That you might know the certainty of those things, in which you have been instructed.

And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

(And this taxing was first made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.)

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known unto us.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I comes, the thong of whose shoes I am not worthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire:

And the devil said unto him, If you are the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his bed into the midst before Jesus.

And Levi made himself a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of tax collectors and of others that sat down with them.

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

And they were filled with fury; and discussed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known and come to light.

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, who had demons for a long time, and wore no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

Now the man out of whom the demons were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: your faith has made you whole; go in peace.

But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.

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

And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, many people met him.

You fools, did not he that made that which is outside make that which is within also?

Lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch something from his mouth, that they might accuse him.

And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

Then said he also to him that bade him, When you give a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brethren, neither your kinsmen, nor your rich neighbors; lest they also bid you again, and a recompense be made you.

Or what king, going to make war against another king, sits not down first, and consults whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that comes against him with twenty thousand?

And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years have I served you, neither transgressed I at any time your commandment: and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, who stood afar off:

And he said unto him, Arise, go your way: your faith has made you whole.

And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

Why then gave not you my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required my own with interest?

Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but you have made it a den of thieves.

And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who should pretend themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

And he went his way, and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

And he said unto them, Behold, when you are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he enters in.

And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

And they were urgent with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.

And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming in from the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, who were early at the sepulcher;

And they drew near unto the village, where they were going: and he made as though he would have gone further.

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,