But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.

He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.

His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."

But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

John answered them all, "I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire,

whose fan is in his hand, to thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into his barn; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire."

but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,

for it is written, 'He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you;'

But truly I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land.

But he, passing through the midst of them, went his way.

But he said to them, "I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God to the other cities also. For this reason I have been sent."

He saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a catch."

Simon answered him, "Master, we worked all night, and took nothing; but at your word I will let down the nets."

They beckoned to their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. They came, and filled both boats, so that they began to sink.

But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord."

He commanded him to tell no one, "But go your way, and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according to what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them."

But the report concerning him spread much more, and great crowds came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities.

But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.

The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"

But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered them, "Why are you reasoning so in your hearts?

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" (he said to the paralyzed man), "I tell you, arise, and take up your cot, and go to your house."

Jesus answered them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

They said to him, "The disciples of John often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink."

But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast in those days."

But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.

But some of the Pharisees said to them, "Why do you do that which is not lawful on the Sabbath day?"

But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Rise up, and stand in the middle." He arose and stood.

But they were filled with rage, and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.

"But woe to you who are rich. For you have received your consolation.

"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

He spoke a parable to them. "Can the blind guide the blind? Won't they both fall into a pit?

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.

And why do you see the speck of chaff that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

But he who hears, and does not do, is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."

Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant will be healed.

But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Look, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

But the Pharisees and the Law scholars rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.

Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered into your house, and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.

You gave me no kiss, but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet.

You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."

He said, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables; that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'

Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.

"No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light.

But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."

Now it happened on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples, and he said to them, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake." So they launched out.

But as they sailed, he fell asleep. A wind storm came down on the lake, and they were taking on dangerous amounts of water.

When Jesus stepped ashore, a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time met him. He wore no clothes, and did not live in a house, but in the tombs.

All the people of the surrounding country of the Geresenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned.

But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the crowds pressed against him.

But Jesus said, "Someone did touch me, for I perceived that power has gone out of me."

But Jesus hearing it, answered him, "Do not be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed."

All were weeping and mourning her, but he said, "Do not weep. She is not dead, but sleeping."

But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, "Child, arise."

Her parents were amazed, but he commanded them to tell no one what had been done.

Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.

But the crowds, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.

But he said to them, "You give them something to eat." They said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we should go and buy food for all these people."

They answered, "'John the Baptist,' but others say, 'Elijah,' and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again."

He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Messiah of God."

But he warned them, and commanded them to tell this to no one,

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same will save it.

But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here, who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Kingdom of God."

Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.

While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

But they did not understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men?s lives, but to save them." And they went to another village.

And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."

He said to another, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."

But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."

Another also said, "I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to bid farewell to those who are at my house."

But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God."

Then he said to them, "The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest.

If a peaceful person is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

But into whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say,

But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you.

Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?"

Jesus answered, "A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion,

But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me."

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her."

and he from within will answer and say, 'Do not bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give it to you'?

But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons."

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.

But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore will they be your judges.

But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you.

But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.

When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order.

But he said, "On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it."