And all the land of Judea and the Jerusalemites went out to him, and they were all immersed by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

And a voice occurred out of the heavens, Thou are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

And walking beside the sea of Galilee he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, the son of Simon, casting a net in the sea, for they were fishermen.

And having advanced a little from there he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets.

And they were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scholars.

saying, Oh no! What is with us and with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? Did thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou are, the Holy man of God.

And they were all amazed, so as to question among themselves, saying, What is this? What is this new doctrine, that he commands with authority, and the unclean spirits also obey him?

And having become evening when the sun set they brought to him all who were faring badly, and those who were demon-possessed.

And he healed many who were faring badly with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he did not allow the demons to speak, because they had recognized him.

And having found him, they say to him, All are seeking thee.

And straightaway many were gathered together, so as to accommodate no more, not even near the door. And he spoke the word to them.

And not being able to come near to him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was. And when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralyzed man lay.

And having seen their faith, Jesus says to the paralyzed man, Child, thy sins are forgiven thee.

But some of the scholars were sitting there, and deliberating in their hearts,

And straightaway Jesus, having perceived in his spirit that they so deliberated within themselves, said to them, Why do ye deliberate these things in your hearts?

Which is easier, to say to the paralyzed man, Thy sins are forgiven thee, or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed and walk?

And it came to pass, while he was dining in his house, that many tax collectors and sinners were dining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many, and they followed him.

And when Jesus heard it he says to them, Those who are strong have no need of a physician, but those faring badly. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners for repentance.

And John's disciples and those of the Pharisees were fasting. And they come and say to him, Why do John's disciples and those of the Pharisees fast, but the disciples with you do not fast?

And the Pharisees said to him, Look, why are they doing what is not permitted on the Sabbath day?

How he entered into the house of God under Abiathar the high priest, and ate the loaves of the presentation, which is not permitted to eat except for the priests. And he also gave to those who were with him?

And he says to them, Is it permitted to do good on the Sabbath day or to do harm, to save life or to kill? But they were silent.

And the Pharisees having gone out, they straightaway were making a plot with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, fell down before him, and cried out, saying, Thou are the Son of God.

And others fell on the rocky ground where it had not much soil. And straightaway it sprang up, because it had no depth of soil.

And these are those by the path where the word is sown. And whenever they may hear, straightaway Satan comes, and takes away the word that has been sown in their hearts.

And these in like manner are those being sown upon the rocky places, who, whenever they may hear the word, straightaway receive it with joy.

And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution develops because of the word, straightaway they are caused to stumble.

And these are those being sown in the thorns, who hear the word,

And these are those that were sown upon the good ground, who hear the word and receive it, and bear fruit, one thirty, and one sixty, and one a hundred.

And he said to them, Does the lamp come so that it might be put under the bushel or under the bed? Is it not so that it might be put on the lampstand?

For the earth bears fruit spontaneously, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

And he said, To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or by what parable shall we compare it?

And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.

And having sent the multitude away, they bring him along as he was in the boat. And other small boats were also with him.

And a great storm of wind develops, and the waves were thrown into the boat, so as for it now to be filling.

And he said to them, Why are ye cowardly this way? How have ye no faith?

Because he was often bound with shackles and chains, and the chains were pulled apart by him, and the shackles broken in pieces. And no man had strength to subdue him.

And he demanded him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion, because we are many.

And straightaway, Jesus allowed them. And the unclean spirits having come out, entered into the swine. And the herd stampeded down the slope into the sea, and were drowned in the sea. And there were about two thousand.

And they come to Jesus, and see the man who was demon-possessed, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind (the man who had the legion), and they were afraid.

And they ridiculed him. But he, having put them all out, takes the father of the child and the mother and those with him, and enters in where the child was laying.

And straightaway the little girl rose up and walked, for she was twelve years old. And they were amazed with a great amazement.

And having become Sabbath, he began to teach in the synagogue. And many who heard him were astonished, saying, How are these things in this man? and, What is the wisdom that was given to him, and such mighty works happen by his han

Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James and Joses and Judah and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended by him.

but shod with sandals, and, Do not wear two coats.

And as many as might not receive you nor hear you, as ye depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony to them. Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom or Gomorrah in the day of judgment than

And he said to them, Come ye yourselves in private into a desolate place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no opportunity even to eat.

And Jesus having come out, he saw a great multitude. And he felt compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.

And they all ate, and were filled.

And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.

For they all saw him, and were troubled. And straightaway he spoke with them, and says to them, Cheer up. It is I, fear not.

And he went up to them into the boat, and the wind ceased. And they were exceedingly amazed in themselves, extraordinarily so. And they wondered,

after running around that whole region around, they began to carry about on beds those who were faring badly, where they heard he was there.

And wherever he entered, into villages or cities or fields, they laid those who were feeble in the marketplaces, and besought him that if they might but touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched him were being healed.

And coming from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they bathe. And there are many other things that they have taken in to retain: washings of cups, and pots, and brazen vessels, and beds.)

And he said to them, Well do ye reject the commandment of God, so that ye may keep your tradition.

For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother, and, He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him perish in death.

But ye say, If a man should say to his father or mother, Whatever ye might be benefited from me is Corban, that is, an offering,

then ye no longer allow him to do anything for his father or his mother,

annulling the word of God by your tradition that ye have delivered. And many such like things ye do.

There is nothing outside the man, entering into him that can defile him, but the things coming out of him those are the things that defile the man.

And he says to them, Are also ye so without understanding? Do ye not perceive that everything outside that enters into the man cannot defile him,

And straightaway his ears were opened, and the bond of his tongue was loosened, and he spoke plainly.

And they were exceedingly astonished, saying, He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf to hear, and the mute to speak.

And his disciples answered him, From where will anyone be able to fill these men of loaves here in a desolate place?

And they ate and were filled. And they took up seven hampers of surplus fragments.

And those who ate were about four thousand, and he sent them away.

And knowing it Jesus says to them, Why do ye deliberate because ye have no loaves? Do ye not yet perceive nor understand? Have ye your heart still hardened?

And he says to them, But who do ye say that I am? And having answered, Peter says to him, Thou are the Christ.

Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

And he said to them, Truly I say to you, there are some of those who have stood here, who will, no, not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God come in power.

And Elijah with Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus.

For he knew not what he would say, for they were frightened.

And as they were coming down from the mountain, he commanded them that they should tell no man what they saw, except when the Son of man will rise from the dead.

And straightaway all the multitude, having noticed him, were startled. And running near they greeted him.

And he questioned the scholars, What are ye disputing with them?

And wherever it seizes him, it tears him, and he foams, and gnashes his teeth, and becomes limp. And I spoke to thy disciples that they might cast it out, and they were not able.

And Jesus said to him, If thou are able to believe, all things are possible to him who believes.

And when he came into the house, his disciples questioned him privately, We were not able to cast it out.

But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to question him.

And he came to Capernaum. And having become in the house he questioned them, What were ye deliberating among yourselves on the way?

But they were silent, for on the way they discussed among each other, who is greater.

For whoever may give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye are of Christ, truly I say to you, he will, no, not lose his reward.

And whoever may cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it is good for him instead, if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

where their worm does not perish, and the fire is not quenched.

where their worm does not perish, and the fire is not quenched.

where their worm does not perish, and the fire is not quenched.

But having answered, Jesus said to them, For your hard heart he wrote for you this commandment.

and the two will be in one flesh. So then they are no more two, but one flesh.

And they brought children to him, so that he would touch them. And the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them.

And the disciples were astonished at his words. But again having answered, Jesus says to them, Children, how difficult it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God.

And they were exceedingly astonished, saying among themselves, Then who can be saved?

And having looked at them, Jesus says, With men, impossible, but not with God. For with God all things are possible.

And having answered, Jesus said, Truly I say to you, there is no man who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, because of me, and because of the good-news,

And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And again having summoned the twelve, he began to tell them the things that were going to

But Jesus said to them, Ye know not what ye are asking. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? And to be immersed the immersion that I am immersed?

And they said to him, We are able. And Jesus said to them, Ye will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and the immersion that I am immersed ye will be immersed.

But to sit at my right hand or at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared.

But it is not so among you. Instead, whoever may want to become great among you, will be your helper,