And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a leather girdle about his loin. And he ate locusts and wild honey.

And immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him.

And walking along beside the sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

And when He going farther from there a little, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets.

They all were amazed, so as to question among themselves, saying, What is this? What new doctrine is this? For He even commands the unclean spirits with authority, and they obey Him.

But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and at once they told Him about her.

And He said to them, Let us go into the next towns so that I may proclaim there also. For that reason I came forth.

and He said to him, See that you say nothing to anyone. But go and show yourself to the priest, and offer those things which Moses commanded for your cleansing, for a testimony to them.

But going out, he began to proclaim it very much, and to spread about the matter, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was outside in deserted places. And they came to Him from every quarter.

And immediately many were gathered, so that none any longer had room, even to the door. And He proclaimed the Word to them.

And instantly knowing in His spirit that they reasoned so within themselves, He said to them, Why do you reason these things in your heart?

Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and take up your cot and walk?

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority upon earth to forgive sins, He said to the paralytic,

I say to you, Arise, and take up your cot, and go to your house.

And immediately he arose and took up his cot and went out before all. So that all were amazed and glorified God, saying, We never saw it this way.

And as He passed on, He saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the tax-office. And He said to him, Follow Me. And he arose and followed Him.

And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eat with tax-collectors and sinners, they said to His disciples, How is it that He eats and drinks with tax-collectors and sinners?

The disciples of John and those of the Pharisees were fasting. And they came and said to Him, Why do John's disciples and those of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?

And He said to them, The sabbath came into being for man's sake, and not man for the sabbath's sake.

And they watched Him to see if He would heal him on the sabbath day, so that they might accuse Him.

And Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples. And a great crowd from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea,

And He spoke to His disciples, so that a small boat should stay near to Him, because of the crowd, lest they should press on Him.

For He had healed many, so that they pressed on Him in order to touch Him, as many as had plagues.

And unclean spirits, when they saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried, saying, You are the Son of God!

And again a crowd came together, so that they could not even eat bread.

No one can enter into a strong one's house and plunder his goods, except he first binds the strong man. And then he will plunder his house.

Truly I say to you, All sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and blasphemies with which they shall blaspheme.

And He began again to teach by the seaside. And there was a great crowd gathered to Him, so that He entered into a boat and sat in the sea. And the whole crowd was on the land by the seaside.

Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow.

so that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.

But they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Afterward when affliction or persecution arises for the Word's sake, they are immediately offended.

And He said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

But when it has been sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out great branches, so as to enable the birds of the air to roost under its shade.

And there arose a windstorm, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was now full.

And He awakened and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace! Be still! And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

And He said to them, Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?

And they feared exceedingly and said to one another, What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?

And they came over to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes.

And when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshiped Him,

And immediately Jesus allowed them. And the unclean spirits went out and entered into the pigs. And the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea (they were about two thousand), and were choked in the sea.

And the ones who fed the pigs fled and told it in the city and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

And they came to Jesus and saw him who had been demon-possessed, and had the legion, sitting and clothed and right-minded, the one who had the legion. And they were afraid.

And Jesus having crossed again by boat to the other side, a large crowd collected on Him. And He was near the sea.

And, behold, one of the synagogue rulers came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet.

And he begged Him greatly, saying, My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come, lay Your hands on her, so that she may be healed, and she shall live.

And His disciples said to Him, You see the crowd pressing on You, and do You say, Who touched Me?

And He looked around to see her who had done this thing.

While He still spoke, they came from the synagogue ruler's house, saying, Your daughter is dead; why do you still trouble the Teacher?

And He came to the synagogue ruler's and saw a tumult, and weeping and much wailing.

And He took the child's hand and said to her, Talitha koumi; (which interpreted is, Little girl, I say to you, Arise!)

And whoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Truly I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.

For Herod himself had sent out and laid hold on John and had bound him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. For he had married her,

and John had said to Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.

And the crowds saw them leaving, and many knew Him. And they ran together on foot there, out of the cities. And they went before them and came together to Him.

And going out Jesus saw a large crowd. And He was moved with compassion toward them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.

Send them away so that they may go to the surrounding fields and villages and buy loaves for themselves. For they have nothing to eat.

He said to them, How many loaves do you have? Go and see. And when they knew, they said, Five, and two fish.

And when evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He was alone on the land.

And He saw them toiling in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them. And about the fourth watch of the night He came toward them walking on the sea, and would have passed by them.

But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a phantom, and cried out.

For they all saw Him and were troubled. And immediately He talked with them, and said, Be of good cheer. I AM! Do not be afraid.

And when they saw some of His disciples eating loaves with unclean hands, that is with unwashed hands, they found fault.

And He said to them, Do you do well to set aside the commandment of God, so that you may keep your own tradition?

But you say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, Corban! (that is, A gift to God, whatever you may profit by me)

But Jesus said to her, Let the children first be filled. For it is not right to take the children's loaves and to throw it to the dogs.

And she answered and said to Him, Yes, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, He came to the Sea of Galilee, in the midst of the borders of the Decapolis.

And He commanded them, that they should tell no one. But the more He commanded them, so much the more they proclaimed it.

So they ate and were filled. And they took up over and above seven lunch baskets of fragments.

And He sighed deeply in His spirit and said, Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I say to you, There shall no sign be given to this generation.

Do you have eyes and do not see? Do you have ears and do not hear? And do you not remember?

And He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spat on his eyes and had put His hands on him, He asked Him if he saw anything.

And he looked up and said, I see men as trees, walking.

And after that He put His hands again on his eyes and made him look up. And he was restored and saw all clearly.

And Jesus and His disciples went out into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. And in the way He asked His disciples, saying to them, Who do men say that I am?

And they answered, John the Baptist. But others say Elijah, and others say one of the prophets.

And He said to them, But who do you say that I am? And Peter answered and said to Him, You are the Christ.

For whoever will save his life shall lose it; but whoever shall lose his life for My sake and the gospel's, he shall save it.

And He said to them, Truly I say to you that there are some of those who stand here who shall not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God come with power.

For he did not know what to say, for they were very much afraid.

And suddenly, looking around, they did not see anyone any more, except Jesus alone with themselves.

And they asked Him, saying, Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they desired, as it is written of him.

And coming to His disciples, He saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.

And they brought him to Him. And when he saw Him, the spirit immediately convulsed him. And he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming.

And the spirit cried out, throwing him into convulsions, and came out of him. And he was like one dead, so that many said, He is dead.

And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out demons in Your name, and he does not follow us. And we forbade him, because he does not follow us.

For whoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, truly I say to you, He shall not lose his reward.

And whoever shall offend one of these little ones who believe in Me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged around his neck and he were cast into the sea.

And the two of them shall be one flesh. So then they are no longer two, but one flesh.

And they brought children to Him, so that He should touch them. And His disciples rebuked those bringing them.

But when Jesus saw, He was much displeased and said to them, Allow the little children to come to Me and do not hinder them. For of such is the kingdom of God.

Truly I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter into it.

Then Peter began to say to Him, Lo, we have left all and have followed You.

And Jesus answered and said, Truly I say to you, There is no man that has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands for my sake and the gospel's sake,

But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, let him be your servant.

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me!

And answering Jesus said to him, What do you desire that I should do to you? The blind man said to Him, My Lord, that I may see again.

And Jesus said to him, Go, your faith has healed you. And instantly he saw again, and he followed Jesus in the way.

And if anyone says to you, Why do you do this? Say that the Lord has need of him, and immediately he will send him here.