Now John was clothed with a camel's hair garment, and a girdle of leather about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.

And immediately on going up from the water, he saw the heavens divided by a chasm, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him:

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 going from thence a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, and others in the vessel mending the nets.

And they were all in astonishment, so that they questioned one another, saying, What is this? what is this new doctrine? that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him?

But Simon's wife's mother lay in a fever, and immediately they informed him of her.

and when they had found him, they say unto him, All men are inquiring after thee.

But he going out, began to proclaim it much, and to publish abroad an account of it, so that he could no more openly come into the city; but was without in desert places; and they came to him from all parts of the country.

and immediately many collected round him, so that there was no room, not even at the door; and he spake the word to them.

Which is the easier thing, to say to a paralytic, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and take up thy couch, and walk away?

I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thy house.

And he arose instantly, and taking up his couch, went out before them all; so that they were all astonished, and glorified God, saying, We never before saw any thing like this.

And he went forth again to the sea side; and all the people came unto him; and he taught them.

And passing by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the custom-house, and he saith to him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him

And the Pharisees said to him, See, why are they doing on the sabbath, what is not lawful?

And Jesus retired with his disciples to the sea side; and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea,

And the multitude came together again, so that they were not able even to eat bread.

So calling them to him, he spake to them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?

So if Satan rise up against himself, and is divided, he cannot subsist, but cometh to an end.

No man entering into his house, can plunder a strong man's goods, unless he first bind the strong man, then indeed he spoileth his house.

Verily I say unto you, That all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and the blasphemies, whatsoever they may blaspheme:

AND again he began to teach by the sea side: and a vast multitude was assembled about him, so that he went into a vessel to sit down on the sea, and all the multitude was on the land close by the sea.

Hear me! Behold, a sower went out to sow;

That seeing they may see, yet not perceive; and hearing may hear, yet not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins be forgiven them.

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.

but when it is sown, it groweth up and becomes greater than all herbaceous plants, and produceth vast branches; so that the birds of the air may roost under the shadow of it.

And a great hurricane arose, and the waves broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of water:

and he was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto him, Master, is it no concern to thee that we are perishing?

And rising, he with authority charged the wind, and said to the sea, Silence! be still! And the wind subsided, and there was a great calm.

And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is it that ye have not confidence?

And they were filled with the most reverential awe, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

AND they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

And immediately Jesus permitted them. And the unclean spirits going forth, entered into the swine; and the herd rushed violently down a precipice into the sea (they were about two thousand), and were suffocated in the sea.

Then the swineherds fled, and carried the tidings into the city and into the country. And they went out to see what was done.

And they came to Jesus, and saw the demoniac that had the legion, seated and clothed, and in his sound mind: and they were afraid.

And they who saw the transaction, told them how it had been with the demoniac, and concerning the swine.

And when Jesus had passed over again in the vessel to the other side, a vast multitude came together unto him; and he was by the sea side.

And he looked round to see her who had done this.

And while he was yet speaking, they came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble the master any further?

And taking the hand of the damsel, he saith unto her, Talitha cumi! which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise!

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.

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.

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.

But he answering said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy the value of two hundred denarii, in loaves, and give them to eat?

But he said to them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they said, Five, and two fishes.

And when the evening was come, the vessel was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land.

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.

But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and screamed out:

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.

But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me;

And he saith to them, Are ye also so defective of intelligence? Do you not consider, that every thing from without that entereth into a man, cannot make him unclean?

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.

But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

And again departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.

and looking up to heaven, he heaved a deep sigh, and saith unto him, Ephphatha! that is, Be opened.

And fetching a deep sigh from his very soul, he saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation.

Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do ye not remember?

When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.

And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him without the city; and spitting on his eyes, he laid his hands upon him, and asked him if he saw aught.

And looking up, he said, I see men walking, as trees.

Then again he put his hands upon his eyes, and made him look up again: and he was entirely restored, and saw all men distinctly.

And Jesus and his disciples went out into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and on the road he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?

And they answered, John the Baptist: others say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

And he said unto them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering, said unto him, Thou art the Messiah.

AND he said unto them, I tell you of a certainty, that there are some standing here who shall not taste of death, until they see the kingdom of God come with power.

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

And instantly looking round, they saw no man any longer with them, but Jesus only.

And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must come first?

But I say unto you, that Elias is come, and they have done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written of him.

And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around them, and the scribes disputing with them.

Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow 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 they two shall be one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh.

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.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it.

And Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.

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,

They say unto him, Grant us to sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy glory.

But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant:

and hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, and say, O Son of David, Jesus, have mercy on me!

And many chid him, that he should be silent: but he cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!

And if any man say to you, Why do ye this? say, That the Lord hath need of it; and immediately he will send it hither.

And in the morning, as they were passing by, they saw the fig-tree withered from the roots.

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.

Therefore I say unto you, That all things whatever ye ask in prayer, believe that ye shall receive them, and they shall be given you.

and say to him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority, that thou shouldest do these things?

And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

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

this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes."

And they come and say to him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar, or not?

shall we pay, or shall we not pay it? but he, perceiving their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it.

And they brought it. And he said unto them, Whose figure and inscription is this? they say unto him, Caesar's.

And Jesus addressing them, said, Render the things which are Caesar's, to Caesar; and what belongs to God, to God. And they marvelled at him.

And the Sadducees come to him, who say that there is no resurrection; and they put a question to him, saying,

Master, Moses left it in writing for us, that if a man's brother die, and leave a wife, and leave no children; that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed for his brother.

And Jesus addressing them said, as he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Messiah is the Son of David?