(for they were fishermen,) and Jesus said unto them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men:

And in the evening, when the sun set, they brought to Him all that were ill, and demoniacs:

and when they found Him, they said to Him, all the people are seeking for thee.

And Jesus, who knew immediately in his spirit that they were thus reasoning within themselves, said unto them, Why do ye dispute these things in your hearts?

And He went out again towards the sea-side, and all the people resorted to Him, and He taught them.

And as He sat at table in his house, many publicans and sinners also sat down with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed Him.

And the scribes and pharisees, when they saw Him eating with publicans and sinners, said to his disciples, What is the meaning that He eateth with publicans and sinners?

And Jesus said unto them, Can the bridemen fast, when the bridegroom is with them? while the bridegroom is with them, they cannot fast:

And the pharisees said to Him, See, why do they what is not lawful to be done on the sabbath-day?

And He said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, in his necessity, when he was hungry, himself and those that were with him?

And He said moreover unto them, The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath:

And He said to the man, that had the withered hand, Rise up into the midst:

And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on Him; for they said He spends Himself too much.

And the scribes that came down from Jerusalem said, He is in league with Beelzebub, and casts out demons by the help of the prince of demons.

So He called them to Him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?

for they said, He hath an impure spirit.

and there was a multitude sitting about Him, and they said to Him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren are without inquiring for thee.

And He answered them, and said, Who is my mother, or my brethren?

And looking round on those that sat about Him, He said, Behold my mother, and my brethren:

And He began to teach again by the sea-side, and there was gathered unto Him a great multitude; so that He went into a ship, and sat on board, and all the people were by the sea, upon the shore.

And He taught them many things by similitudes, and said to them in his instruction,

and in sowing, some fell by the way-side, and the birds came and ate it up:

And He said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

And he said unto them, To you it is granted to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but unto them that are without all things are delivered in parables:

The sower is he that soweth the word. And these are they by the way-side:

And these are they who are like seed sown on good ground: such as hear the word, and receive it; and bring forth fruit, some thirty-fold, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

And He said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or a bed, and not to be set on a candlestick?

And He said, The kingdom of God is as if a man should cast seed into the ground,

and sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up, and increase; he knows not how.

And He said, To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or by what similitude shall we represent it?

It is like to a grain of mustard-seed, which when it is sown in the ground, is one of the lest of all the seeds on the earth:

And the same day, in the evening, He saith to them, Let us go over to the other side.

And He rose and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still; and the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

And He said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how! have ye no faith?

And they were exceedingly afraid, and said to one another, Who 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.

and crying out with a loud voice said, Jesus thou Son of the most high God, what have I to do with thee? I adjure thee by God, that thou wouldst not torment me:

(for He said to him, Thou impure spirit, come out of the man.)

And when Jesus passed over again in the ship to the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto Him, nigh unto the sea.

when she heard of Jesus, came behind Him in the croud, and touched his garment; for she said,

And immediately Jesus, knowing in Himself that power was gone out of Him, turned about in the croud and said, Who touched my clothes?

And his disciples said unto Him, Thou seest the multitude crouding about thee, and dost thou ask, Who touched me?

and He said to her, Daughter, thy faith has saved thee; go in peace, and be healed of thy disorder.

and when the sabbath was come, He began to teach in the synagogue: and many that heard Him were astonished, and said, From whence hath He these things? and what is this wisdom which is given unto Him, that even such mighty things are done by his hands?

But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is nowhere less honoured, than in his own country, and among his relations, and his own family.

And He said unto them, wheresoever ye enter into a house, there stay till ye leave that place.

And king Herod heard of Him, (for his name was spread abroad,) and he said, John the baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore miraculous powers appear in him.

Others said, it is Elias: and others said, it is a prophet, or like one of the prophets.

But when Herod heard of Him, he said, it is John whom I beheaded, he is risen from the dead.

For John had said to Herod, it is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

and dancing, and having pleased Herod and his guests, the king said to the young princess, Ask of me whatever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

And she withdrew and consulted her mother, what to ask: and she said, The head of John the baptist.

And immediately she came in again with eagerness to the king, and said, I desire that thou wouldst give me directly the head of John the baptist in a dish.

And He said to them, Come ye yourselves apart into a retired place, and rest a little: for there were many coming and going, and they had not time even to eat.

And when it was now late in the day, his disciples came to Him, and said, this is a desert place, and it is now late:

But He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they had examined, they said, Five, and two fishes.

And He ordered them to cause all the people to sit down by companies upon the grass:

and they sat down in an oblong square, an hundred by fifty.

And when He had taken the five loaves, and the two fishes, He looked up to heaven, and gave thanks; then He brake the loaves and gave them to his disciples, to set before them; the two fishes likewise He divided among them all.

And immediately He obliged his disciples to get into the ship, and to go before Him to the other side to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the people:

for Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, He that revileth father or mother, let him be put to death:

And calling all the people to Him, He said unto them,

But said He, What cometh out of a man, that defileth the man;

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be satisfied: for it is not fit to take the children's bread, and throw it to the dogs.

And she answered and said unto Him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table, eat of the children's crumbs.

And He said unto her, For this saying, go thy way, the demon is gone out of thy daughter.

And He asked them, How many loaves have ye? and they said, Seven.

And He ordered the people to sit down upon the ground: and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and brake them, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the multitude.

And they had a few small fishes: and He blessed them, and bid them set them also before the people.

So He left them, and went on board the ship again, and departed to the other side.

And when I divided the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? and they said, Seven.

And He said unto them, How is it then that ye do not understand?

And he looked up, and said, I see men (as it were trees) walking.

Then He put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored to sight, and saw them all plainly.

And He sent him away to his house, and said, Neither go into the town, nor tell any one in the town.

And calling the people and his disciples to Him, He said unto them, Whosoever is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:

And He said unto them, Verily I tell you, that there are some of those who stand here, that shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

Then said Peter to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: let us make three tabernacles; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias:

And one of the multitude answered, and said, Master I have brought unto thee my son, who is possessed by a dumb spirit:

And He answered and said, O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me.

And He asked his father, How long is it since this befel him? And he said, From a child.

And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

And the father of the child immediately cried out and said with tears, Lord, I believe, help thou my unbelief.

when Jesus saw the people flock together, He rebuked the impure spirit, and said to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, Come out of him, and enter no more into him.

And when he had rored and vehemently convulsed him, he came out of him: and the child was as one dead, so that many said, that he was dead.

And He said unto them, This kind cannot be cast out, but by prayer and fasting.

So He sat down and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any one would be first, let him be last of all, and servant of all.

And He took a child and set him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms He said unto them,

But John answered Him and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name, who doth not follow us; and we forbade him, because he followeth not us.

But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no one, that worketh a miracle in my name, and can presently speak evil of me:

And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?

And they said, Moses permitted a man to write a bill of divorce, and to put her away.

Which Jesus observing, was much displeased, and said to them, Let the children come to me; and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.

And Jesus said unto him, Why dost thou call me good? there is none good, but one, that is God.

And he answered and said unto Him, Master, all these have I kept from my youth.

Then Jesus looked upon him with affection, and said to him, One thing thou wantest; go, sell all that thou hast, and give it to the poor; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross and follow me.

But he was sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

Then Peter said to Him, Behold we have left all, and followed thee.

And Jesus answered and said, Verily I tell you, there is no one that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children,

and He said to them, What do ye desire me to do for you?