so that you might know the certainty of those things in which you have been instructed.

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall neither drink wine nor strong drink. And he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

And the people waited for Zacharias and marveled that he stayed so long in the temple.

So the Lord has dealt with me in the days in which He looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.

And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what kind of greeting this might be.

And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and were calling it Zacharias, after his father's name.

And it happened as the angels departed from them into Heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Indeed, let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing which has happened, which the Lord made known to us.

And it happened to him, being instructed by the Holy Spirit, he was not to see death before he would see the Christ of the Lord.

(yea, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also), so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

But they, supposing Him to have been in the company, went a day's journey. And they looked for Him among the kinsfolk and acquaintances.

And seeing Him, they were amazed. And His mother said to Him, Child, why have you done so to us? Behold, your father and I have looked for you, greatly distressed.

And He said to them, Why did you look for Me? Do you not know that I must be about My Father's business?

And all flesh shall see the salvation of God."

Therefore bring forth fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father. For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

But Herod the tetrarch (being reproved by him on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done)

And He began to say to them, Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your ears.

And all bore witness to Him and wondered at the gracious words which came out of His mouth. And they said, Is this not Joseph's son?

And He said to them, You will surely say this proverb to Me, Physician, heal yourself. Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in your native-place.

And He said, Truly I say to you, No prophet is accepted in his native-place.

And rising up from the synagogue, He entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was being seized with a great fever. And they asked Him for her.

And He saw two boats standing by the lake. But the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

And He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, He asked him to thrust out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the people out of the boat.

And they signaled the partners, those in the other boat, to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they were sinking.

and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Do not fear, from now on you will be taking men alive.

Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk?

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins, He said to the paralytic, I say to you, Arise, and take up your cot and go to your house.

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, We saw wonderful things today.

And after these things He went out and saw a tax-collector named Levi, sitting at the tax-office. And He said to him, Follow Me.

And they said to Him, Why do John's disciples fast often and make prayers, and also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him to see if He would heal on the sabbath day, so that they might find an accusation against Him.

And looking around on them all, He said to the man, Stretch out your hand! And he did so. And his hand was restored whole like the other.

And coming down with them, He stood on a level place. And a crowd of His disciples, and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon (who came to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases) were there;

Rejoice in that day and leap for joy. For behold, your reward is great in Heaven. For so their fathers did according to these things to the prophets.

Woe to you when all men shall speak well of you! For so their fathers did to the false prophets.

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

And why do you look at the splinter that is in your brother's eye, but do not see the beam that is in your own eye?

Or how can you say to your brother, Brother, let me pull out the splinter in your eye, when you yourself do not see the beam that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First cast out the beam out of your own eye, and then you shall see clearly to pull out the splinter that is in your brother's eye.

And why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?

Therefore neither did I think myself worthy to come to You; but say a word, and my servant will be healed.

For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers. And I say to one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it.

And hearing these things, Jesus marveled at him. And turning to the crowd following Him, He said, I say to you, I have not found such faith, no, not in Israel.

And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, Do not weep.

And He came and touched the bier. And the ones who bore him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say to you, Arise!

And answering, Jesus said to them, Go and tell John what you have seen and heard; that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the gospel is proclaimed to the poor.

And when the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the people concerning John. What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

But what did you go out to see? A man clothed with soft clothing? Behold, those in splendid clothing and being in luxury are in kings' palaces.

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

For I say to you, Among those who are born of woman there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist. But he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, He has a demon.

The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, Behold a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of tax-collectors and sinners!

And one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And going into the Pharisee's house, He reclined.

And behold, a woman, a sinner in the city, knowing that He reclined in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster vial of ointment.

And answering, Jesus said to him, Simon, I have something to say to you. And he said, Teacher, speak.

And they having nothing to pay, he freely forgave both. Then which of them do you say will love him most?

And He turned to the woman and said to Simon, Do you see this woman? I entered into your house, yet you gave Me no water for My feet. But she has washed My feet with tears, and has wiped them with the hair of her head.

Therefore I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, he loves little.

And those reclining with Him began to say within themselves, Who is this who even forgives sins?

and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered to Him of their possessions.

A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, the one fell by the roadside and was trampled; and the birds of the air devoured it.

And He said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God. But to others I speak in parables, so that seeing they might not see and hearing they might not understand.

And no one lighting a lamp covers it with a vessel or puts it under a couch; but he sets it on a lampstand so that those who enter in may see the light.

And it was told to Him by some, who said, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside desiring to see You.

And it happened on a certain day that He went into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they put out to sea.

And they went out to see what had been done. And they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had departed sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.

Also those who saw it told them how the demon-possessed one was healed.

And Jesus said, Who touched Me? And all having denied, Peter and those with Him said, Master, the crowd presses and jostles You, and You say, Who touched Me?

And Herod said, John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see Him.

But the day began to wear away, and coming up the Twelve said to Him, Send the crowd away so that they may go into the villages and farms all around, and lodge, and get food. For we are here in a deserted place.

And they did so, and made them all recline.

And it happened as He was alone praying, the disciples were with Him. And He asked them, saying, Whom do the crowds say that I am?

Answering, they said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah, and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.

He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Answering, Peter said, The Christ of God.

For whoever shall be ashamed of Me and of My Words, the Son of Man shall be ashamed of him when He shall come in His own and in His Father's glory, and that of the holy angels.

But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God.

But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep. But fully awakening, they saw His glory, and the two men who stood with Him.

But they did not understand this, and it was hidden from them so that they did not perceive it. And they feared to ask Him of this word.

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in Your name. And we prevented him, because he does not follow us.

For the Son of Man has not come to destroy men's lives, but to save. And they went to another village.

And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace to this house.

And heal the sick that are in it, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come near you!

And into whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, going out into the streets say,

But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom than for that city.

And He said to them, I saw Satan fall from Heaven like lightning.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in Spirit and said, I thank You, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the sophisticated and cunning, and have revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for so it was pleasing before You.

And He turned to His disciples and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see.

For I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen them, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard them.

And He said to them, When you pray, say: Our Father, who is in Heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, as in Heaven, so also on the earth.

And He said to them, which of you shall have a friend and shall go to him at midnight and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves,

And he answering from inside may say, Do not trouble me. The door is now shut and my children are in bed with me. I cannot rise and give to you.

I say to you, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will arise and give him as many as he needs.

And I say to you, Ask and it shall be given you. Seek and you shall find. Knock and it shall be opened to you.

If Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons through Beelzebub.

But the crowds pressing on Him, He began to say, This is an evil generation. It seeks a sign, and no sign will be given to it, except the sign of Jonah the prophet.

For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also shall the Son of Man be to this generation.

No one, when he has lighted a lamp, puts it in a secret place, or under a grain-measure, but on a lampstand, so that they who come in may see the light.

And when the Pharisee saw it, he was amazed that He had not first washed before dinner.

And one of the lawyers answered and said to Him, Master, you reproach us also when you say this.

so that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;

from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the temple. Truly I say to you, It shall be required of this generation.