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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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 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 the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answering again said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

And they were astonished beyond measure, saying to themselves, And who can be saved?

And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem. And Jesus went before them. And they were amazed, and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took the Twelve again and began to tell them what would happen to Him,

And the scribes and the chief priests heard. And they sought how they might destroy Him. For they feared Him, because all the people were astonished at His doctrine.

And there were seven brothers. And the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.

And some were indignant to themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and be given to the poor. And they were incensed with her.

And when they heard, they were glad and promised to give him silver. And he sought how he might conveniently betray Him.

The Son of Man indeed goes, as it has been written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It were good for that man if he had never been born.

And He went forward a little and fell on the ground. And He prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.

And when He returned, He found them asleep again (for their eyes were heavy), neither did they know what to answer Him.

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

For many testified falsely against Him, but the testimonies were not identical.

And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked on him and said, And you also were with Jesus the Nazarene.

Let Christ the King of Israel now come down from the cross, so that we may see and believe. And they who were crucified with Him insulted Him.

And also women were watching from a distance, among whom also was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less, and of Joses, and Salome,

And Pilate wondered if He were already dead. And calling the centurion, he asked him whether He had died already.

And entering into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right, clothed in a long white garment. And they were frightened.

And they went out quickly and fled from the tomb. For they trembled and were amazed. Neither did they say anything to anyone, for they were afraid.