being indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the multitude, "There are six days in which men ought to work. Therefore come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day!"

He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,

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

Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.

Don't judge, and you won't be judged. Don't condemn, and you won't be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.

It happened soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples, along with a great multitude, went with him.

It happened in these days, that he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.

When they had done this, they caught a great multitude of fish, and their net was breaking.

But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Rise up, and stand in the middle." He arose and stood.

Zacharias said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."

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

The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'

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

They will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Having said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

He said to them, "When you pray, say, 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven.

Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."

and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying "You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased."

but he who didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, 'Go!' and he goes; and to another, 'Come!' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.

"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and worked redemption for his people;

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

"Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men."

He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord, their God.

He wanted to fill his belly with the husks that the pigs ate, but no one gave him any.

Everyone who divorces his wife, and marries another, commits adultery. He who marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery.

He said to them, "I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven.

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

John answered them all, "I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,

But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'

Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

They arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.

"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.

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

neither will they say, 'Look, here!' or, 'Look, there!' for behold, the Kingdom of God is within you."

Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!"

When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.

As it happened in the days of Noah, even so will it be also in the days of the Son of Man.

As they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the Kingdom of God would be revealed immediately.

He said to them, "Foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!

Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this stranger?"

When he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it,

If you therefore will worship before me, it will all be yours."

The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"

It happened that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried.

When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

"So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly.

She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Then he said to them, "But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.

He spoke a parable to them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly.

After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us,

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

"Let your waist be dressed and your lamps burning.

Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"

Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.

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

It happened, as he was praying alone, that the disciples were with him, and he asked them, "Who do the multitudes say that I am?"

Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight."

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren't able to serve God and mammon."

He said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear.

The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

After these things he went out, and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, and said to him, "Follow me!"

He said to the disciples, "It is impossible that no occasions of stumbling should come, but woe to him through whom they come!

I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.

Then he said to him, "Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you."

There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.

Then he said to them, "The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest.

Then Jesus said to them, "I will ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?"

You know the commandments: 'Don't commit adultery,' 'Don't murder,' 'Don't steal,' 'Don't give false testimony,' 'Honor your father and your mother.'"

Now it happened on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples, and he said to them, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they launched out.

In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.

When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

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

Others, testing him, sought from him a sign from heaven.

He will 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 prepare a people prepared for the Lord."

I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"

One of the criminals who was hanged insulted him, saying, "If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!"

They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me."

It happened on one of those days, that he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. The power of the Lord was with him to heal them.

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

When one of those who sat at the table with him heard these things, he said to him, "Blessed is he who will feast in the Kingdom of God!"

That servant, who knew his lord's will, and didn't prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,

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

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury.

They said one to another, "Weren't our hearts burning within us, while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?"

"I tell you, my friends, don't be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.

Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn't first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

But when these things begin to happen, look up, and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near."

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.

Now it happened on the second Sabbath after the first, that he was going through the grain fields. His disciples plucked the heads of grain, and ate, rubbing them in their hands.

He said to them, "Which of you, if you go to a friend at midnight, and tell him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,

The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."

So therefore whoever of you who doesn't renounce all that he has, he can't be my disciple.

When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude who followed him, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith, no, not in Israel."

Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.

Therefore the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Doesn't each one of you free his ox or his donkey from the stall on the Sabbath, and lead him away to water?

to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.

He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

He reasoned within himself, saying, 'What will I do, because I don't have room to store my crops?'

As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord."

for I feared you, because you are an exacting man. You take up that which you didn't lay down, and reap that which you didn't sow.'

Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word." The angel departed from her.

But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God."

It happened, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.

It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.

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

Jesus summoned them, saying, "Allow the little children to come to me, and don't hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

But he said to them, "I must preach the good news of the Kingdom of God to the other cities also. For this reason I have been sent."

The devil, leading him up on a high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

He said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom."

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

"Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men."

But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, but you bypass justice and the love of God. You ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.

But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?"

It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

But bring those enemies of mine who didn't want me to reign over them here, and kill them before me.'"

As the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he was the Christ,

Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who nurse infants in those days! For there will be great distress in the land, and wrath to this people.

You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades.

Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.

The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.

All flesh will see God's salvation.'"

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the law to fall.

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

He led him to Jerusalem, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here,

He went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and traveling on to Jerusalem.

The apostles, when they had returned, told him what things they had done. He took them, and withdrew apart to a deserted place of a city called Bethsaida.

It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.

"I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God;

Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting."

Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.

He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. It happened, when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the multitudes marveled.

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

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

"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, like a hen gathers her own brood under her wings, and you refused!

It happened, while he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and begged him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean."

He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"

The day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said to him, "Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place."

After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,

For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed, when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels.

On that same day, some Pharisees came, saying to him, "Get out of here, and go away, for Herod wants to kill you."

but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers."

They asked him, "Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.

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 family of David;

He took the twelve aside, and said to them, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be completed.

As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,

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

He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.

He began to tell them, "Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.

But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore will they be your judges.

"Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep, and lost one of them, wouldn't leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?

Some of the Sadducees came to him, those who deny that there is a resurrection.

When the multitudes were gathering together to him, he began to say, "This is an evil generation. It seeks after a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah, the prophet.

But he said to them, "You give them something to eat." They said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we should go and buy food for all these people."

Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.

"Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go from house to house.

Whoever doesn't bear his own cross, and come after me, can't be my disciple.

Or what woman, if she had ten drachma coins, if she lost one drachma coin, wouldn't light a lamp, sweep the house, and seek diligently until she found it?

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

But they were filled with rage, and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.

He looked around at them all, and said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He did, and his hand was restored as sound as the other.

"He said to him, 'If they don't listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if one rises from the dead.'"

But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him.

When a great multitude came together, and people from every city were coming to him, he spoke by a parable.

"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.

The whole company of them rose up and brought him before Pilate.

He also said to the one who had invited him, "When you make a dinner or a supper, don't call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back.

An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.

Even so you also, when you have done all the things that are commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy servants. We have done our duty.'"

Those who were sent, returning to the house, found that the servant who had been sick was well.

But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons."

for it is written, 'He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you;'

He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.

He said, "I have observed all these things from my youth up."

He said, 'This is what I will do. I will pull down my barns, and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.

They drew near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.

For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each."

Even now the axe also lies at the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doesn't bring forth good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire."

He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, 'Come, for everything is ready now.'

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

As he said these things, all his adversaries were disappointed, and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

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

But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.

But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.

But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.

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

So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."

"He said to him, 'Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant! You knew that I am an exacting man, taking up that which I didn't lay down, and reaping that which I didn't sow.

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

He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them, and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude.

When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, "Don't cry."

They all as one began to make excuses. "The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please have me excused.'

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

Then why didn't you deposit my money in the bank, and at my coming, I might have earned interest on it?'

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

and, 'On their hands they will bear you up, lest perhaps you dash your foot against a stone.'"

They did so, and made them all sit down.

If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' say to him: 'The Lord needs it.'"

For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;

But seek God's Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.

The multitudes asked him, "What then must we do?"

Consider the ravens: they don't sow, they don't reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds!

They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.

It is like yeast, which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened."

They urged him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over." He went in to stay with them.

Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"

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

When the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until another time.

Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what must we do?"

But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?

By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.

He came near and touched the coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, "Young man, I tell you, arise!"

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

If then you aren't able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest?

He said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina away from him, and give it to him who has the ten minas.'

Turning to the disciples, he said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,

"That servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, maimed, blind, and lame.'

He stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I want to. Be made clean." Immediately the leprosy left him.

All the multitude sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.

for I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which you see, and didn't see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and didn't hear them."

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

The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'

But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.

Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?

Consider the lilies, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Again he said, "To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?

saying, 'This man began to build, and wasn't able to finish.'

For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper.'"

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

They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.

They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent.

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

They answered, "'John the Baptizer,' but others say, 'Elijah,' and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again."

But into whatever city you enter, and they don't receive you, go out into its streets and say,

His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished out of their sight.

He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God!

Jesus answering, said to him, "It has been said, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'"

He said to the disciples, "The days will come, when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.

Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and, "God has visited his people!"

But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.

In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight.

But he warned them, and commanded them to tell this to no one,

Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near.

I am no more worthy to be called your son. Make me as one of your hired servants."'

Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat, and celebrate;

For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light.

as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits, and they were being healed.

But the report concerning him spread much more, and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

Then he goes, and takes seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first."

for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so will the Son of Man be in his day.

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

He said to them, "Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for the Kingdom of God's sake,

For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn't it he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst of you as one who serves.

But Jesus, turning to them, said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, don't weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things.

For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: 'He was counted with transgressors.' For that which concerns me has an end."

He said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!"

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

He commanded him to tell no one, "But go your way, and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according to what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them."

and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."

But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, "Why do you test me?

for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say."

When once the master of the house has risen up, and has shut the door, and you begin to stand outside, and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!' then he will answer and tell you, 'I don't know you or where you come from.'

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

He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Immediately he rose up before them, and took up that which he was laying on, and departed to his house, glorifying God.

He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read it?"

It was told him by some saying, "Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you."

All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.

He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.

Jesus, answering them, said, "Haven't you read what David did when he was hungry, he, and those who were with him;

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

"Another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I can't come.'

He said to them, "Collect no more than that which is appointed to you."

Then with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people,

Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.

When John's messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

'For I tell you that to everyone who has, will more be given; but from him who doesn't have, even that which he has will be taken away from him.

and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, "A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."

Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?" They answered, "Caesar's."

For he will be delivered up to the Gentiles, will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on.

Other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit one hundred times." As he said these things, he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"

how he entered into the house of God, and took and ate the show bread, and gave also to those who were with him, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests alone?"

When the men had come to him, they said, "John the Baptizer has sent us to you, saying, 'Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?'"

"The servant said, 'Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.'

Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.

Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea, and in all the surrounding region.

He said to them, "The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath."

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

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

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and put in his own garden. It grew, and became a large tree, and the birds of the sky lodged in its branches."

and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.

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

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

For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.

Don't seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious.

When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near.

Remember Lot's wife!

The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread."

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

He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times."

"Another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.'

"He said, 'No, father Abraham, but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'

He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey -- neither staffs, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats apiece.

Peter said, "Look, we have left everything, and followed you."

For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.

"But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.

But some of the Pharisees said to them, "Why do you do that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath day?"

He sent them forth to preach the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

He said to him, "You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live."

Or perhaps, when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, everyone who sees begins to mock him,

John, calling to himself two of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for another?"

He called one of the servants to him, and asked what was going on.

A certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death.

He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,

Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way.

When Jesus stepped ashore, a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time met him. He wore no clothes, and didn't live in a house, but in the tombs.

They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest's house. But Peter followed from a distance.

Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?"

When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, "What do I have to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don't torment me!"

But they were terrified and filled with fear, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

For behold, the days are coming in which they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.'

but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and sulfur from the sky, and destroyed them all.

Behold, men brought a paralyzed man on a cot, and they sought to bring him in to lay before Jesus.

When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with John's baptism.

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

He will say, 'I tell you, I don't know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.'

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.