it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus;

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

Now it came to pass, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense.

And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled while he tarried in the temple.

For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

And all that heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him.

Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

In holiness and righteousness before him all our days.

Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.

And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.

And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.

And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

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

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these'sayings in her heart.

And he came into all the region round about the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins;

And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

And as the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether haply he were the Christ;

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire:

whose fan is in his hand, thoroughly to cleanse his threshing-floor, and to gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn up 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,

added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.

Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

And he led him up, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

And the devil said unto him, To thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them: for it hath been delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

If thou therefore wilt worship before me, it shall all be thine.

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a fame went out concerning him through all the region round about.

And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

And he closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down: and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.

And all bare him witness, and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth: and they said, Is not this Joseph's son?

And he said unto them, Doubtless ye will say unto me this parable, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in thine 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;

And they were all filled with wrath in the synagogue, as they heard these things;

And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

And when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret;

And Simon answered and said, Master, we toiled all night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the nets.

For he was amazed, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken;

And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed him.

And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from him.

And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day.

And he forsook all, and rose up and followed him.

And Jesus said unto them, Can ye make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

But the days will come; and when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then will they fast in those days.

And he spake also a parable unto them: No man rendeth a piece from a new garment and putteth it upon an old garment; else he will rend the new, and also the piece from the new will not agree with the old.

And no man putteth new wine into old wine-skins; else the new wine will burst the skins, and itself will be spilled, and the skins will perish.

And he looked round about on them all, and said unto him, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did'so : and his hand was restored.

And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.

and he came down with them, and stood on a level place, and a great multitude of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judaea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

And all the multitude sought to touch him; for power came forth from him, and healed them all.

Woe unto you , when all men shall speak well of you! for in the same manner did their fathers to the false prophets.

Every one that cometh unto me, and heareth my words, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like:

he is like a man building a house, who digged and went deep, and laid a foundation upon the rock: and when a flood arose, the stream brake against that house, and could not shake it: because it had been well builded.

After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole.

And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.

And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.

And the disciples of John told him of all these things.

And all the people when they heard, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

And wisdom is justified of all her children.

When they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?

My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with ointment.

And those on the rock are they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with demons was made whole.

And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them, for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.

Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.

And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.

And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,

And Jesus said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and crush thee .

And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house , saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.

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

And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;

But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this people.

And they did so, and made them all sit down.

And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.

And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?

And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,

and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house.