The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the son of God.

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.

But after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, spreading the good news of the kingdom of the Messiah.

(for they were fishers) and Jesus said to them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

what have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to torment us? I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God.

and Jesus threatned him, be mute, said he, and come out.

where Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, who presently acquainted Jesus with it.

Jesus then mov'd with compassion, held out his hand, and touching him, said, I will, be thou healed.

immediately Jesus sent him away, severely charging him, have a care,

but as soon as he was gone, he began freely to talk of it, and blazed it about every where, so that Jesus could not go publickly into the city any more, but stay'd in the out parts, which were not much frequented, where people came to him from every quarter.

Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins are forgiven.

and immediately Jesus perceiving by his spirit, that they made these secret reflections, said, why do you entertain such suggestions?

at length as Jesus sat at table in Levi's house, several publicans and loose people sat down likewise in company with Jesus, and his disciples: for a good number of them had followed him.

Jesus hearing this, said to them, they that are in health, have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

Jesus answered, can the bridemen fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

the Pharisees watched Jesus, to see if he would heal him on the sabbath-day, that so they might accuse him.

But Jesus retired with his disciples towards the sea: where a great multitude followed him from Galilee, from Judea,

whilst Jesus was at the stern, asleep on a pillow: upon which they awak'd him, crying out, master, have you so little concern to let us sink? then he rose,

and as soon as Jesus was come out of the ship, he met a demoniack, who came from among the tombs, where he haunted,

but when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and prostrated himself before him.

and crying with a loud voice, said, "what injury have I done you, Jesus, thou son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, not to torment me."

(for Jesus had said to him, "come out of the man, thou impure spirit.")

and Jesus asked him, what is thy name? my name is legion, answered he: for we are many.

and he was very importunate with Jesus not to drive them away from that country.

Jesus immediately gave them leave. and the impure spirits quitting the possessed, entred into the swine, and the whole herd, which were about two thousand, ran down a precipice into the sea, and were there stifled.

when they were come to Jesus, and saw him that had been possessed with the legion of demons, sitting in his clothes, and in his right mind, they were afraid.

as he was embarking, the late demoniack desired, that he might be with Jesus.

however, Jesus refused him, and said, go home to thy friends, and tell them what great things the Lord hath done for thee, and how he hath had compassion on thee.

and he departed, and published in Decapolis, what Jesus had done for him: and all were filled with admiration.

When Jesus had repassed in the vessel to the other side, a crowd of people gathered about him, while he was nigh the sea.

so Jesus went with him, attended by a great crowd, that press'd about him.

but having heard of Jesus; she came behind him in the crowd, and touched his garment.

Jesus conscious of the influence he had exerted, immediately turned towards the crowd, and said, who touched my clothes?

Jesus, upon hearing that, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "be not afraid, only believe."

Jesus leaving that place, went into his own country, attended by his disciples.

but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family:

In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles.

Now the apostles met together in a body before Jesus, and gave him a full account, both of what they had done, and what they had taught.

then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while. for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat.

so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor. whereupon he gave them various instructions.

Jesus replied, do you your selves give them something to eat. shall we go then, said they, to purchase bread, to the value of two hundred denarii, for them to eat?

Jesus then having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, look'd up to heaven and gave thanks; then breaking the loaves, he gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people: for whom he likewise divided the two fishes.

Soon after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark for Bethsaida, on the opposite shore, while he was dismissing the people.

It was now late in the evening, and the bark in full sea, when Jesus, who was ashore all alone,

for they all saw him, and were greatly terrified. but at the instant Jesus spoke to them, and said, take courage, it is I, don't be afraid.

no sooner were they ashore, but the people, who presently perceiv'd it was Jesus,

The Pharisees, and certain Scribes from Jerusalem, came in a body to Jesus;

the Pharisees, and Scribes therefore ask'd Jesus, why don't your disciples observe the tradition of the antients? why do they take their meals without washing their hands?

Jesus answered, to such hypocrites as you may well be applied those words of the prophet Esaias, "this people honour me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Then Jesus having called all the people to him, said, attend every one of you, and understand.

Jesus leaving that place, went towards the frontiers of Tyre and Sidon; and entring into a house, desired to let nobody know it; but he could not be conceal'd.

Jesus therefore said to her, let the children first be satisfy'd; for it would not be decent to take the children's bread, and throw it to puppys.

then said Jesus to her, for this expression, go thy way, the demon has left your daughter.

Jesus then quitting the confines of Tyre and Sidon, and passing to the confines of Decapolis, came back to the sea of Gallilee.

Jesus taking him aside from the crowd, spit upon his fingers, and applied them to the ears and to the tongue of the deaf man.

and Jesus charg'd them not to mention it to any one; but the more be enjoin'd them, the more they publish'd it.

At that time, as the company were very numerous, and had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples, and said,

but Jesus fetching a deep sigh, said, why does this generation require a sign? I assure you, they shall have none.

they said to one another, this is because we did not take bread: which Jesus perceiving,

Afterwards Jesus went to Bethsaida, where they presented to him a blind man, whom they entreated Jesus to touch.

From thence Jesus went attended with his disciples to the villages of Cesarea Philippi. and ask'd them by the way, who do they say I am?

but Jesus return'd, and looking upon his disciples, he gave Peter this rebuke, be gone, thou adversary, your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine.

Six days after Jesus took Peter, James and John, and accompanied them up a high mountain in private; and was transfigured in their presence.

Moses and Elias likewise appear'd, and were in conference with Jesus.

then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, master, it is proper for us to be here: let us make therefore three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias.

and instantly looking round about, they did not see any other person but Jesus with them.

then said Jesus, incredulous people, how long shall I be with you? must I be always assisting you? bring him before me.

Jesus then asked the father, how long is it since this befel him? from his infancy, said the father.

Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.

Jesus observing the people came crowding to him, rebuked the evil spirit, saying, thou dumb and deaf spirit come out of the child, never to enter more, it is I command it.

but Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up, and he was perfectly recovered.

now when Jesus was retired to his own house, his disciples asked him in private, why could not we cast this spirit out?

Jesus answered, such a miracle is not effected but by prayer and fasting.

Upon this occasion John address'd himself to Jesus, saying, master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, tho' he did not belong to us, for which reason we opposed him.

but Jesus said, do not oppose him: for no man can speak evil of me, at the same time he works a miracle by virtue of my name.

Jesus departed from thence, and went towards the confines of Judea, thro' the country beyond Jordan: where the people resorting to him again, he renewed his instructions to them as usual.

but Jesus answered them, it was out of regard to your untractable temper, that Moses gave you this permission.

which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Jesus said to him, why do you call me good? there is but one, who is good, that is God.

then Jesus looking upon him with a favourable eye, said, there is one thing still to be done; go, sell all your estate, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, take up the cross, and follow me.

then Jesus looking round about, said to his disciples, how difficult a thing is it for those who have riches to enter into the gospel kingdom!

at this expression the disciples were much surpriz'd. but Jesus reassum'd the discourse, and said, how difficult a thing is it for those, who place their trust in riches, to enter into the divine kingdom?

but Jesus casting his eye upon them, said, what is impossible to men, is not so to God; for to God all things are possible.

Then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, you see we have left every thing to follow you.

Jesus answered him, I declare unto you, there is not a man who has forsaken his house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, out of love to me and to the gospel,

When they were on the road to Jerusalem, Jesus led the way, and they followed behind full of apprehension and fear. then Jesus calling the twelve apostles to him again, acquainted them with what should befal him.

but Jesus said to them, you know not what you ask. can you drink the cup, that I must drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I must be baptized?

and they said, we can. but Jesus replied, you shall indeed drink of the cup, that I must drink of, and be baptized with the baptism, with which I must be baptized; but to sit on my right hand,

So that Jesus called them to him, and said, you know that the rulers of the Gentiles domineer over them, and their great ones treat them in an imperious manner;

when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he cried out, and said, Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.

Jesus therefore stood still, and ordered him to be called; so they called to the blind man, and said, take courage, rise, he calls you.

upon which he threw off his loose coat, and went to Jesus;

and Jesus said to him, go your way, your faith has cur'd you, and immediately he had sight, and followed Jesus in the road.

As they came near to Jerusalem, about Bethphage and Bethany, by the mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, and said to them:

and they answered as Jesus had directed, so they let them go.

then they brought the colt to Jesus, and throwing their garments upon it, he mounted thereon.

Jesus having made his entrance into Jerusalem, went into the temple, and after he had survey'd the whole, it being then late, he departed with the twelve to Bethany.

thereupon Jesus said to the fig-tree, "no one shall ever eat any fruit of yours." and his disciples took notice of it.

Being arrived at Jerusalem, Jesus went into the temple, and began to turn out those that bought and sold there; he overthrew the table of Money-changers, and the stalls of those that sold doves.

but at night Jesus withdrew from the city.