There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zachariah, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

And they said unto her, There is none of your kindred that is called by this name.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

And in the synagogue there was a man, who had a spirit of an unclean demon, and cried out with a loud voice,

But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

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

And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went power out of him, and healed them all.

Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and many people of the city were with her.

And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is risen up among us; and, God has visited his people.

For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

There was a certain creditor who had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filling up with water, and were in jeopardy.

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Teacher, Teacher, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

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.

And there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would allow them to enter into them. And he allowed them.

And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:

While he yet spoke, there came one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, your daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

And whatsoever house you enter into, there abide, and from there depart.

And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

But I tell you a truth, there be some standing here, who shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

And, behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah:

While he thus spoke, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Then there arose a reasoning among them, as to which of them should be greatest.

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Then he goes, and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

In the meantime, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, so much that they tread one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I store all my crops and my goods.

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

For from now on there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

And he said also to the people, When you see a cloud rise out of the west, immediately you say, There comes a shower; and so it is.

And when you see the south wind blow, you say, There will be heat; and it comes to pass.

I tell you, you shall not depart from there, till you have paid the very last penny.

There were present at that time some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

And, behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no way lift herself up.

And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get out, and depart from here: for Herod will kill you.

And, behold, there was a certain man before him who had dropsy.

And the servant said, Lord, it is done as you have commanded, and yet there is room.

And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.

And not many days later the younger son gathered everything together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

And when he had spent everything, there arose a great famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day:

And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores,

And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they who would pass from here to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from there.

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

And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

There was not found one that returned to give glory to God, except this stranger.

Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.

And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.

I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wherever the body is, there will the vultures be gathered together.

Saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, neither regarded man:

And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that has left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,

And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, who was the chief among the tax collectors, and he was rich.

Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, who deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

There were therefore seven brothers: and the first took a wife, and died without children.

And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in there two mites.

As for these things which you behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

And they asked him, saying, Teacher, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

And great earthquakes shall be in various places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

But there shall not a hair of your head perish.

But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that nurse children, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

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 he shall show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, who also bewailed and lamented him.

And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.

And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a member of the council and he was a good man, and just:

And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Are you a stranger in Jerusalem, and have not known the things which have come to pass there in these days?