and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!

And he said to them, For this reason every scribe discipled to the kingdom of the heavens is like a man that is a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.

And it happened that when Jesus had finished these parables he went away from there.

And he came to his hometown [and] began to teach them in their synagogue, so that they were amazed and said, "From where did this man [get] this wisdom and these miracles?

So they were prejudiced against Him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is no where less honoured than in his own country, and in his own family.

And he did not perform many miracles in that place because of their unbelief.

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus

and said to his attendants, "This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead, and that is why the powers are at work through him."

but that he was afraid of the people; for they esteemed him as a prophet.

Wherefore he promised with an oath, that he would give her whatsoever she would ask.

And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;

When Jesus had heard that, he departed thence by ship into a desert place out of the way. And when the people had heard thereof, they followed him afoot out of their cities.

And Jesus went forth and saw much people: and his heart did melt upon them, and he healed of them those that were sick.

Now [when it] was evening, the disciples came to him saying, "The place is desolate and the hour {is late}. Release the crowds so that they can go away into the villages [and] purchase food for themselves."

but Jesus said to them, that's needless, let them eat what you have.

And, giving orders that the multitudes should recline upon the grass, - taking the five loaves and the two fishes, - looking up into the heaven, he blessed; and, breaking, gave, the disciples, the loaves, and the disciples unto the multitude.

And they did all eat, and were sufficed. And they gathered up of the gobbets that remained twelve baskets full.

But those that had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

But seeing that the wind was strong, he was afraid. And beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me!

Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, "Of a truth thou art the son of God."

And [when] the men of that place recognized him, they sent [word] into that whole surrounding region, and they brought to him all those {who were sick}.

And they were imploring him that they might only touch the edge of his cloak, and all those who touched [it] were cured.

Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees that were of Jerusalem, saying:

"How is it that your disciples break the traditions of our ancestors? For they do not wash their hands when they eat food."

But He answered, "Why do you too break God's command for the sake of the rules that have been handed down to you?

For God commanded saying, Honour father and mother; and, He that speaks ill of father or mother, let him die the death.

But ye say, 'Every man shall say to his father or mother: That which thou desirest of me to help thee with, is given God.'

And so shall he not honour his father or his mother. And thus have ye made, that the commandment of God is without effect, through your traditions.

'This is a people that honor me with their lips, While their hearts are far removed from me;

They are worshiping me for nothing [because they are] teaching principles that are [merely] the requirements of men.'"

It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth--this defiles a person."

Then the disciples came [and] said to him, "Do you know that the Pharisees were offended [when they] heard this saying?"

And he answered [and] said, "Every plant that my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted.

then Peter said to him, tell us the meaning of that expression.

Do you not understand that everything that enters into the mouth goes into the stomach and is evacuated into the latrine?

But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these defile the person.

It is out of the heart that evil thoughts come, as well as murder, adultery, sexual immorality, stealing, false testimony, and slander.

These are the things that defile a person. But eating with unwashed hands does not defile a person!"

On going away from that place, Jesus retired to the country round Tyre and Sidon.

And behold, a Canaanite woman from that district came [and] cried out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter [is] severely possessed by a demon!"

He replied, "It was only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel that I was sent."

So she said, "Yes, Lord, for even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table."

Then Jesus answered [and] said to her, "O woman, your faith [is] great! Let it be done for you as you want." And her daughter was healed from that hour.

Jesus having left that place, drew nigh to the sea of Galilee, and went up a mountain, where he sat down.

And great multitudes came to him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:

so that the crowds wondered, seeing dumb speaking, crippled sound, lame walking, and blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.

Afterwards Jesus called his disciples to him, and said: "My heart is moved at the sight of all these people, for they have already been with me three days and they have nothing to eat; and I am unwilling to send them away hungry, for fear that they should break down on the way."

And the disciples said to him, "Where in [this] desolate place {can we get} so much bread that such a great crowd could be satisfied?"

And they did all eat, and were sufficed. And they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.

but they that ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.

The Pharisees also and the Sadducees came, and, tempting, desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.

He answered and said unto them, "At even ye say, 'We shall have fair weather,' and that because the sky is red:

And in the morning, ye say, 'Today shall be foul weather,' and that because the sky is cloudy and red. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the fashion of the sky: and can ye not discern the signs of the times?

"It is a wicked and immoral age that is hankering for a spectacular sign, so no sign will be given it but the sign of Jonah." Then He left them and went away.

When the disciples arrived at the other side of the Lake, they found that they had forgotten to bring any bread;

And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, That it is because we did not take bread.

But knowing [this], Jesus said, "Why are you discussing among yourselves that you did not take bread, [you] of little faith?

Do you not understand yet or remember that five thousand people [were fed] with five loaves of bread and how many baskets [of pieces] were picked up [afterward]?

Or that four thousand people [were fed] with seven loaves of bread and how many baskets [of pieces] were picked up [afterward]?

How do you not understand that I did not speak to you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees!"

Then they understood that he did not say to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Now [when] Jesus came to the region of Caesarea {Philippi}, he began asking his disciples, saying, "Who do people say [that] the Son of Man is?"

They said, "Some say that thou art John Baptist, some Elijah, some Jeremiah, or one of the prophets."

He said to them, "But who do you say [that] I am?"

And Jesus answered, and said to him, "Happy art thou, Simon the son of Jonas, for flesh and blood hath not opened unto thee that, but my father which is in heaven.

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it!

Then he commanded the disciples that they should tell no one that he was the Christ.

From that time [on] Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many [things] from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised on the third day.

And Peter, protesting, said to him, Be it far from you, Lord; it is impossible that this will come about.

But turning round, he said to Peter, Get away behind me, Satan; thou art an offence to me, for thy mind is not on the things that are of God, but on the things that are of men.

for he that would save his life shall lose it; but he that would lose his life for my sake shall find it.

What good will it do a man to gain the whole world, if he forfeits his life? or what will a man give that is of equal value with his life?

For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and at that time he will reward each one according to {what he has done}.

Truly I say to you, that there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."

So Peter answered [and] said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good [that] we are here! If you want, I will make here three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah."

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and there was a voice from the cloud that said-- "This is my Son, the Beloved, in whom I delight; him you must hear."

And when the disciples heard that, they fell on their faces, and were sore afraid.

And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, "See that ye tell the vision to no man, till the son of man be risen again from death."

And the disciples asked him, saying, "Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"

But I say to you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did with him whatever they wanted. In the [same] way also the Son of Man is going to suffer [at] their hands."

Then the disciples understood that he had spoken to them about John the Baptist.

When Jesus and His disciples met the crowd [that was gathered], a man came kneeling down to Jesus and saying to Him,

And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him and the boy was healed from that hour.

After that the disciples came to Jesus and privately asked, "Why is it we could not drive it out?"

He answered them, "Because you have so little faith! For I solemnly say to you, if you have the faith that is living like a grain of mustard, you can say to this mountain, 'Move over from here to yonder,' and it will move over, and nothing will be impossible for you to do."

And when they were come to Capernaum, they that were wont to gather poll money, came to Peter and said, "Doth your Master pay tribute?"

Peter saith to him, From aliens. Jesus saith unto him, In that case then the children are free.

But so that we do not give offense to them, go out to the sea, cast [a line with] a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And [when you] open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take that [and] give [it] to them for me and you."

At that time the disciples came up to Jesus, saying, "Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

and said, I tell you truly, that if you do not turn and become like little children, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Therefore, any one who will humble himself like this child-- that man shall be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

and whoever shall receive one that is like such a child, in my name, receiveth me.

But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him that {a large millstone} be hung on his neck and he be drowned in the depths of the sea.

Woe to the world because of causes for stumbling, for [it is] a necessity [that] causes for stumbling come; nevertheless, woe to the person through whom the cause for stumbling comes.

And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw [it] from you! It is better for you to enter into life crippled or lame than, having two hands or two feet, to be thrown into the eternal fire!

And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw [it] from you! It is better for you to enter into life one-eyed than, having two eyes, to be thrown into fiery hell!

"See to it that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven constantly see the face of my Father [who is] in heaven.

For the Son of man has come to save that which was lost.

What do you think? If {a certain man has} a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go [and] look for the one that wandered away?

And if he happens to find it, truly I say to you that he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that did not wander away.