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

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

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

And it came to pass, when the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to 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 to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire:

And the devil said to him, If thou art 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 to 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 house-top, and let him down through the tiling with his couch, into the midst before Jesus.

And Levi made him a great feast in his own house; and there was a great company of publicans, and of others that sat down with them.

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

And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thy own eye?

Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thy eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thy own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thy own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known, and come abroad.

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

Now the man out of whom the demons had departed, besought him that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

And he said to her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

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

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

Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without, make that which is within also?

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

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

I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

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

Then said he also to him that invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbors; lest they also invite thee again, and a recompense be made thee.

Then said he to him, A certain man made a great supper, and invited many:

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

And he answering, said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither have I at any time transgressed thy commandment; and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard-seed, ye might say to this sycamine-tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it would obey you.

And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, who stood at a distance.

And he said to him, Arise, depart: thy faith hath made thee whole.

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

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

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

Saying to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer, but ye 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 feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him to 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, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him to them.

And he said to them, Behold, when ye have entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth.

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

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

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 out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

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

And they drew nigh to the village whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.

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