He called the Twelve to him, and began to send them out as his Messengers, two and two, and gave them authority over foul spirits.

Immediately afterwards Jesus made his disciples get into the boat, and cross over in advance, in the direction of Bethsaida, while he himself was dismissing the crowd.

When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret, and moored the boat.

Hurried over the whole country-side, and began to carry about upon mats those who were ill, wherever they heard he was.

But Jesus called the ten to him, and said: "Those who are regarded as ruling among the Gentiles lord it over them, as you know, and their great men oppress them.

Whenever they betray you and hand you over for trial, do not be anxious beforehand as to what you shall say, but say whatever is given you at the moment; for it will not be you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

The words of the charge against him, written up over his head, ran thus--'THE KING OF THE JEWS.'

At midday, a darkness came over the whole country, lasting till three in the afternoon.

When the Sabbath was over, Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought some spices, so that they might go and anoint the body of Jesus.