As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face which shall prepare thy way before thee;"

and preached, saying, "A stronger than I cometh after me, whose shoe latchet I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.

And as soon as he was come out of the water, John saw the heavens open, and the holy ghost descending upon him like a dove.

and saying, "The time is full come, and the kingdom of God is even at hand. Repent, and believe the gospel."

As he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting nets into the sea, for they were fishers.

And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James, the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, even as they were in the ship mending their nets.

And they marveled at his learning. For he taught them as one that had power with him, and not as the scribes did.

saying, "Let me be: what have we to do with thou, Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee, what thou art, thou art even that holy man promised of God."

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they demanded one of another among themselves, saying, "What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For he commandeth the foul spirits with power, and they obey him."

And forthwith, as soon as they were come out of the Synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.

And he said unto them, "Let us go in to the next towns, that I may preach there also: for truly I came out for that purpose.

And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.

But he, as soon as he was departed, began to tell many things and to publish the deed, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places, and they came to him from every quarter.

And anon many gathered together, insomuch that now there was no room to receive them: no, not so much as about the door. And he preached the word unto them.

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy; thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, arise, take up thy bed and walk?

And as Jesus passed by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sit at the receipt of custom and said unto him, "Follow me." And he arose and followed him.

And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat at meat also with Jesus and his disciples. For there were many that followed him.

And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, "How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?"

And Jesus said unto them, "Can the children of a wedding fast, while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

Also no man seweth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for then taketh he away the new piece from the old, and so is the rent worse.

In like wise, no man poureth new wine into old vessels, for if he do, the new wine breaketh the vessels, and the wine runneth out, and the vessels are marred. But new wine must be poured into new vessels."

And it chanced that he went through the corn fields on the Sabbath day; and his disciples, as they went on their way, began to pluck the ears of corn.

And the Pharisees said unto him, "Behold, why do they on the Sabbath day that which is not lawful?"

How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the hallowed loaves, which is not lawful but for the priests only to eat: and gave also to them which were with him?"

Wherefore, the son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath day."

And he said to them, "Whether is it lawful? To do a good deed on the Sabbath day, or an evil? To save a man's life, or to kill?" But they held their peace.

And he looked round about on them, angrily mourning on the blindness of their hearts. And said to the man, "Stretch forth thine hand." And he stretched it out: And his hand was restored, even as whole as the other.

For he had healed many, insomuch that they pressed upon him, for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

And he called James the son of Zebedee, and John, James' brother, and gave them Boanerges to name, which is to say, the Sons of Thunder.

And they came unto house, and the people assembled together again, so greatly that they had not leisure so much as to eat bread.

And when they that longed unto him heard of it, they went out to hold him. For they said, "He is too fervent."

So if Satan make insurrection against himself, and be divided, he cannot continue, but is it an end.

but he that blasphemeth the holy ghost shall never have forgiveness: but is in danger of eternal damnation."

And he answered them, saying, "Who is my mother, and my brethren?"

For whosoever doeth the will of God, he is my brother, my sister and mother."

and it fortuned as he sowed, that some fell by the wayside, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

but as soon as the sun was up, it caught heat: and because it had not rooting it withered away.

And he said unto them, "To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: But unto them that are without, shall all things be done in similitudes:

And they that are by the wayside, where the word is sown, are they to whom as soon as they have heard it, cometh immediately Satan and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

yet have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: and anon, as soon as any trouble and persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they fall.

And these are they that are sown among the thorns; which are such as hear the word of God,

and the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things enter in, and choke the word, and it is made unfruitful.

And he said unto them, "Is the candle lighted, to be put under a bushel, or under the table? And is it not, rather, lighted to be put on a candlestick?

For there is nothing so privy, that shall not be opened: neither so secret, but that it shall come abroad.

And he said, "So is the kingdom of God, even as if a man should sow seed in the ground,

and should sleep and rise up night and day: and the seed should spring, and grow up while he is not aware.

And as soon as the fruit is brought forth, anon he thrusteth in the sickle because that harvest is come."

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which when it is sown in the earth, is the least of all seeds that be in the earth:

But after that it is sown it groweth up, and is greatest of all herbs: and beareth great branches so that the fowls of the air may dwell under the shadow of it."

And with many such similitudes he preached the word unto them, after as they might hear it.

And the same day, when even was come, he said unto them, "Let us pass over unto the other side."

And they left the people, and took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other ships.

and he said unto them, "Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?"

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, "What fellow is this? For both wind and sea obey him."

And he asked him, "What is thy name?" and he answered him, saying, "My name is Legion, for we are many."

and all the devils besought him saying, "Send us into the herd of swine, that we may enter into them."

And behold, there came unto him one of the rulers of the Synagogue, whose name was Jairus: and when he saw him, he fell down at his feet,

While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, certain which said, "Thy daughter is dead: why diseasest thou the Master any further?"

As soon as Jesus heard that word spoken, he said unto the ruler of the Synagogue, "Be not afraid, only believe."

And he went in and said unto them, "Why make ye this ado and weep? The maiden is not dead, but sleepeth."

And took the maiden by the hand, and said unto her, "Talitha, cumi," which is by interpretation, "maiden I say unto thee, arise."

And when the Sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue. And many that heard him were astonished, and said, "From whence hath he these things? And what wisdom is this that is given unto him? And such virtues that are wrought by his hands?

Is not this that carpenter: Mary's son, the brother of James, and Joseph and of Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?" And they were offended by the reason of him.

And Jesus said unto them, "A prophet is not despised but in his own country, and among his own kin, and among them that are of the same household."

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust that is under your feet, for a witness unto them. I say verily unto you, it shall be easier for Sodom and Gomorra, at the day of judgment, than for that city."

And king Herod heard of him, for his name was spread abroad; And he said, "John Baptist is risen again from death, and therefore miracles are wrought by him."

Others said, "It is Elijah." And some said, "It is a prophet, or as one of the prophets."

But when Herod heard of him, he said, "It is John whom I beheaded, he is risen from death again."

John said unto Herod, "It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife."

And he said unto them, "Come ye apart into the wilderness, and rest awhile." For there were many comers and goers, and that they had no leisure for so much as to eat.

And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him saying, "This is a desert place, and now the day is far passed,

And as soon as he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

For they all saw him, and were afraid. And anon he talked with them, and said unto them, "Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid."

And as soon as they were come out of the ship, straight they knew him,

And whithersoever he entered into the towns, or cities, or villages, they laid their sick in the streets, and prayed him, that they might touch and it were but the edge of his vesture. And as many as touched him were safe.

And when they saw certain of his disciples eat bread with common hands, that is to say, with unwashen hands, they complained.

And when they come from the market, except they wash themselves they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have taken upon them to observe, as the washing of cups and cruses, and of brazen vessels, and of tables.

He answered and said unto them, "Well prophesied hath Isaiah of you hypocrites as it is written, 'This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.'

for ye lay the commandment of God apart, and ye observe the traditions of men as the washing of cruses and of cups, and many other such like things ye do."

But ye say, 'A man shall say to his father or mother, Corban; which is, that thou desirest of me, to help thee with, is given to God.'

There is nothing without a man that can defile him when it entereth into him, but those things which proceed out of him are those which defile the man.

For a certain woman, whose daughter had a foul spirit, heard of him, and came and fell down at his feet.

And Jesus said unto her, "Let the children first be fed. For it is not meet, to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto whelps."

And he said unto her, "For this saying, go thy way, the devil is gone out of thy daughter."

and looked up to heaven and sighted, and said unto him, "Ephphatha," that is to say, "Be opened."

And he said unto them, "How is it that ye understand not?"

And he looked up and said, "I see the men; For I see them walk as they were trees."

And his raiment did shine, and was made very white, even as snow: so white as no fuller can make upon the earth.

And Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Master, here is good being for us, let us make three tabernacles: one for thee, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

And there was a cloud that shadowed them. And a voice came out of the cloud saying, "This is my dear son, hear him."

And as they came down from the hill, he charged them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, till the son of man were risen from death again.

He answered and said unto them, "Elijah verily shall first come and restore all things. Also the son of man, as it is written, shall suffer many things, and shall be set at nought.

Moreover, I say unto you, that Elijah is come, and they have done unto him whatsoever pleased them, as it is written of him."

And they brought him unto him. And as soon as the spirit saw him, he tare him. And he fell down on the ground, wallowing and foaming.

And he asked his father, "How long is it ago, since this hath happened him?" And he said, "Of a child.

And often times casteth him into the fire, and also into the water, to destroy him. But if thou canst do anything, have mercy on us, and help us."

And the spirit cried, and rent him sore and came out: And he was as one that had been dead, insomuch that many said, "He is dead."

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, "The son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him, and after that he is killed he shall arise again the third day."

And whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me." John answered him, saying, "Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, which followeth not us and we forbade him, because he followeth us not."

But Jesus said, "Forbid him not. For there is no man that shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.