But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John.

But Mary carefully preserved all these declarations, laying them together in her heart, in order to apprehend their meaning.

And there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asser: she was far advanced in old age, having lived but seven years with a husband, from her virgin state:

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought him among their relations and acquaintances;

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.

John addressed himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptise you with water; but one mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie: he shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost and with fire;

whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing-floor, and collect the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.

And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God."

But he said, Verily, I say unto you, that no prophet is acceptable in his own country.

And unto none of them was Elias sent, but unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a widow woman.

And many lepers were in Israel in the days of the prophet Elisha, and no one of them was cleansed, but Naaman the Syrian.

but he passing through the midst of them, went away.

But he said unto them, I must preach the glad tidings of the kingdom of heaven in other cities also: for on this service am I sent.

and he saw two vessels a-ground near the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and washing their nets.

Then he went on board one of the vessels, which was Simon's, and desired him to put off a little from the land: and sitting down, he taught the multitudes out of the vessel.

And Simon answering, said unto him, Sir, we have been toiling all night, and have taken nothing: but at thy command I will shoot the net.

And he commanded him to tell no man: but go shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification, as Moses enjoined, for a testimony unto them.

But he himself was in the desert for retirement and prayer.

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

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the paralytic,) I say to thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thy house.

And Jesus answering said unto them, They who are well, have no need of a physician: but they who have illness.

I came not to call righteous men, but sinners, to repentance.

Then said they unto him, Why do the disciples of John observe frequent fasts, and make prayers; but thine are eating and drinking?

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

Then he spake a parable unto them, No man putteth a patch of new cloth on an old garment; but if otherwise, both the new makes a rent, and the patch from the new is not of a piece with the old.

But new wine should be put into new bottles; then both are preserved.

how he entered into the house of God, and took the loaves of shew-bread, and did eat, and gave also to those who were with him; which it was not lawful for any to eat, but the priests alone?

But they were filled with madness, and talked earnestly to each other what they could do to Jesus.

But wo unto you who are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you;

But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the wicked.

And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? will they not both fall into the pit?

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

But why beholdest thou the mote which is in thy brother's eye, but observest not the beam which is in thine own eye?

For there is no good tree which produceth fruit of a bad quality; neither doth a tree of a bad sort produce good fruit.

But he that heareth, and doth not practice, is like a man who built his house on the earth without a foundation; against which the river rushed violently, and immediately it fell; and the crash of the fall of that house was great.

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.

Therefore neither did I think myself worthy to come unto thee, but speak in a word, and my servant will be cured.

But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, they who indulge in soft raiment, and delicate food, are in king's palaces.

But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

For I tell you, of those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.

But the Pharisees and teachers of the law rejected the counsel of God towards themselves, not being baptised by him.

But having nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most?

So turning to the woman, he said to Simon, Thou seest this woman? I came into thine house, even water for my feet thou gavest not; but she hath washed my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

One kiss hast thou not given me, but she from the time she hath come in, hath not ceased tenderly to kiss my feet.

My head with oil thou hast not anointed; but she hath anointed my feet with odoriferous balm.

For which cause, I tell thee, her many sins are forgiven, for she hath loved much: but to whom a little is forgiven, he loveth little.

But he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

And 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 perceive, and hearing may not comprehend.

But that on the good ground are they who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and bring forth fruit with patience.

No man lighting a lamp hides it with a cover, or putteth it under a bed, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light.

And as he landed, there met him a certain man from the city, who had devils for a long while, and kept no clothes on him, and never abode in a house, but in the tombs.

But when he saw Jesus, roaring out, he fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God Most High? I pray thee, torment me not.

But when those who fed them saw what was done they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country places.

And the man out of whom the devils had gone, besought him to be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,

And entering into the house, he suffered no person to come in, but Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the child.

Now all were weeping and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep.

And he put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid, arise!

And her parents were struck with amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done.

And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

But when the multitudes knew it, they followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure.

And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering said, The Messiah of God.

saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day rise again.

For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall preserve it.

But Peter and they who were with him were weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory, and the two men who were standing with them.

But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,

for the Son of man came not to destroy men's lives, but to preserve them. And he proceeded to another village.

And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

And he said to another, Follow me. And he said, Lord, permit me first to return home, and put my father in his grave.

And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God.

Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave first to bid adieu to those at my house.

But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.

He said therefore unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers few: pray ye therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he would send out labourers into his harvest.

And if the Son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it; but if not, it shall return back to you again.

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

Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are made subject to you; but rejoice rather, that your names are inscribed in the heavens.

All things are given up to me by my Father: and no man knoweth who is the Son, but the Father; and who is the Father, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son is pleased to reveal him.

But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him, was moved with compassion,

But Martha was hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to him, she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister hath left me to make the whole provision by myself? bid her therefore to assist me.

But Jesus answering said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and disturbing thyself about many things.

But of one thing there is need: and Mary hath made her election of that good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.

and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one who is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation; but deliver us from the wicked one.

And he from within answering, shall say, Give me no farther trouble: my door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed; I am unable to rise and give thee.

But some of them said, He casteth out devils by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

But others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house against a house, falleth.

But if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.

But if with the finger of God I cast out devils, then, verily the kingdom of God is come unto you.

But when a stronger person than he coming, vanquisheth him, he takes away his suit of armour in which he confided, and distributes the spoils.

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and observe it.

Then the multitudes thronging around him, he began to say, This is a wicked generation: it seeketh a sign, and no sign shall be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

But no man lighting a lamp putteth it in a concealed place, or under a bushel, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light.

The lamp of the body is the eye: when therefore thine eye is clear, thy whole body will be luminous, but if it be vitiated, thy whole body will be darkened.

But the Pharisee seeing it, marvelled, that he had not washed before dinner.

Then said the Lord unto him, Now ye Pharisees make the outside of the cup and of the dish clean, but your inward parts are full of extortion and wickedness.

But give what is within them for alms; and, lo! all will be pure unto you.

But wo to you, Pharisees, because ye tithe mint, and rue, and every herb, and pass by judgment and the love of God. These ought ye to have done, and not to have omitted the other.

But I say to you my friends, Be not afraid of those who may kill the body, but after that, have nothing farther which they can do.