John was baptising in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

And as he walked near the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

And they were struck with astonishment at his doctrine; for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

and he healed many who were grievously afflicted with a variety of diseases; and he cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak for they knew him.

And very early (the night being far advanced towards morning) rising up, he went forth, and retired into a desert place, and there prayed.

And he said unto them, Let us go into the neighbouring towns, that I may preach there also; for unto this purpose came I forth.

and said to him, Take care, that thou speak not a word to any man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification, what Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

And they come to him, carrying a paralytic, borne of four:

And it came to pass, as he sat at table in his house, many publicans also, and sinners, sat down with Jesus and his disciples; for they were numerous, and they followed him.

How he entered into the house of God to Abiathar the high-priest; and did eat the shewbread, which it was not lawful for any to eat except the priests, and he gave also to those who were with him?

And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.

Then looking round about on them with indignation, exceedingly grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith to the man, Stretch out thine hand; and he stretched it out: and his hand was restored sound as the other.

And he spoke to his disciples that a little boat should be ready for him, because of the crowd, lest they should press upon him:

for he healed many; insomuch, that they thronged in upon him, that they might touch him, as many as had afflictive diseases.

And when his relations heard it, they went out to restrain him, for they said, He is transported beyond all bounds.

Then came his brethren and his mother, and standing without sent unto him, calling aloud for him.

And the multitude sat around him, and they said to him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without are asking for thee.

For whosoever shall do the will of God, that person is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

and have no root in themselves, but are temporary [professors]: afterwards, when tribulation cometh or persecution for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

For there is nothing hid, but that it should be brought to light, nor is any thing concealed, but that it should come into open day.

For to him that hath, there shall more be given to him; but he that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.

for the earth, naturally prolific, beareth fruit; first the blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear.

for he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains were burst asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces, and no man was able to master him:

(For he had said unto him, Come out, unclean spirit, from the man.)

And he interrogated him, What is thy name? and he replied, saying, Legion is my name; for we are many.

But Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, Go to thine house, and to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

And he went out, and began to publish in Decapolis, what great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.

for she said, If I but touch his clothes, I shall recover.

But Jesus, instantly hearing the account given, said to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.

And immediately the damsel arose and walked about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with vast astonishment.

And he commanded them, that they should take nothing for the journey, except a staff only; neither scrip, nor bread, nor even brass money in their purse:

And as many as shall not receive you, neither hearken to you, when ye go from thence, shake off the dust from beneath your feet, for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.

And king Herod heard it (for his name was celebrated), and he said, This is John the Baptist, he is risen from the dead, and therefore miracles are wrought by him.

For Herod himself had sent and seized upon John, and bound him in prison, for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her.

For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man; and paid great attention to him and when he heard him, did many things, and heard him with delight.

And a favourable day being come for her purpose, when Herod on his birth-day made a supper for his nobles, and military commanders, and the principal personages of Galilee;

And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and repose a little while: for there were multitudes coming and going, so that they had not even time to eat.

And Jesus, when he landed, saw a vast multitude, and was moved with companion towards them, for they were as sheep having no shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

send them away, that they may go into the country places and villages around, and buy themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat.

And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them.

for they all saw him, and were greatly agitated: and straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage, it is I, be not terrified.

For they reflected not upon the loaves, for their heart was hardened.

For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

Then he answering said to them, Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you hypocrites, as it is written, "This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

For leaving the command of God, ye adhere to the tradition of men, the washings of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye practise.

For Moses said, "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and "he that curseth father or mother, let him assuredly be put to death."

then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his father, or his mother;

For from within out of the heart of men proceed wicked reasonings, adulteries, whoredoms, murders,

For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet.

And Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children's bread, and throw it to the dogs.

And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy daughter.

I have compassion on the multitude, for they have stayed with me already three days, and have nothing to eat:

and if I send them away fasting to their houses, they will faint on the road; for many of them came from a great distance.

And the persons who had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

And when the seven loaves among the four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They said, Seven.

But he turned himself around, and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou dost not relish the things which are of God, but those that are of men.

For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the Gospel, he shall preserve it.

For what would it profit a man, though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss of his own soul?

Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, before this adulterous and sinful generation; of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels.

Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

For he knew not what he should say: for they were very much affrighted.

And he asked his father, For how long a time hath this been the case with him? And he replied, From his infancy.

And often it hath cast him into the fire, and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have compassion upon us, and help us.

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him: and after being killed, the third day he shall rise again.

But they held their peace. For they had been disputing with each other on the road, which was the greatest.

Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able presently after to speak evil of me.

For he that is not against us, is for us.

For whosoever shall give you even a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

And whosoever shall give occasion of offence to one of these little ones who believe in me, it were desirable for him rather that a milestone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea.

And if thy hand cause thee to offend, cut it off: it were better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having both hands to go into hell, into the fire that never will be quenched:

where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

And if thy foot cause thee to offend, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life halting, than having both feet to be cast into hell, into the fire which never can be quenched:

where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

And if thine eye cause thee to offend, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into the fire of hell:

where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

For every one shall be salted with fire, and every victim shall be sprinkled with salt.

And the Pharisees coming to him, put a question to him, Is it lawful for a husband to put away his wife? tempting him.

Then Jesus answering said unto them, For the hardness of your hearts he wrote you that ordinance.

and said, For this cause shall a man forsake father and mother, and shall adhere to his wife;

But when Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

And groaning over this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had many estates.

Then his disciples were astonished at these words. But Jesus again addressing them, said unto them, Children, how difficult is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

And Jesus looking upon them, said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

Then Jesus in reply said, Verily I say unto you, there is no man who hath left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake and the Gospel's,

And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was advancing before them: and they were astonished; and followed him full of fear. And again taking the twelve aside, he began to tell them what things were about to befall him:

For, lo! said he, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests, and to the scribes; and they will condemn him to death, and will deliver him to the Gentiles:

And James and John the sons of Zebedee came to him, saying, Master, we desire that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we request.

He said unto them, What will ye that I should do for you?

but to sit on my right-hand, and on my left, is not mine to give; but to those for whom it is prepared.

For the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to be a servant, and to give his life a ransom for many.

And Jesus addressing him, said, What dost thou wish that I should do for thee? And the blind man said to him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight!

and seeing a fig-tree at a distance, full of leaves, he went to it, expecting probably that he might find some fruit upon it: and when he came to it, he found none, only leaves: for it was not a [good] season for figs.

And Jesus spake and said to it, Let no man eat fruit from thee henceforth for ever. And his disciples heard him.

And he taught them, saying, Is it not written, that "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations?" but ye have made it a den of thieves.

And the scribes and chief priests heard him, and sought how they might destroy him: for they were afraid of him, because all the people were exceedingly struck with his teaching,

For verily I say to you, That whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou lifted up, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall harbour no doubt in his heart, but believe that what he saith shall come to pass; whatsoever he may speak shall be done for him.

but if we say of men??hey feared the people: for all men held John to be in truth a prophet.