But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and immediately they told him of her.

And he healed many that were sick of various diseases, and cast out many demons; and allowed not the demons to speak, because they knew him.

And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek you.

When Jesus heard it, he said unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, your mother and your brothers outside seek for you.

And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

And these are they who are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

And these are they who are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.

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

And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From where has this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

And he could there do no mighty work, except that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.

And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes who sat with him, he would not reject her.

And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

And wherever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such things you do.

Making the word of God of no effect through your tradition, which you have delivered: and many such things do you.

And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, Why does this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.

Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receives me: and whosoever shall receive me, receives not me, but him that sent me.

But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Allow the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto 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,

And when you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.

But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

And except the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he has chosen, he has shortened the days.

And he said unto them, Be not amazed: you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.