and Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon,

and after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, and Salathiel begat Zorobabel,

And when they saw the star, they were exceedingly transported with joy.

Now when they were gone, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the infant and his mother by night, and flee into Egypt, and stay there, till I speak to thee, for Herod will search for the infant to destroy it.

Then Herod, perceiving that he was treated delusively by the Magians, was greatly exasperated, and he sent and slew all the male infants, that were in Bethlehem, and in all its territories, from their entering their second year and all under it, according to the time, which he had accurately enquired from the Magians.

and were baptized by him in Jordan, on making confession of their sins.

And Jesus, after his baptism, came straight from the water: and lo! the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as it were a dove, and coming upon him:

And as Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

And it was so, that when Jesus had concluded all these sayings, the multitudes were exceedingly struck with his teaching:

And Jesus hearing him, marvelled, and said to those who were following, Verily I say unto you, not even in Israel have I found so great faith.

But when the multitude saw it, they were astonished, and glorified God, who had given such power unto men.

And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying, Take care that no person know it.

And when they were coming out, behold, they brought unto him a man, dumb, a demoniac.

And beholding the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were fainting, and lying here and there, as sheep that had no shepherd.

And when they were gone, Jesus began to speak to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

AT that time Jesus walked through corn-fields on a sabbath-day; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.

And he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they who were with him?

how they went into the house of God, and did eat the loaves of shew-bread, of which it was not lawful for him or those who were with him to eat, but for the priests alone?

And all the multitudes were lost in amazement, and they said, Is not this the son of David?

And vast multitudes were gathered together unto him, insomuch that he entered into a vessel to be seated; and all the multitude stood on the beach.

and while the men were asleep, his enemy came and sowed zizane among the wheat, and departed.

And coming into his own country, taught them in their synagogues, so that they were exceedingly struck, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these miracles?

And they were offended at him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not disrespected, except in his own country, and in his own family.

And the king was grieved: but for his oath's sake, and on account of those who were with him, he commanded it to be given her.

And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up the superabundance of the fragments, twelve baskets full.

And they who had eaten, were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were greatly agitated, saying, It is his apparition. And they cried out with terror.

And they who were in the vessel, came and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.

and they besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment: and as many as touched it were cured.

Then his disciples approaching, said to him, Knowest thou how offended the Pharisees were at hearing that speech?

And they did all eat, and were filled: and took up a superabundance of fragments seven baskets full.

And they that had eaten were four thousand men, besides women and children.

And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.

And he was transformed before them; and his face shone as the sun, and his garments were white as the light.

And the disciples hearing it, fell on their face, and were exceedingly affrighted.

And when they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, Tell no man the vision, until the Son of man is risen from the dead.

And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a man, kneeling down to him, and saying,

And as they were returning into Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of men:

and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. And they were grieved exceedingly.

And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.

If then thy hand, or thy foot, lead thee to offend, cut them off, and cast them from thee: for it were better for thee to enter into life, halting or maimed, than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the fire, which is eternal.

And if thine eye lead thee to offend, pluck it out and cast it from thee, for it were better for thee to enter into life with one eye only, than having two eyes to be cast into hell-fire.

Then his fellow-servants, when they saw what was done, were exceedingly sorry, and came to their lord, and gave him an explicit account of all things that had passed.

For there are eunuchs, who were so from their mothers' womb; and there are eunuchs, who have been made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven. He that is capable of receiving, let him receive it.

Then were brought to him little children, that he should lay his hands upon them, and pray [for them]: but the disciples rebuked them.

But when his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

And the twelve, on hearing this, were filled with indignation against the two brethren.

And as they were going out of Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

AND when they drew nigh to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage to the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

But when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation;

And they sought to apprehend him; but were afraid of the people, for they held him as a prophet.

and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the entertainment: and they would not come.

Then he said to his servants, The wedding entertainment indeed is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy:

Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first marrying, died, and had no offspring, and left his wife to his brother;

And when the multitude heard it, they were amazingly struck with his doctrine.

Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut up the kingdom of heaven from men; for ye yourselves enter not in, and those who were coming in, ye suffer not to enter.

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those who were sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children to me, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not?

And except those days were shortened, there would be no flesh saved: but for the elect's sake these days shall be shortened.

for false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and give out great signs and wonders; so as to deceive, if it were possible, even the elect.

But as the days of Noah were, so also shall the coming of the Son of man be.

For as they were in the days preceding the deluge, eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,

But five of them were provident, and five foolish.

Those who were taking their lamps, took no oil with them:

But while they were gone away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they who were prepared went in with him to the marriage-feast: and the door was shut.

Then were the chief priests and scribes, and the elders of the people gathered together in the palace of the high-priest, called Caiaphas.

And as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Then as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessing, brake, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.

And coming, he found them asleep again, for their eyes were weighed down.

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretching out his hand, drew his sword, and striking at a servant of the high-priest, cut off his ear.

Then they who had apprehended Jesus, brought him to Caiaphas the high-priest, where the scribes and elders were assembled.

Then as he was going out at the gate, another maid-servant saw him, and saith to those who were there, This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth.

And as they were going out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him they compelled to carry his cross.

And when they were come to a place called Golgotha (which is called the place of a skull),

Then were crucified with him two robbers, one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

And they who were passing by reviled him, shaking their heads,

And in the same manner also, did the robbers who were crucified with him, revile him.

And, lo! the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the upper part to the bottom; and the earth was shaken; and the rocks were rent;

and the sepulchres were opened; and many bodies of saints, who slept, arose;

Then the centurion, and they who were with him, guarding Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things which were done, were exceedingly terrified, saying, Assuredly this was the Son of God.

Now there were many women on the spot, looking on at a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

And Mary Magdalen, and the other Mary, were there sitting opposite the sepulchre.

And as they were going to tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

And as they were going, some of the guards who were come into the city, had told the chief priests all things which had happened.

saying, Report, that his disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep.

So they took the money, and did as they were instructed. And this account is circulated among the Jews to this day.