to the intent that thou mayest clearly know the certainty of those matters, concerning which thou hast been instructed.

And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to proclaim these glad tidings to thee.

And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and unable to speak, until that day when these things shall come to pass, because thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled at their exact time.

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb.

And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee; wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God.

And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord.

He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he might be mindful of mercy for ever;

Now Elisabeth's time was up that she should be delivered; and she brought a son.

And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her.

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

to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him,

NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered.

And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.

And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air, and keeping guard over their flock by night.

as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male child, that openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord;

And it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

And he came by the spirit into the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the child Jesus, that they might do according to what was the custom of the law concerning him;

(so shall a dart pierce through thy own soul) that the reasonings of many hearts may be laid open,

And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be occupied with my Father's affairs?

Produce then fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say in yourselves, We have a father, even Abraham; for I say unto you, That God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

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.

And he answering said to them, He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none; and he that hath provisions, let him do in like manner.

Now it came to pass, at the time when John was baptising all the people, that Jesus also was baptised, and as he prayed, the heaven was opened,

And the devil said to him, If thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it become a loaf.

and that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."

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

Now I tell you of a certainty, that there were many widows in the days of Elias, in Israel, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, so that a grievous famine was upon all the land.

And devils also went out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Messiah the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was the Messiah.

And as the day was coming on, he went forth and departed into a desert place: and the multitude sought him out, and came to him, and would have detained him that he should not leave them.

AND it came to pass, as the multitude were thronging upon him, in order to hear the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret:

And they made signals to their partners in the other vessels, that they should come to their assistance. And they came, and filled both the vessels, so that they were ready to founder.

And on a certain day it happened that he was teaching, and there were sitting Pharisees, and doctors of the law, who had come from every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord for healing them was exercised.

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 instantly he rose up before them, took up that on which he had lain, and went away to his house, giving glory to God.

AND it came to pass on the sabbath after the second day of the passover, that he was passing through the cornfields; and the disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them out in their hands.

Then said some of the Pharisees unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful on the sabbath-day?

And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and a man was there, and his right hand was shrunk.

Then the scribes and Pharisees watched him, if he would heal on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him.

Now it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray and continued all night in an oratory of God.

Blessed are ye who hunger now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh.

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for, lo! your reward is great in heaven: for after the same manner did your fathers to the prophets.

To him that smiteth thee on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who would take from thee thy cloak, withhold not thy coat also.

And give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand them not again.

And as ye would that men should do unto you, do ye also to them in like manner.

And if ye love them that love you, what thanks are due to you? for even sinners love those who love them.

And if ye lend to those, from whom ye hope to receive back again, what thanks are due to you? for sinners lend to sinners, that they may receive an equivalent.

And judge not, that ye be not judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned:

A good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, produceth what is good; and a wicked man, from the evil treasure in his heart, produceth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

he is like to a man, building a house, who digged, and sunk deep, and laid the foundation on a rock; and when there was a flood, the river rushed violently against that house, and was not of force to shake it, for it was founded on a rock.

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.

Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion dispatched towards him friends, saying to him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not deserving that thou shouldest enter beneath my roof.

And it came to pass the next day, that he went into a city called Nain; and a considerable number of his disciples went with him, and a vast multitude.

And fear fell on all, and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath looked down with mercy on his people.

And John calling two certain persons of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another?

Then the men came to him, saying, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another?

And in that very hour he cured many of diseases and acute complaints, and evil spirits; and to many blind persons he gave sight.

And Jesus addressing them, said, Go, tell John what things ye have seen and heard: that the blind recover sight, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached unto them.

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.

And, behold, a certain woman in the city, who was a notorious offender, when she knew that Jesus was sitting at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster vessel of odoriferous balm,

And when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said within himself, If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of a woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a notorious sinner.

AND it came to pass afterwards, that he went through every city and village, preaching and publishing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God, and the twelve with him.

And some fell on good ground, and shooting up, produced fruit an hundred fold. So saying, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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.

They by the road side, are such as hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh the word from their heart, that they should not be saved in believing.

And that which fell among thorns, are they having heard, and going away, are choked by the cares, and wealth, and pleasures of life, and bring forth no perfect fruit.

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 it came to pass on one of the days, that he went himself into a ship, and his disciples, and said unto them, Let us pass over to the farther side of the lake. And they set fail.

And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they feared and were astonished, saying one to another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey him.

And he besought him that he would not order them to go into the abyss.

Now a herd of many swine was there feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them.

Then said Jesus, Some person hath touched me, for I know that miraculous power is gone out from me.

And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead.

And whosoever shall not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the dust from your feet, for a testimony against them.

Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him; and he was in much distraction of mind, because it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead:

and of some that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the ancient prophets was risen again.

Now the day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about, they may lodge and find provision; for here we are in a desert place.

And it came to pass, as he had been praying in retirement, his disciples were with him, and he asked them, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

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.

And strictly charging them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this:

And it was about eight days after these discourses, that taking Peter, and John, and James, he went up into a mountain to pray.

And it came to pass, as he was at prayer, that the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment white and refulgent.

And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well that we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said.

And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not.

And they understood not that declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.

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

And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us, is for us.

And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he should be received up [to glory], that he resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem;

And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just as Elias did?

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 heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Even the dust of your city, which sticks to us, we shake off against you: nevertheless this know, that the kingdom of God is come near to you.

Now I tell you, that it shall be more tolerable for Sodom in that day, than for that city.

He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth Him that sent me.

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