(for they were fishermen,) and Jesus said unto them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men:

and immediately they left their nets and followed Him.

and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the men he had hired, and went along with Him.

And they went into Capernaum: and going directly into the synagogue on the sabbath, He taught the people: and they were astonished at his doctrine;

And they were all amazed, so that they inquired of each other, saying, What is this, what new kind of doctrine is this? for He commands with authority even the impure spirits, and they obey Him.

And as soon as they came out of the synagogue, they went into the house of Simon and Andrew, together with James and John.

And Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever: and they immediately told Him of her:

And in the evening, when the sun set, they brought to Him all that were ill, and demoniacs:

and He healed many that were ill of various diseases, and cast out many devils, and suffered not the devils to say that they knew Him.

And Simon, and they that were with him, went in quest of Him:

and when they found Him, they said to Him, all the people are seeking for thee.

But when he was gone he began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the report: so that Jesus could no more go openly into the city, but kept out in country places: and they came to Him from all parts.

and not being able to come near to Him for the croud, they uncovered the roof where He was, and when they had made an openning, they let down the couch on which the paralytic was laid.

And Jesus, who knew immediately in his spirit that they were thus reasoning within themselves, said unto them, Why do ye dispute these things in your hearts?

And he instantly arose, and taking up his couch, went out before them all, so that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, we never saw the like.

And as He sat at table in his house, many publicans and sinners also sat down with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed Him.

And the scribes and pharisees, when they saw Him eating with publicans and sinners, said to his disciples, What is the meaning that He eateth with publicans and sinners?

Which Jesus hearing, saith unto them, They that are in health have no need of a physician, but they that are ill: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

And as the disciples of John, and of the pharisees used to fast, they came to Him, saying, Why do the disciples of John and of the pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

And Jesus said unto them, Can the bridemen fast, when the bridegroom is with them? while the bridegroom is with them, they cannot fast:

but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them; and then shall they fast.

And as He was going thro' the corn-fields on the sabbath-day, his disciples began as they went along to pluck the ears of corn.

And the pharisees said to Him, See, why do they what is not lawful to be done on the sabbath-day?

and they watched Him, whether He would heal him on the sabbath-day, that they might accuse Him.

then saith He to them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? but they were silent.

Therefore He spake to his disciples, that there might be a small vessel attending Him, because of the multitude, least they should throng Him: for He had healed many,

And impure spirits, when they saw Him, fell down before Him, and cried out, saying, Thou art the Son of God:

Then going up into a mountain, He calleth for such as He saw fit, and they came to Him:

And they went into a house, and the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat.

And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on Him; for they said He spends Himself too much.

Verily I tell you, that all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith they may blaspheme:

for they said, He hath an impure spirit.

and there was a multitude sitting about Him, and they said to Him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren are without inquiring for thee.

that in seeing they may see and not perceive, and in hearing they may hear and not understand, least they should be converted, and their sins be forgiven them.

The sower is he that soweth the word. And these are they by the way-side:

where the word is sown; but when they have heard it, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

And in like manner, they that are sown as on stony grounds are such, as when they hear the word,

immediately receive it with joy, but have no root in themselves, and so continue but for a short season: and then, when affliction cometh, or persecution on account of the word, they are as soon offended.

And these are they who are like seed sown on good ground: such as hear the word, and receive it; and bring forth fruit, some thirty-fold, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

And in many such parables spake He the word to them, as they had ability to hear it: but spake not to them without a parable.

So they dismissed the multitude, and took Him as He was in the ship. But there were other small vessels likewise with Him.

And He was in the stern asleep on a pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, art thou under no concern that we are perishing?

And they were exceedingly afraid, and said to one another, Who is this? that even the wind and the sea obey Him?

And they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

And they that were feeding the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what was done:

and they come to Jesus, and see the demoniac, who had been possessed by the legion, sitting and clothed, and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

and concerning the swine, they intreated Him to depart from their borders.

and he departed, and published in Decapolis, how great things Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed.

And they laughed at Him: but when He had turned them all out, He taketh the father, and the mother of the child, and those three that were with Him, and goes in where the child was laid:

and immediately the damsel rose up and walked; for she was twelve years old; and they were struck with great astonishment.

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? and are not his sisters here among us? and they were prejudiced against Him.

And they went forth, and preached that men should repent.

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

And the apostles came together to Jesus, and told Him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

And He said to them, Come ye yourselves apart into a retired place, and rest a little: for there were many coming and going, and they had not time even to eat.

And they went away privately in a ship into a desert place.

And when Jesus came out of the ship, He saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion towards them; because they were as sheep without a shepherd: and He began to teach them many things.

dismiss them, that they may go into the country-places and villages round about, and buy themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat.

But He answered them, Do ye give them something to eat. And they say to Him, shall we go and buy two hundred penny-worth of bread, and give them to eat?

But He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they had examined, they said, Five, and two fishes.

and they sat down in an oblong square, an hundred by fifty.

And they did all eat and were fully satisfied.

And they took up of the fragments of the bread, and of the fishes, twelve baskets full.

And they that had eaten were about five thousand men.

But they seeing Him walking upon the water, thought it was an apparition, and cried out: for they all saw Him and were frighted.

And He went up into the ship to them, and the wind ceased, and they were exceedingly amazed in themselves, and wondered: not considering the miracle of the loaves,

And they passed over and came to the country of Gennesaret, and put to shore:

and when they came out of the ship, immediately the people knew Him, and ran through all the country,

and carried about in beds those that were sick, where they heard He was.

And wherever He came into their towns, or cities, or villages, they laid the sick in the streets, and intreated Him that they might but touch the border of his garment, and as many as touched it were healed.

and when they saw some of his disciples eating with impure (that is, unwashed) hands, they found fault:

for the pharisees, and indeed all the Jews, do not eat till they have washed their hands thoroughly, observing the tradition of the ancients.

And when they come from the market, they do not eat till they have washed. And there are many other things, which they have received to observe, as the washing of cups, and pots, and brass-vessels, and seats.

and in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the injunctions of men.

And they brought to Him a deaf man, who had likewise an impediment in his speech, and pray Him to put his hand upon him.

And He charged them to tell no one, but the more He charged them, the more they published it:

In those days, there being again a very great multitude, and they having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to Him,

and saith unto them, I have compassion on the multitude, for they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:

and if I send them away fasting to their own home, they will faint by the way; for some of them are come from far.

And He asked them, How many loaves have ye? and they said, Seven.

And He ordered the people to sit down upon the ground: and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and brake them, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the multitude.

And they had a few small fishes: and He blessed them, and bid them set them also before the people.

And they did eat and were satisfied: and they took up what were left, to wit of fragments seven baskets:

and they that had eaten were about four thousand. And then He dismissed them.

And his disciples had forgot to take bread, neither had they any more than one loaf with them in the ship.

they argued one with another, saying, It is because we have no bread.

When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did ye take up? They answer, Twelve.

And when I divided the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? and they said, Seven.

Then He cometh to Bethsaida, where they brought to Him a blind man, and begged of Him that He would touch him.

And they answered, Some say, John the baptist; and others, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

And He charged them, that they should say this to no one concerning Him:

And He said unto them, Verily I tell you, that there are some of those who stand here, that shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

for he knew not what to say, for they were sore afraid.

And immediately looking round about, they saw no more of any one, but Jesus alone with them.

And as they came down from the mountain, He charged them to tell no one what they had seen, till after the Son of man were risen from the dead.

And they laid hold on that expression, querying among themselves, what means the rising from the dead?

Then they asked Him, saying, Why do the scribes say, that Elias must come first?

But I tell you, that Elias is come, and they have done to him whatever they would, as it is written of him.

And immediately all the people, when they saw Him, were astonished; and running to Him, saluted Him.