And it happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

And He said to them, Let us go into the next towns so that I may proclaim there also. For that reason I came forth.

and He said to him, See that you say nothing to anyone. But go and show yourself to the priest, and offer those things which Moses commanded for your cleansing, for a testimony to them.

But going out, he began to proclaim it very much, and to spread about the matter, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was outside in deserted places. And they came to Him from every quarter.

And again He entered into Capernaum after some days. And it was heard that He was in a house.

And immediately many were gathered, so that none any longer had room, even to the door. And He proclaimed the Word to them.

And instantly knowing in His spirit that they reasoned so within themselves, He said to them, Why do you reason these things in your heart?

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority upon earth to forgive sins, He said to the paralytic,

And immediately he arose and took up his cot and went out before all. So that all were amazed and glorified God, saying, We never saw it this way.

And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eat with tax-collectors and sinners, they said to His disciples, How is it that He eats and drinks with tax-collectors and sinners?

And it happened that He went through the grainfields on the sabbath day. And as they walked His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain.

And the Pharisees said to Him, Behold, why do they do that which is not lawful on the sabbath day?

And they watched Him to see if He would heal him on the sabbath day, so that they might accuse Him.

And He spoke to His disciples, so that a small boat should stay near to Him, because of the crowd, lest they should press on Him.

For He had healed many, so that they pressed on Him in order to touch Him, as many as had plagues.

And He strictly charged them that they should not make Him known.

And He ordained twelve, that they should be with Him, and that He might send them out to proclaim,

And again a crowd came together, so that they could not even eat bread.

And if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

And He began again to teach by the seaside. And there was a great crowd gathered to Him, so that He entered into a boat and sat in the sea. And the whole crowd was on the land by the seaside.

And as he sowed, it happened that indeed some fell by the wayside, and the fowls of the air came and ate it up.

so that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.

And these are those by the wayside, where the Word is sown. And when they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the Word that was sown in their hearts.

For there is nothing hidden which shall not be revealed; nor became covered, but that it might come to the light.

And He said to them, Take heed what you hear. With that measure which you measure, it shall be measured to you. And to you who hear, more shall be given.

For he who has, more shall be given to him; and he who has not, from him shall be taken even that which he has.

For the earth brings out fruit of itself, first the blade, then the ear, after that the full grain in the ear.

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that are in the earth.

And evening having come, He said to them on that day, Let us pass over to the other side.

And there arose a windstorm, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was now full.

And He was in the stern of the boat, asleep on a headrest. And they awakened Him and said to Him, Master, do You not care that we perish?

And He said to them, Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?

And they feared exceedingly and said to one another, What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?

And he begged Him very much that He would not send them outside the country.

And all the demons begged Him, saying, Send us into the pigs, that we may enter into them.

And the ones who fed the pigs fled and told it in the city and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

And when He had come into the boat, the former demoniac begged Him that he might be with Him.

And he begged Him greatly, saying, My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come, lay Your hands on her, so that she may be healed, and she shall live.

and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and had not been bettered any, but rather came to worse,

And instantly the fountain of her blood dried up. And she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

And knowing instantly within Himself that power had gone out of Him, Jesus turned Himself around in the press and said, Who touched My clothes?

And He strictly warned them that no one should know this. And He said to give her something to eat.

And when the sabbath day had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him, were astonished, saying, Where does this one get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to him, that even such mighty works are done by his hands?

And He could do no work of power there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick ones, He healed them.

and commanded them that they take nothing in the way, except only a staff; no bag, no bread, no copper in the belt,

And He said to them, Wherever you enter into a house, abide there until you depart from that place.

And whoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Truly I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.

And they went out and proclaimed that men should repent.

And king Herod heard of Him (for His name had become well-known,) and he said that John the Baptist had been raised from the dead, and therefore mighty works operate in him.

Others said that it was Elijah. And others said that he is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man. And he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he did many things and heard him gladly.

And immediately going in with haste to the king, she asked, saying, I desire that you give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.

Send them away so that they may go to the surrounding fields and villages and buy loaves for themselves. For they have nothing to eat.

But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a phantom, and cried out.

they ran all around that neighborhood, and began to carry on cots those who were sick, wherever they heard He was.

And when they saw some of His disciples eating loaves with unclean hands, that is with unwashed hands, they found fault.

And He said to them, Do you do well to set aside the commandment of God, so that you may keep your own tradition?

But you say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, Corban! (that is, A gift to God, whatever you may profit by me)

There is nothing from outside a man which entering into him can defile him. But the things which come out of him, those are the ones that defile the man.

And He said to them, Are you also without understanding? Do you not perceive that whatever enters into the man from outside cannot defile him,

And He said, That which comes out of the man is what defiles the man.

The woman was a Greek, a Syro-phoenician by race. And she begged Him that He would cast the demon out of her daughter.

And looking up to Heaven, He sighed and said to him, Ephphatha! (that is, Be opened!)

And He commanded them, that they should tell no one. But the more He commanded them, so much the more they proclaimed it.

And knowing it, Jesus said to them, Why do you reason that it is because you have no loaves? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Have you still hardened your heart?

And after that He put His hands again on his eyes and made him look up. And he was restored and saw all clearly.

And Jesus and His disciples went out into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. And in the way He asked His disciples, saying to them, Who do men say that I am?

And He said to them, But who do you say that I am? And Peter answered and said to Him, You are the Christ.

And He charged them that they should tell no one of Him.

And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

And He spoke that saying openly. And Peter took Him and began to rebuke Him.

And He said to them, Truly I say to you that there are some of those who stand here who shall not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God come with power.

And there was a cloud that overshadowed them. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is My beloved Son. Hear Him.

And as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no one the things that they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

And they kept that saying within themselves, debating with one another what the rising from the dead is.

And they asked Him, saying, Why do the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

And He answered and told them, Elijah truly does come first and restores all things. And how has it been written of the Son of Man that He should suffer many things and be despised?

But I say to you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they desired, as it is written of him.

And wherever he seizes him, he dashes him. And he foams and gnashes his teeth and pines away. And I spoke to Your disciples that they should cast him out, and they could not.

And seeing that a crowd is running together, Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Dumb and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and enter no more into him!

And the spirit cried out, throwing him into convulsions, and came out of him. And he was like one dead, so that many said, He is dead.

And going out from there, they passed through Galilee. And He desired that no one should know.

But they did not understand that saying and were afraid to ask Him.

And He came to Capernaum. And being in the house, He asked them, What was it that you disputed among yourselves in the way?

And whoever shall offend one of these little ones who believe in Me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged around his neck and he were cast into the sea.

And if your hand offends you, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than to have two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched

And if your foot offends you, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life lame than to have two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched

And they brought children to Him, so that He should touch them. And His disciples rebuked those bringing them.

And when He had gone out into the way, one came running up and kneeled to Him, and asked Him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

And he was sad at that saying and went away grieved, for he had great possessions.

And Jesus answered and said, Truly I say to 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 sake,

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to Him, saying, Master, we desire that You should do for us whatever we shall ask.

And He said to them, What do you desire that I should do for you?

They said to Him, Grant to us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left hand, in Your glory.

But Jesus said to them, You do not know what you ask. Can you drink of the cup that I drink of, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

And they said to Him, We can. And Jesus said to them, You shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of, and with the baptism that I am baptized with you shall be baptized.

But Jesus called them and said to them, You know that they who are accounted rulers over the nations exercise lordship over them. And their great ones exercise authority on them.

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me!