But they had no child, Elizabeth being barren; and both of them were advanced in years.

But it came to pass, as he was doing priestly service in the order of his daily course, before God,

But the angel said, Have no fear, Zacharias, for your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your wife Elisabeth will have a son, and his name will be John.

for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall not drink wine and strong drink, but shall be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his birth;

Zechariah said to the angel, "But how am I to be sure of this? I am an old man myself, and my wife is advanced in years."

But you will be silent and unable to speak till the day this happens, because you have not believed what I told you; it will be accomplished, for all that, in due time."

But when he came out, he was not able to speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them, and remained speechless.

But when the period of his service was over, he went back to his home.

But in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee called Nazareth,

But she was greatly troubled at his words, and said to herself, What may be the purpose of these words?

But the angel said to her, "Fear not, Mary, you have found favour with God.

But Mary said to the angel: How shall this be, since I know not a man?

no sooner had Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, but the babe leap'd within her:

But how have I this honor, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

He has filled the hungry with good things, but the rich he has sent empty away.

But the time was fulfilled for Elizabeth that she should bring forth, and she gave birth to a son.

and on the eighth day were present at the circumcision of the child. but upon their proposing to call him by his father's name, Zacharias: his mother objected to it,

But his mother made answer and said, No, his name is John.

They said to her, "But none of your relatives bears this name."

But they made signs to the child's father and asked him what he wished to have the child named.

"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel," he said, "Because He has not forgotten His people but has effected redemption for them,

But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census should be made of all the habitable world.

But while they were there the days were fulfilled for her delivery.

but the angel said to them, "Have no fear. This is good news I am bringing you, news of a great joy that is meant for all the People.

But Mary kept all these words in her heart, and gave much thought to them.

but Symeon blessed them, and to his mother Mary he said, "This child is destined for the downfall as well as for the rise of many a one in Israel; destined to be a Sign for man's attack ??35 to bring out the secret aims of many a heart. And your own soul will be pierced by a spear."

There was likewise one Anna a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was of a great age, and had liv'd in a married state but seven years ever since she was a virgin:

and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, and she departed not from the temple, but served, day and night, with fastings and prayers.

And when the days of the feast came to an end and they were going back, the boy Jesus was still in Jerusalem, but they had no knowledge of it:

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

but being unable to find Him they returned to Jerusalem, making anxious inquiry for Him.

But he replied, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"

but they did not understand the word which He spake to them.

And he went with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. But his mother kept all these things in her heart.

But now is the ax laid even to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that produceth not good fruit, is cut down and cast into the fire.

Soldiers also asked him, "And what are we to do?" He said to them, "Never extort money, never lay a false charge, but be content with your pay."

But as the people were in expectation, and all were reasoning in their hearts concerning John whether he might be the Christ,

John made answer, saying to them all, Truly, I give you baptism with water, but one is coming who is greater than I, whose shoes I am not good enough to undo: he will give you baptism with the Holy Spirit, and with fire:

In whose hand is the instrument with which he will make clean his grain; he will put the good grain in his store, but the waste will be burned in the fire which will never be put out.

But Herod the king, because John had made a protest on account of Herodias, his brother's wife, and other evil things which Herod had done,

But Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness

being forty days tempted by the devil, without eating any thing all that while: but that time expired, he at last was seiz'd with hunger.

And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, that man shall not live by bread only, but on every word of God.

Therefore, if thou wilt but worship me, they all shall be thine.

But Jesus answered him, "It is written, "You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'"

But Jesus answered him: "It is said--'Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'"

They all applauded him, and were surprized, that what he said, was delivered with so much grace. but they objected, is not this the son of Joseph?

But, said He, indeed I must tell you, that no prophet is well received in his own country.

But of a truth I say unto you, There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there came a great famine over all the land;

But Elijah was not sent to one of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.

And there were a number of lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and not one of them was made clean, but only Naaman the Syrian.

But he came through them and went on his way.

But in the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of a foul demon. In a loud voice he cried out,

but Jesus rebuked him, saying, Be silent, and come out of him. And the demon threw him down in the midst of the assembly, and came out of him, having done him no hurt.

And rising up out of the synagogue, he entered into the house of Simon. But Simon's mother-in-law was suffering under a bad fever; and they asked him for her.

But, as the sun was going in, they one and all, as many as had any sick with divers diseases, brought them unto him; and, he, upon each one of them laying, his hands, was curing them.

And evil spirits came out of a number of them, crying out and saying, You are the Son of God. But he gave them sharp orders not to say a word, because they had knowledge that he was the Christ.

At daybreak, Jesus went out and walked to a lonely spot. But crowds of people began to look for him; and they came to where he was and tried to detain him and prevent his leaving them.

But he said to them, I have to give the good news of the kingdom of God in other towns, because that is why I was sent.

And he saw two boats by the edge of the water, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.

But when he ceased speaking, he said to Simon, Draw out into the deep water and let down your nets for a haul.

And Simon, answering, said, Master, we were working all night and we took nothing: but at your word I will let down the nets.

but they made signs to their fellows which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and they filled both the ships, that they sunk again.

But Simon, when he saw it, went down at the knees of Jesus and said, Go away from me, O Lord, for I am a sinner.

and so were Simon's partners, James and John, sons of Zebedee.) But Jesus answered Simon. "Fear not; from this time on, you will be catching men."

And he gave him orders: Say nothing to any man, but let the priest see you and give an offering so that you may be made clean, as the law of Moses says, and for a witness to them.

But news of him went out all the more, in every direction, and great numbers of people came together to give hearing to his words and to be made well from their diseases.

But he went away by himself to a waste place for prayer.

And behold there came men carrying a paralytic on a bed; and they tried to bring him and lay him before Jesus, but they could not because of the crowd.

but when they could not find what way to bring him in because of the croud, they went up on the battlements of the house, and let him down from the roof with his couch, into the midst before Jesus,

And the scribes and Pharisees were having an argument, saying, Who is this, who has no respect for God? who is able to give forgiveness for sins, but God only?

but Jesus knowing their thoughts, answered and said unto them, What are ye disputing in your hearts?

but that ye may know, that the Son of man hath power even on earth to forgive sins, (He spake to the paralytic) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go to thine house.

But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with taxgatherers and sinners?"

And Jesus answered and said unto them, They that are in health have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I am not come to call the righteous,

but sinners to repentance.

And they said unto Him, Why do the disciples of John frequently fast and pray, and likewise those of the pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

But Jesus said to them, Can ye make the companions of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them?

but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, then they will fast.

Then, as an illustration, Jesus said to them: "No man ever tears a piece from a new garment and puts it upon an old one; for, if he does, he will not only tear the new garment, but the piece from the new one will not match the old.

but new wine must be put into new vessels, and then both are saved.

But some of the Pharisees said, Why do you do what it is not right to do on the Sabbath?

But Jesus answered them, "And have you never read what David did when he and his men were hungry?

and did take and eat the shew-bread, and gave also to his attendants, which it is not lawful for any to eat but the priests.

But He knew their thoughts, and said to the man that had the withered hand, Rise, and stand in the midst: and he rose up and stood forth.

But they were full of wrath, and were talking together about what they might do to Jesus.

But wo unto you that are rich; for ye have received your consolation.

But I say unto you my hearers, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

But do ye love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing from it: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the sons of the most High; for He is kind even to the ungrateful and the wicked:

The disciple is not above his teacher; but every one who is completely taught shall be as his master.

But why dost thou look at the chaff in thy brother's eye, and takest no notice of the beam that is in thine own?

But why do ye call me, Lord, Lord, and do not practise what I teach you?

he is like a man who in building an house digged deep, and laid the foundation upon a rock; and when a flood came, the torrent beat violently against that house, but could not shake it, for it was founded upon a rock.

But he that heareth and observeth not, is like a man that built an house upon the ground without any foundation, which the flood beat violently upon, and immediately it fell down, and the ruin of that house was great.

A centurion there had a slave who was highly regarded, but who was sick and at the point of death.

But when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, entreating him that he would come and preserve the life of his servant.

But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,

So Jesus went with them. But, when he was no great distance from the house, the Captain sent some friends with the message-- "Do not trouble yourself, Sir; for I am unworthy to receive you under my roof.

neither did I think myself worthy to come unto thee. But speak the word, and my servant will be recovered.

But when Jesus heard this he was astonished and he turned and said to the crowd that was following him, "I tell you that not even in Israel have I found faith like that."