As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.

And there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

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

Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

And 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 ship mending their nets.

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with you, Jesus of Nazareth? are you come to destroy us? I know you, who you are, the Holy One of God.

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold your peace, and come out of him.

And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

And immediately, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

And at evening, when the sun had set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with demons.

And he healed many that were sick of various diseases, and cast out many demons; and allowed not the demons to speak, because they knew him.

And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

And said unto him, See that you say nothing to any man: but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

And immediately many were gathered together, so much that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

And when they could not come near unto him for the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay.

When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the paralytic, Son, your sins be forgiven you.

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

And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned among themselves, he said unto them, Why reason you these things in your hearts?

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

I say unto you, Arise, and take up your bed, and go your way into your house.

And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; so that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it in this fashion.

And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat to eat in his house, many tax collectors and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.

When Jesus heard it, he said unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they came and said unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples fast not?

And he said unto them, Have you never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he, and they that were with him?

How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the showbread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and gave also to them who were with him?

And he said unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

And when he had looked around at them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he said unto the man, Stretch forth your hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

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

And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, your mother and your brothers outside seek for you.

And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brothers?

And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are outside, all these things are done in parables:

And these are they by the wayside, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan comes immediately, and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.

And these are they likewise who are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

And these are they who are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

And these are they who are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.

And he said unto them, Is a lamp brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a lampstand?

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

And he said, With what shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

But when it is sown, it grows up, and becomes greater than all plants, and shoots out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.

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

But without a parable he spoke not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him just as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

And he said unto 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 Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (there were about two thousand;) and were drowned in the sea.

And they came to Jesus, and saw him that was possessed with the demon, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

But Jesus permitted him not, but said unto him, Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and has had compassion on you.

And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lies at the point of death: I pray you, come and lay your hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

And he said unto her, Daughter, your faith has made you whole; go in peace, and be whole of your disease.

While he yet spoke, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain who said, Your daughter is dead: why trouble you the Teacher any further?

And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he took the father and the mother of the child, and them that were with him, and entered in where the child was lying.

And immediately the girl arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From where has this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Judas, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they took offense at him.

But to wear sandals; and not put on two coats.

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under 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 they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

Others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.

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

And he said unto them, Come you yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest awhile: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

And Jesus, when he came out, saw many people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

And they did all eat, and were filled.

And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and said unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were much amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

For they understood not the miracle of the loaves: for their hearts were hardened.

And when they were come out of the ship, immediately they knew him,

And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

And wherever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

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

And he said unto them, Full well you reject the commandment of God, 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, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift devoted to God, whatsoever you might have received from me; he shall be free.

And you allow him no more to do anything for his father or his mother;

Making the word of God of no effect through your tradition, which you have delivered: and many such things do you.

There is nothing from outside a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

And he said unto them, Are you so without understanding also? Do you not perceive, that whatsoever thing from outside enters into the man, it cannot defile him;

And he said unto her, For this saying go your way; the demon is gone out of your daughter.

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

And were beyond measure astonished, 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 men with bread here in the desert?

So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken fragments that were left seven baskets.

And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

And when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why reason you, because you have no bread? perceive you not yet, neither understand? have you your heart yet hardened?

And he said unto them, But who say you that I am? And Peter answered and said unto him, You are the Christ.

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

And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

For he knew not what to say; for they were much afraid.

And immediately all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him greeted him.

And wherever he takes him, he throws him down: and he foams, and gnashes with his teeth, and wastes away: and I spoke to your disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

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

But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

And John answered him, saying, Teacher, we saw one casting out demons in your name, and he followed not us: and we forbade him, because he followed not us.

And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.