and settled in a town called Nazareth, so that it could fulfill what was spoken by the prophets [Isa. 11:1 in the Hebrew text] that Jesus would be called a Nazarene.

His winnowing shovel [Note: This was a process whereby grain was tossed into the air so that the wind could blow the husks away, leaving only good grain on the ground] is in His hand and He will completely clear off His threshing floor [by removing all of the husks]. And He will gather His wheat into the barn, but will burn up the husks with a fire that will never go out."

Which of you, though he took thought therefore, could put one cubit unto his stature?

and yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his magnificence could array himself like one of these.

and Jesus said to the centurion, go thy way, what you believed could be done, is effected for you. and his servant was healed in that very hour.

When He reached the other side, in the district of Gadara, there faced Him two men, who were under the power of demons, who were just coming out from the tombs. They were such terrors that nobody could pass that way.

As they were going away, a man who could not talk and was demon-possessed was brought to him.

and after the demon had been driven out, the dumb man could talk. So the crowds were dumbfounded, saying, "Never before among the Jews was anything like this?

And summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could expel [them] and could heal every disease and every sickness.

And behold, [there was] a man who had a withered hand, and they asked him, saying, "Is it permitted to heal on the Sabbath?" in order that they could accuse him.

But the Pharisees went out {and plotted} against him in order that they could destroy him.

Then a demon-possessed man [who was] blind and mute was brought to him. And he healed him so that the [man who was] mute could speak and see.

And all the people were amazed and said, "Could this be the Son of David?"

besides, how could any one enter into the house of a man of might to rob him of his goods, except he first master the strong man? and then indeed he might plunder his house.

For I tell you, many prophets and upright men have longed to see what you see, and could not see it, and to hear what you hear, and could not hear it.

"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person finding a treasure hidden in a field. After finding it, he was so happy he hid it [again], then went out and sold everything he owned so he could buy that field.

There he could not do many miracles owing to their lack of faith.

Then immediately Jesus ordered the disciples to enter the boat and row on ahead of Him to the other side [i.e., to the west side of Lake Galilee] until He could send the crowds away.

They begged him if they could only touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.

But you say, 'Whoever says to his father or mother, I have given to God the money I could have helped you with;'

And Jesus having called his disciples, said, I feel compassion for the crowd, for already they remain with me three days, and they have nothing they could eat: and I will not leave them fasting, lest they be relaxed in 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?"

How could you not understand that I was not speaking to you about bread? But beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees!"

For what would a man be advantaged, though he could gain the whole world, if he should suffer the loss of his soul? or what will a man give as the ransom for his soul?

And having responded, Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here. If thou desire, we could make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not heal him."

Then came the disciples to Jesus secretly, and said, "Why could not we cast him out?"

He answered them, "[It was] because you had such little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith as [small as] a mustard tree seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to that place over there' and it would move. And nothing will be impossible for you [to do]." {[{[Some manuscripts contain the following verse:

"Yes," answered Peter. But, on going into the house, before he could speak, Jesus said: "What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings take taxes or tribute? From their sons, or from others?"

Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how many times could my brother sin against me and I forgive him? As many as seven times?”

And because he could not pay it, his master ordered him to be sold, yea, even his wife and children and all he had, and payment to be made.

But he wasn’t willing. On the contrary, he went and threw him into prison until he could pay what was owed.

And his master got angry and handed him over to the jailers to be tortured until he could pay everything that was owed.

Then children were brought to him so that he could lay his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.

Then Jesus' heart was moved with pity, and He touched their blinded eyes, and at once they could see again, and followed Him.

When His disciples saw this, they marvelled, saying, "How could the fig tree wither up so suddenly?"

The servants went out into the highways, and gathered together as many as they could find, both good and bad, and the wedding was furnished with guests.

And he said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here, not having wedding clothes?' But {he could say nothing}.

Then the Pharisees went {and consulted} so that they could entrap him with a statement.

If David then could call Him [i.e., Jesus] Lord, how could He be his son?"

And none of them could answer him again one word. Neither durst any from that day forth, ask him any more questions.

for unless the time was to be short, very few could escape, but for the sake of the converts the time shall be short.

So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, so that when I came back I could have collected my principal with interest.

and plotted in order that they could arrest Jesus by stealth and kill [him].

For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor!"

And from that time on, he began seeking a favorable opportunity in order that he could betray him.

Then He said to them, "My soul is extremely grieved, even to [the point where I could] die. Stay here and be alert with me [i.e., in prayer]."

And he came unto the disciples, and found them asleep, and said to Peter, "What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

And he came again [and] found them sleeping, {for they could not keep their eyes open}.

Or do you think that I could not ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, for they say this is the way it must be?"

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus in order that they could put him to death.

but they could not, although many false witnesses came forward to testify. At last two men came forward

When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

Then he released Barabbas for them, but [after] he had Jesus flogged, he handed [him] over so that he could be crucified.

As they were leaving [i.e., probably the city of Jerusalem], they met a man from Cyrene [Note: This was a city in the northern African country of Libya]. His name was Simon and they forced him to go with them so he could carry Jesus' cross [i.e., probably only the cross-beam portion].

and cry'd, you that could destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, now save thy self: if thou art the son of God, come down from the cross.