But the men having come to him said, John the baptist has sent us to thee, saying, Art thou he that is coming, or are we to wait for another?

But when John's messengers had gone, He began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the desert to gaze at? A reed that is tossed to and fro by the wind?

a reed shaken by the wind? but what did ye go out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that are dressed in fine clothes and live delicately, are in palaces, not in deserts: but what went ye out to see?

But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

For I tell you, of those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.

but the pharisees indeed and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God within themselves, and were not baptized by him.---

They are like children who are seated in the market-place, crying out to one another, and saying, We made music for you, but you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow, but you were not sad.

But wisdom is justified by all her children.

But one of the Pharisees begged him that he would eat with him. And entering into the house of the Pharisee he took his place at table;

and took her stand behind Him at His feet, continually weeping. Then she began to wet His feet with her tears, but she continued to wipe them off with the hair of her head, and she kept right on kissing His feet with affection and anointing them with the perfume.

But when the pharisee that invited Him saw it, he said within himself, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what sort of a woman this is that toucheth Him; for she is a notorious sinner.

But, addressing him, Jesus said: "Simon, I have something to say to you." "Pray do so, Teacher," Simon answered; and Jesus began:

But having nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most?

and turning to the woman, He said to Simon, Dost thou see this woman? I came into thine house, and thou gavest me no water for my feet; but she has bathed my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

Thou gavest me not the respect of a kiss; but this woman, ever since she came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

Thou didst not anoint my head with common oil, but she hath anointed even my feet with sweet ointment.

Wherefore, I tell thee, her sins though many are forgiven, for she loved much: but he to whom little is forgiven, loveth but little.

But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?"

But He said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee, go in peace.

some other seed dropped on the rock, but it withered away when it sprang up because it had no moisture;

Other seed fell in the middle of brambles, but the brambles grew up with it and choked it entirely.

But some fell on good ground, and sprang up and yielded fruit an hundred-fold. And as He said these things He cried out, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."

But his disciples began to question him - What might, this very, parable be?

And He said, To you it is granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but I speak to others in parables, that in seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.

But the meaning of the parable is this: The seed is the word of God;

and those by the way-side, are such as hear indeed; but then the devil cometh and taketh away the word from their hearts, least they should believe and be saved.

And those on stony-ground are such as when they hear, receive the word with joy; but have no root, and so believe only for a while, and in the time of trial fall away.

And those which went among thorns are those who have given hearing, and go on their way, but they are overcome by cares and wealth and the pleasures of life, and they give no fruit.

But that on the good ground, are those who having heard the word, retain it in a good and honest heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.

No man when he hath lighted a candle covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a couch; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light.

"Take heed, then, how you listen. for he who has, to him shall it be given, but from him who has not, shall be taken away even what he has."

And his mother and his brothers came to him, but were not able to get near him on account of the multitude.

But some one told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you."

But he said to them in answer, My mother and my brothers are those who have knowledge of the word of God and do it.

And they launched forth: but as they were failing, He fell asleep: and a storm of wind came down upon the lake, and they were filled with water, and were in great danger.

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying: Master, master, we perish. But he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and there was a calm.

And He said unto them, Where is your faith? But they were struck with awe and amazement, and said one to another, who is this? for He commandeth even the winds and the sea, and they obey Him.

And when He was landed, there met Him a man out of the city, who had been possessed by demons a long while, and wore no clothes, and abode in no dwelling but the tombs.

But when he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down to Him, and said with a loud voice, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I beseech thee, do not torment me.

For he gave an order to the evil spirit to come out of the man. For frequently it would take a grip of him: and he was kept under control, and prisoned with chains; but parting the chains in two, he would be sent by the driving of the evil spirit into waste places.

but as there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain, they intreated Him that He would suffer them to enter into them, and He permitted them.

But when those who fed them saw what was done they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country places.

Now the man from whom the demons were gone out, prayed Him to let him be with Him: but Jesus sent him away,

"Go back to your home, and continue to tell what great things God has done for you." But he went off and told all over the town what great things Jesus had done for him.

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. (But as He was going, the people crouded Him:

And a woman who for twelve years had had a hemorrhage, and had spent on doctors all that she had, but none had cured her,

but could not be healed by any, came close behind Him and touched the hem of his garment, and immediately her flux was stopt.

And Jesus said, Who has touched me? But all denying, Peter and those with him said, Master, the crowds close thee in and press upon thee, and sayest thou, Who has touched me?

But Jesus said, Someone was touching me, for I had the feeling that power had gone out from me.

but he said to her, daughter, don't be under any concern: your faith has sav'd you, go in peace.

But Jesus hearing it, answered saying, Fear not, only believe, and she shall be recovered.

And when He came to the house, He suffered none to go in but Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the child.

And they were all weeping and bewailing her: but He said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

But He turned them all out, and taking hold of her hand, called to her, saying, Child, arise.

And her parents were exceedingly astonished: but He charged them to tell no one what was done.

and he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each.

But Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him. And he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John was risen from the dead,

And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? and he wanted to see Him.

But when the people knew it they followed Him; and He received them, and spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those that had need of a cure.

But the day began to decline, and the twelve came and said to him, Send away the crowd that they may go into the villages around, and into the fields, and lodge and find victuals, for here we are in a desert place.

But He said unto them, Do ye give them food. And they said, We have but five loaves and two fishes: unless we should go and buy provisions for all this people:

for they were about five thousand. but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company.

They answering said, John the baptist: but others say Elias: and others, that some ancient prophet is risen again.

And He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answered and said, The Christ the Son of God.

But He strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,

He said, "The Son of Man must suffer a great deal and be rejected by the elders, the high priests, and the scribes. Then he must be killed, but on the third day he will be raised."

for he that would save his life shall lose it, but he that would lose his life for my sake shall save it.

For what profit will a man have if he gets all the world, but undergoes loss or destruction himself?

But truly I say to you, Some of those who are here now will have no taste of death till they see the kingdom of God.

Now Peter and they that were with Him were heavy with sleep; but being awakened they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with Him.

And it happened, as the two men were leaving Him, that Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is [so] good for us to be here. Let us make three [small] shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." [But] he did not realize what he was saying. [See note at Matt. 17:4]

But as he was saying this, there came a cloud and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

but a voice came from the cloud, "This is my Son, my Chosen one; listen to him."

When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. But they kept quiet, and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen.

he is frequently seized by a spirit, which makes him immediately roar, then throws him into convulsions with foaming, and never leaves him, but with difficulty and bruises.

And I made a request to your disciples to send it out of him, but they were not able to do it.

And as he was coming along, the devil bruised and convulsed him: but Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him to his father.

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God: but while they were all wondering at the things which Jesus did, He said to his disciples,

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not, and they were afraid to ask Him concerning it.

But there entered a reasoning among them, as to who of them should be greatest.

But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,

But John, answering, said - Master! we saw some one, in thy name, casting out demons, - and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

But Jesus said to him, Let him do it, for he who is not against you is for you.

But they would not entertain Him, because his face was towards Jerusalem.

But He turned and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:

for the Son of man came not to destroy mens lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

and Jesus answered him, The foxes have holes, and the fowls of heaven their nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

And He said to another, Follow me: but he said, Lord, permit me to go first and bury my father:

but Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee, but allow me first to go and take my leave of my family.

But Jesus said unto him, No one, that hath put his hand to the plough and looketh back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

And He said unto them, The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few: pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that He would send out workmen to his harvest.

But whatever house ye come into, first say, Peace be to this house:

And if the Son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it; but if not, it shall return back to you again.

But remain in the same house, eating and drinking such as they have; for the laborer is worthy of his hire.

But into whatever city ye come, and they receive you not, go out into the streets of it and say,

even the dust that cleaveth to us out of your city we wipe off against you: but know this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgement than for you.

The one who listens to you listens to me, and the one who rejects you rejects me. But the one who rejects me rejects the one who sent me."