The people sitting in darkness saw a great light; and to them sitting in the room and shadow of death, light has sprung up to them.

And Jesus, passing away from thence, saw a man sitting by the custom-house, being called Matthew, and he says to him, Follow me; and having risen he followed him.

And these going forth, Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye forth into the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

But what went ye out to see? A man clad in soft garments? but they having soft things are in king's houses.

But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more eminent than a prophet.

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we wish to see a sign from thee.

And Jesus having come, saw a great crowd: and he felt compassion for them, and he cured their sick.

For false Christs, and false prophets, shall be raised up, and give great signs and wonders; so as to deceive, if possible, also the chosen.