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

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

When he had gone a little farther from there, 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 teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."

Now at evening, when the sun had set, they brought to him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.

And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

And Simon and those who were with him searched for him,

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

And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out in the sight of them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"

And as he sat at table in Levi's house, many tax collectors and sinners were sitting with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him.

Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, "Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"

But he said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he was in need and hungry, he and those who were with him:

how he entered the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the consecrated bread, which is not lawful to eat, except for the priests, and also gave some to those who were with him?"

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

But without a parable he did not speak to them. And when they were alone, he explained everything to his own disciples.

And leaving the crowd, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.

And they were filled with awe, and said to one another, "Who is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him!"

So he gave them permission. And the unclean spirits came out, and entered the swine; and the herd, numbering about two thousand, rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and were drowned in the sea.

And they came to Jesus, and saw the man who had been possessed sitting there, clothed and in his right mind, the man who had had the legion; and they were afraid.

And they laughed at him. But after he put them all outside, he took the child's father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was.

Immediately the girl stood up and walked (she was twelve years of age). And they were overcome with great amazement.

And when the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue. And many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to him, that such mighty works are performed by his hands!

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

And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while." For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.

When Jesus went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them many things.

And they all ate and were satisfied.

Now those who had eaten the loaves were about five thousand men.

for they all saw him, and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I; do not be afraid."

Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were completely amazed,

for they had not understood about the loaves, because their hearts were hardened.

and ran about that whole region, and began to carry those who were sick around on pallets to wherever they heard he was.

Wherever he entered, into villages, cities, or the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched him were made well.

they saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed.

And [immediately] his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly.

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

They ate, and were satisfied; and they took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces left over.

About four thousand men were present. And having sent them away,

And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

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

And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

Immediately, when they saw him, all the people were greatly amazed, and ran to him and greeted him.

But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to ask him.

And they came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you discussing on the road?"

"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung round his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

And they were bringing children to him, that he might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.

And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!

And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, "Then who can be saved?"

They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And he took the twelve aside again and began to tell them what was to happen to him.

Jesus said to them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." And they were amazed at him.

Now there were seven brothers; the first took a wife, and when he died left no children.

And Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the multitude putting money into the treasury. Many people who were rich put in large sums.

It was now two days before the Passover and the feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to arrest him by stealth, and kill him.

But there were some who said to themselves indignantly, "Why was this ointment wasted?

And when they heard it they were glad, and promised to give him money. So he sought an opportunity to betray him.

And as they were at table eating, Jesus said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me."

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them and said, "Take; this is my body."

And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

And when he came again, he found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to answer him.

And they led Jesus to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes were assembled.

And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him, and said, "You also were with the Nazarene, Jesus."

Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe." Those who were crucified with him also reviled him.

There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome,

And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were alarmed.

So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had gripped them. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country.