as it is written in the Prophets, "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who shall prepare Your way before You.

And all the land of Judea, and those of Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.

And there came a voice from Heaven, saying, You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

And walking along beside the sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

And when He going farther from there a little, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets.

And they were astonished at His doctrine. For He taught them as one who had authority, and not like the scribes.

saying, What is to us and to You, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know You, who You are, the Holy One of God.

They all were amazed, so as to question among themselves, saying, What is this? What new doctrine is this? For He even commands the unclean spirits with authority, and they obey Him.

And at evening, when the sun set, they brought all those who were diseased to Him, and those who had been demon-possessed.

And He healed many who were sick of different diseases, and cast out many demons. And He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.

And finding Him, they said to Him, All are seeking You.

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.

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

When they could not come near to Him because of the crowd, they unroofed the roof where He was. And digging through, they let down the cot on which the paralytic was lying.

And seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, Child, your sins are forgiven to you.

But some of the scribes were sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

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?

Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and take up your cot and walk?

I say to you, Arise, and take up your cot, and go to your house.

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 it happened as Jesus reclined in his house, many tax-collectors and sinners also reclined with Jesus and His disciples. For there were many, and they followed Him.

When Jesus heard, He said to them, They who are strong have no need of a physician, but the ones who have illness. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

The disciples of John and those of the Pharisees were fasting. And they came and said to Him, Why do John's disciples and those of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?

And He said to them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? To save life, or to kill? But they were silent.

And looking around on them with anger, being grieved because of the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, Stretch out your hand! And he stretched it out. And his hand was restored whole, like the other.

And unclean spirits, when they saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried, saying, You are the Son of God!

And the crowd sat about Him, and they said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking for You.

And He answered them, saying, Who is My mother, or My brothers?

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

And another fell on stony ground, where it did not have much earth. And it sprang up at once, due to not having deepness of earth.

And when He was alone, they who were about Him, with the Twelve, asked Him concerning the parable.

And He said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to those outside, all these things are given in parables

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.

And these are those likewise being sown on stony places; who, when they hear the Word, immediately receive it with gladness.

But they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Afterward when affliction or persecution arises for the Word's sake, they are immediately offended.

And these are those being sown among thorns; such as hear the Word,

And these are those sown on good ground, who hear the Word and welcome it, and bear fruit, one thirty, one sixty, and one a hundredfold.

And He said to them, Does a lamp come to be put under a grain-measure, or under a bed? and not to be set on a lampstand?

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

And He said, to what shall we compare the kingdom of God? Or by what parable shall we compare it?

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.

But when it has been sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out great branches, so as to enable the birds of the air to roost under its shade.

And with many such parables He spoke the Word to them, as they were able to hear it.

But he did not speak to them without a parable. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples.

And when they had sent away the crowd, they took Him with them as He was in the boat. And there were also other little boats with Him.

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

And He asked him, What is your name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion, for we are many.

And immediately Jesus allowed them. And the unclean spirits went out and entered into the pigs. And the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea (they were about two thousand), and were choked in the sea.

And they came to Jesus and saw him who had been demon-possessed, and had the legion, sitting and clothed and right-minded, the one who had the legion. And they were afraid.

However Jesus did not allow him, but said to him, Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and has had mercy on you.

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 He said to her, Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be whole from your plague.

While He still spoke, they came from the synagogue ruler's house, saying, Your daughter is dead; why do you still trouble the Teacher?

And they laughed at Him. But when He had put them all out, He took the father and the mother of the child, and those with Him, and went in where the child was lying.

And instantly the little girl arose and walked (for she was twelve years old). And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

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?

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 with us? And they were offended at Him.

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 cast out many demons, and anointed many who were sick with oil, and healed them.

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

and John had said to Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.

And He said to them, Come aside into a deserted place and rest a little. For there were many coming and going, and they had no opportunity even to eat.

And going out Jesus saw a large crowd. And He was moved with compassion toward them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.

And they all ate and were filled.

And those eating the loaves were about five thousand men.

For they all saw Him and were troubled. And immediately He talked with them, and said, Be of good cheer. I AM! Do not be afraid.

And He went up into the boat to them. And the wind was cut off. And they were very much amazed within themselves beyond measure, and marveled.

For they did not understand the miracle of the loaves, for their hearts were hardened.

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

And wherever He entered, into villages or cities or country, they laid the sick in the streets and begged Him if only they might touch but the fringe of His garment. And as many as touched Him were made whole.

And coming from the market, they do not eat without immersing, and there are many other things which they have received to hold, the dippings of cups and pots, and of copper vessels, and of tables.

Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat loaves with unwashed hands?

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

For Moses said, "Honor your father and your mother." And, "Whoever curses father or mother, let him die the death."

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)

and you no longer allow him to do anything toward his father or mother,

making the Word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have delivered. And you do many such things.

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 to her, For this saying go, the demon has gone out of your daughter.

And instantly his ears were opened and the bond of his tongue was loosened, and he spoke plainly.

And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak.

And His disciples answered Him, From where can a man satisfy these with loaves here in the wilderness?

So they ate and were filled. And they took up over and above seven lunch baskets of fragments.

And they who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away.

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

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

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 Elijah with Moses was seen by them, and they were talking with Jesus.

For he did not know what to say, for they were very much afraid.

And immediately all the crowd, seeing Him, were greatly amazed, and they were running to Him to greet Him.

And He asked the scribes, What are you discussing with them?

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.

Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.

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

But they were silent. For in the way they had disputed among themselves who was the greatest.

And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out demons in Your name, and he does not follow us. And we forbade him, because he does not follow us.

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